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Even the best-designed office space will become dated and tired over time, and changing it is all about keeping your brand current and relevant. If you aren’t moving to a new location, then your main options are to reconfigure your space, redesign your office or remodel. Here’s how each option measures up, from our  contemporary office furniture  specialists. Option #1 – The Office Reconfiguration This is the most budget-friendly and simplest way to refresh your office space, as it generally involves replacing worn out office furniture, changing your layout, and repurposing existing pieces. It’s the best option for offices where everything is in fairly good condition and only a few changes are needed to bring out the best in the space. It’s more about replacing items that are nearing the end of their lifespan or are damaged and trying out new layouts to improve workflow than it is about transforming the look of the office completely. With just a couple of affordabl...

In today’s working world of flexibility, agility, and competition, it’s more important than ever for office spaces to actively support employee productivity and performance – and resimercial design is the key to achieving this. Here’s some insight into creating an office space that feels like home and performs like a powerhouse, from NJ specialists in contemporary office interiors . Understanding the Appeal and Benefits of Resimercial Design  If you’re considering implementing a new office design for your organization, it’s important to understand the fundamental appeal and benefits of resimercial design in order to get it right. Firstly, resimercial design is about winning back remote workers. For a long time now, working from home or coffee shops, as well as other spaces, has been very appealing to companies looking to save money and give employees attractive benefits. But, that seems to be changing. Even big companies – like IBM who pioneered the work-from-hom...

NeoCon is one of the top exhibitions for the commercial design industry, showcasing the latest design trends and innovations in contemporary office furniture as well as workspace design itself. Here are 5 of the  biggest contemporary office furniture ideas  and trends from NeoCon 2019 to inspire your office remodel! Lighting:  Gone are the days when ugly, harsh fluorescent lighting was seen as acceptable in the workplace. Now it’s time for lighting to really make a high-impact design statement. Easy on the eyes, the office lighting that was on show was bold and artistic as well as functional, customizable, and energy-efficient. Obviously, a great way to lend a wow-factor to your brand. From dramatic pendants to wireless charging lamps and daylight bulbs, the biggest trend in lighting was creating access to ambient, customizable lighting options for individuals. Scandinavian Style:  The office’s love affair with Scandinavian-style furniture shows...

Engaged employees are your company’s best employees! They’re enthusiastic, involved, and committed to your organizational goals. They’re also very rare.  According to Gallup , 70% of workers aren’t engaged in the workplace, with 16% being actively disengaged. This not only results in poor performance, but also low productivity and a lack of innovation. Fortunately, there’s a lot that organizations can do to turn this around – including transforming your office design. Here’s some insight from our contemporary  office furniture  team. An Open, Accessible and Flexible Layout  Very few roles in an organization consist of one task that is repeated each day. For the most part, employees (and especially the employees your organization relies on the most) have a wide variety of tasks and goals to accomplish through their week or even their day. As a result, they need an environment that offers different spaces for different tasks in order to get the optimal leve...

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...

It’s a well-known fact that the layout of your office space has a significant effect on productivity by optimizing workflow and ensuring employees enjoy their environment. Here are some tips to help you make this happen if you’re planning a remodel, from our  contemporary office furniture team . Who is your team made up of?  Take a look at the people and teams who make up your organization and consider their needs. Are there departments who would prefer a more collaborative environment? Departments who often work closely together? Or teams who require a level of privacy? This will help you place your departments and teams in a way that benefits them most. Shop around for different furniture options:  Don’t settle for reusing furniture that doesn’t fit your space or brand, or simply going with an option you always use. Instead, visit different suppliers and talk about the needs of your team members and brand. Contemporary office furniture is far more diverse, custo...

Contemporary office interiors and design  is not just about creating a pleasant work environment, it’s about adding functionality that’s specific to your company’s vision, operations and day-to-day needs. For the financial services industry, where attracting and keeping top industry talent is a must and tech is a driving force in the sector, office design can play a significant role in achieving broader company goals. Collaboration, Concentration and Contemplation  Rather than focusing on the needs of a single type of employee, office designs for the financial services industry need to create multiple spaces that meet many different needs. This means creating spaces where collaboration can take place (working on a new project, holding meetings or brainstorming sessions, etc.), quiet areas where employees can focus without interruption and contemplate on their work tasks, and areas that are designed around a single task, like a programming department. Office Design t...

Co-working spaces are big business all over the USA and the world, with dedicated co-working spaced growing from zero to 11,000 in just ten years – and set to increase by another 15,000 by 2020. With the industry picking up speed, it’s vital for designers to create the most effective spaces out there in order to maintain that competitive edge. Here are some great tips on designing the best co-working spaces, from our  contemporary office furniture specialists. Reflect how the workplace is changing:  Co-working spaces started as cheap alternatives to traditional offices during the economic crunch – a space where freelancers and independent contractors could meet and work without breaking the bank. Now, these spaces are growing in popularity with salaried employees for businesses seeking an affordable solution to workplace space shortages. Keeping this in mind can help you design for – and help you attract – big business clients like KPMG and GE who favor this option. F...

As  contemporary office furniture specialists `, we know that eco-friendly design has become a significant part of the modern workplace, from energy-efficiency and office furniture right to the very architecture and construction process of the buildings themselves. Recently, Bloomberg has revealed its new European Headquarters – known as The Edge – and is setting the standard for sustainable workplaces of the future. Designed by renowned architect Norman Foster, the building offers a massive 1.1 million square feet of office space, including three public plazas, a transportation entrance to the Bank tube station, and a dining arcade featuring bars and restaurants. What makes this building such a landmark for environmental sustainability?  Throughout the design and building process, low carbon, energy, water and resource intensity goals were kept at a priority level. Some features that demonstrate this conscientious approach include: Integrated lighting panels i...