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  While we often focus on the practical and environmental aspects of office furniture, there is no doubt that furniture design at its highest level is an art form. The folks we mention here didn’t all design office furniture, but their aesthetics have impacted the look and feel of both offices and office design for decades. Let’s take a closer look at some of the pioneers in the furniture industry and why their craft is still relevant today. Charles and Ray Eames Charles and Ray Eames are two of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century. They have contributed to the development of the modernist movement, which emphasized clean lines, simple forms, and functional design. The couple’s most famous work is the Eames Lounge Chair, which was first introduced in 1956. The chair is still in production today and is a favorite of design enthusiasts all over the world. The Eameses also designed a wide range of other furniture, including tables, chairs, and storage units. Th...

  Office professionals understand that the tone of the day begins the moment you wake up. It starts with your mindset, but it ends with the environment you are able to work in. Are you feeling frazzled when you wake up – already stressing about the tasks ahead? Or are you wondering if you’re ever going to have enough time or energy to complete that yearly client performance report? If you wake up and don’t feel ready to take on the next challenge or you feel your office environment isn’t helping you achieve what you set out to, it’s time to make a real change this New Year. With that said, our NJ office design specialists have compiled a list of new habits to adopt and different ways to implement them in your office in 2023.  Stay on Task  You may be wondering, “How is this a new workplace habit?” While it’s not necessarily new, it’s definitely worth mentioning. Think about it, how many times have you been working on one project and then lose focus and start working...

Waiting rooms are important, highly functional spaces in your office, welcoming clients, receiving deliveries, and acting as the face of your organization and brand. Here’s how to make the right impression through exceptional corporate office furniture and reception area design, from specialists in contemporary office interiors. 1. A Striking and Functional Reception Desk This should be the biggest and most eye-catching piece of furniture in your waiting room, so it’s important that it’s a high-quality statement piece that is not only functional for your staff, but easy for any guest to notice. This is because your reception desk is your first point of contact with every visitor, vendor, supplier and customer. You want people who haven’t been to your offices before to see it as soon as they walk in, and you want them to know that they have come to the right place. Your reception desk should be scaled to the size of your waiting room, it’s functionality (how many reception st...

  There are many things that affect productivity in the workplace, from office culture and leadership styles to amenities, wellness programs and reward structures. Office furniture is often overlooked when it comes to creating a productive workplace, but it too has a significant impact. Just think about it – a cheap, uninteresting and bland space is an inferior quality space that isn’t welcoming or enjoyable to use, and people within it feel inferior and unappreciated as a result. Here are some  modern office design ideas  from our contemporary office interiors team on how the right contemporary office furniture can create an inspiring, engaged and ultimately productive team. Organization and Storage Some people feel more productive as soon as they walk into a store filled with organizing goodies like files, boxes, folders, colored post-its and dividers – and we don’t blame them! A well-organized office space with sufficient, clearly marked storage for each employee h...