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We live in an age where everything is changing and becoming more innovative and advanced every day, and  corporate office furniture  is no different. Here, our team takes a look at traditional and modern office furniture, and the pros and cons of each of them. Traditional Office Furniture  Traditional office furniture generally includes styles and materials from earlier in the 19 th century. Typically, you’ll see a lot of dark wood furniture that has been polished, carved or embellished with leather, and it’s usually fairly big, heavy pieces. The benefits of traditional office furniture include their durability, luxurious quality and association with wealth, success and history. If you source old traditional office furniture, you’re also upcycling, which is great for the environment. It does have its cons though. Big, bulky items often don’t fit into our current office spaces and may look old-fashioned or intimidating to younger clients. It’s often also very ...

Good lighting is a critical component in  workplace design , affecting the wellness and productivity of your employees and preventing headaches, eyestrain, fatigue and even depression. Here are some tips from our team on how to perfectly light your office. Optimize your natural lighting:  Sunlight is easy on our eyes, supports our natural rhythms, and it’s free, so it’s a great starting point for this component of your office remodel. See where you have the best natural light and how you can use it to its full benefit, creating an inviting reception area or positioning a high-density workstation in that area. You can also increase natural light penetration into your office space by installing architectural office walls made of glass. Say goodbye to fluorescent lighting: These are the bane of many office spaces, and not just because of the harsh quality light they produce. Studies have linked fluorescent lighting to melatonin and cortisol suppression, as well as Season...

The breakroom is an important part of any office design – a space where employees can relax, have lunch or chat during the workday. For many offices, finding enough space for a functional breakroom can be a challenge, but even a small breakroom can be a fantastic space! Here are some tips from our  contemporary office furniture team . Finding the right tables and chairs: Small chairs and tables are absolutely the way to go in a small breakroom, as large furniture will just make the space feel cramped. Round freestanding tables usually make the best fit, as you can fit more people around them and offer more eating space than other shape tables. If you encourage your employees to be flexible with their lunch hour, then you won’t need a chair and eating space for each person. Another good idea is to have a narrow bench built along a wall or corner to offer flexible seating that’s out of the flow of traffic. How to decorate a small breakroom: Light, neutral colors will make th...

Buying new desks for the office isn’t as simple as it sounds! There are so many great options out there, from sit stand desks and  adjustable height desks  to desks in every modern and classic style you can imagine. Currently, one of the most popular desk options is a standing desk. Here are some of the benefits of this style of desk, so you can make an informed choice for your workplace. They’re calorie-burners:  We all know that sitting at a desk for hours each day is simply not good for our waistlines or our health. Standing desks help add variety and physical exercise to the workday, and users will burn more calories at a standing desk than a traditional one. They improve circulation: Being more active has another benefit – your circulation improves too! Getting your blood flowing is good for your health, helping to lower risks of blood clots and improving oxygen flow through your body. This has long-term wellness benefits too, helping reduce risks of heart d...