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After great consideration, the time has finally come for an office renovation. There is big excitement in the air and you can’t wait to start working in your new office space. But the excitement is soon short-lived as you realize you’re going to have to work with noise, dust and the confusion. We’ve put together a few tips to help you manage this exciting yet frustrating time. Craft a renovation strategy. To get the best return on your investment you have to create a well thought out strategy for creating a new and improved office space. The first part of your strategy should be creating an estimated renovation budget. Add up the costs of construction, needed materials, new furniture, labor, etc., and make sure to leave some room for unexpected costs. Next, you are going to have to plan what you’ll do with employees during the renovation. Can they continue working in the construction area or do you have a vacant space you can relocate them to? Lastly, plan your office sp...

When choosing modern office chairs, design, affordability and ergonomic factors are important factors to consider – and so is the type of material. By taking the time to source contemporary office furniture that is comfortable, supportive and easy to maintain, you’ve made a significant contribution towards the overall design of your office space, your brand as a whole, and the productivity of your employees. The Benefits of Choosing the Right Chair Material Good quality materials are built to last, so your office’s new look will stay looking great for many years to come. The chair material you choose should also be stain-resistant to handle clumsy coffee mishaps or lunches, easy to clean so that you don’t have to call in professional upholstery cleaners every few weeks, and attractive to look at so that it enhances your entire office design. Popular Seating Materials for Modern Office Chairs Chair material types that are currently in high demand include: Mesh c...

Modern office design  is all about creating a space that is more welcoming, more inspiring and more productive. So, is art an effective way to achieve this? Here’s what our team of contemporary office furniture specialists have to say. Art is an Untapped Source of Office Wellness  Numerous studies have shown that while modern office chairs, flexible hot-desking and even plant life have become a focus for creating wellness in the office, art is one area that has been largely ignored. According to a study by Leesman, an organization dedicated to evaluating how workplaces support and affect employee and organizational performance, 80% of office workers say they feel apathy or even hate for the current artwork in their workplace. Many office design companies as well as the organizations themselves treat office art as simple background decoration that’s not worth the effort to include in their wellness remodel – but this is a very incorrect attitude, and here’s why: F...

Many employees who spend six or more hours sitting at a desk through their workday suffer from health and comfort issues that can be directly related to their desk chair, especially if they are taller or bigger people. Fixed height chairs make sitting an awkward activity for anyone who isn’t lucky enough to fit into those exact manufacturing specifications, which can result in back, shoulder and neck pain. How do ergonomic chairs work? Ergonomic chairs are simply chairs that can be adjusted to fit almost anyone, and that provide support to your body in the sitting position. With such a simple solution to such a serious problem, there’s no reason why anyone should be working in discomfort. Good ergonomic chairs allow the user to: Adjust seat heights Have a generous range limit for seat height Adjust the vertical and frontward/backward positioning of the back rest Sit comfortably in the correct seat depth Have a stable seating position – a five-point base is recommended ...

Your office space is home to your employees for 9 or more hours a day, it’s the first impression clients get of your company and it plays a key role in workflow and productivity. So, could your office benefit from remodeling? Here are some signs to look for. Your business has grown or changed: As your business changes to meet industry challenges or takes on new opportunities for growth, so your office needs to change to effectively meet these demands. You may need to hold meetings with clients where previously you could go to them or meet in another location. You may need more desks to handle the increase in employees and your space is getting cramped. Visible wear-and-tear: Your office space is part of your brand, and out-of-date, worn furniture simply makes your brand and company look shabby. While office furniture and fittings are built to be robust, they face very heavy use and traffic on a daily basis, and chairs, carpeting, desks and soft furnishings can start to show st...

10 Modern Office Chairs That Don’t Break The Bank You may lust after a Herman Miller office chair, but honestly, you’re paying a premium for the brand name. Yes, the Miller chairs are great. Unbelievably, there  are   modern office chairs  that are on par or better. Seating comfort is subjective. Whether you have back issues or prefer certain features to others make a difference in what will feel most comfortable to you. Our experts volunteered to spend some time sitting on their … seats … to come up with a list of  comfortable office chairs  just for you. In no particular order – because as we said, seating is subjective – here is our list. 1.  Mimeo by Allsteel  is designed for open, multifunctional office workplaces. The design is contemporary with personalized comfort via its unique IntelliForm technology. The scale is perfect for movement into multiple office spaces. 2.  Acuity by Allsteel  is the ultimate  ergonomic c...