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Setting up your company boardroom is about more than just selecting impressive furniture; you need to consider the space itself too if you want it to be fully functional. Here are some tips from our design team. Walkways:  Entry paths need to be a certain width to ensure comfort for people sitting at a boardroom table as well as those moving past them. This means ensuring that there is an unobstructed walkway of 36 inches at a minimum between the table and wall. Where there is seating, this should be extended to 42 inches to ensure that people can be comfortably seated while still allowing others to move past. Table shape and size:  Your boardroom table is the focus of this space, so it’s essential that it is the right proportion and shape for the space. Too big and everyone will be cramped, too small and there won’t be enough space to seat everyone. The shape influences how many people can be seated at the table at one time. Rectangular, boat or square tables prov...

Nature and plant life are often a focus of modern office design and it’s not hard to see why. Studies have shown that connecting employees with nature in the workplace results in reduced stress, increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, cleaner air, and a more attractive, creative and quieter office space. Not all plants can thrive in an office environment, however, so it’s important to choose the right plants for your space. Here’s a quick guide from our team of modern boardroom and  contemporary office furniture specialists. Make These Plants Work with Your Contemporary Office Furniture  The Peace Lilly:  Part of the Araceae family, the Peace Lilly is low maintenance with pretty white flowers that last for ages. They come in a variety of sizes, so they can work as desk or floor plants and although it’s a tropical plant, it loves the shade. One of its most notable qualities is that NASA put it on their list of Top Ten Household Air Cleaning Plants. Sansevie...

Boardrooms are one of the most important areas of your office space, at the top of the office furniture hierarchy. This is because it holds important functions for both your executive team and employees, as well as clients, shareholders and committees. As such, it has to not only embody the focus and culture of your business, but also provide a high level of functionality – and achieving this means buying the right  modern boardroom furniture . Here’s a quick, useful guide. Function first through modern boardroom design  While looks are important, they come second to functionality. Boardroom furniture has come a long way from simply being the biggest and most expensive desk in the office, and clever designs now incorporate a wide range of practical functionality into this important furniture. Desks are now available in a huge range of shapes and sizes to allow for more flexible seating and use. A Boardroom table can be a single table or a composite table that can be sp...

The conference room is where the important conversations and decisions take place. As a result of this, it is a room that needs to be both impressive and functional. Ultimately, the  contemporary conference tables  in which you choose to invest need to be able to make a statement and serve an operational purpose all at once. From deciding which size best suits the space, to choosing the finest finish and the actual shape that suits your requirements, there is plenty of thought and planning that goes into buying the right office conference table. Below are some considerations to keep in mind. Things To Consider When Purchasing Contemporary Conference Tables Shape :  Did you know that choosing the shape of your modern conference table is based on a lot more than just personal preference? It is also important to think about the structure of your business in terms of its employees. If the business is more traditional in nature (with a clear hierarchy), a rectangular sha...