Office Trend Alert: The Community Table, Decoded More and more, we as employees are emerging from office cubicles into the fresh, modern space known as the “open office.” While it might be scary to leave the comfort of your 6×6 office cubicle, there are some great benefits to working at a communal table. The Return Of The Office Communal Read More
Refresh Your Office with Pantone’s Color of the Year: Greenery Looking to refresh your office design in the New Year? Try nature’s perfect shade, Greenery. It’s just the right combination of lively and calming , which is exactly what the color brings to your mood: BALANCE. Chromology is the psychology of color, and it’s been used for many years by Read More
Is it Time To Move Your Office Space? Look For These 7 Signs Starting a new business can be a whirlwind. You may have found that getting your business off and running was easier than you thought it would be. You’ve built the company and watched it grow. Great! But with rapid growth also comes challenges. You may find that your Read More
4 Easy Ways To Say No To Annoying Distractions At Work Distractions at work are not only annoying but can affect your work productivity. Have you ever have one of those days where despite your best efforts, your mind refuses to focus? Well, focus on work that is. Rather, you find yourself focusing on all of the distractions in your work environment. Just Read More
6 Affordable Office Changes That Improve Employee Wellbeing and Productivity Sitting in one spot for too long is dangerous to your health. Researchers have identified the workplace as one of the primary environments for sedentary behavior. In a typical workweek, Americans spend an average of five hours and forty-one minutes per day sitting at an office desk. Research shows that even small bouts of Read More
14 Reasons Why Your New Years Resolution Should Include An Office Redesign Good office design doesn’t just create a first impression for visitors; it can also affect employee morale and productivity. So, how do you determine what makes a good office design? The answer to that question depends on the type of industry and type of work completed. For instance, an engineering firm will Read More
Key People Required For Your Next Office Relocation Office relocation can be beneficial but if not planned and executed properly, it can also prove to be disruptive and costly. It makes sense to plan ahead and make sure you have key people involved to help guide you through the process. The risks of getting it wrong can be catastrophic for Read More
Why You Need A Project Manager For Your Next Office Design Congratulations! You’ve received your approved budget for office renovation. It’s a big project, with a deadline and all eyes are on you to make it happen. Now what do you do? First, you’ll meet with your project team. Then, hire a contractor. Finally, you’ll decide on vendors for your office Read More
8 Questions To Ask Before Your Next Office Design Time for an office makeover? As any office manager can tell you, designing the next office space without the help of a professional is challenging. Browsing endless pages of online products can raise more questions than provide answers. Not to mention navigating the myriad of styles, color choices and accessories can leave your Read More
9 Easy Office Cubicle Decorating Tips for Autumn Autumn is a season of warmth and reflection. You can bring that autumn feeling to your coworkers and clients with a few simple changes to your office cubicle decor. In fact, studies have shown that when employees decorate their office cubicles it increases productivity, socialization and networking. So jump right in and Read More
Design Your Next Office Space With Employee Comfort And Convenience In Mind One of the most important predictors of productivity in the office environment is the environment itself. A well-designed office space has a direct relation to the work output of your employees. Since the office is such a vibrant place, it pays to ensure that its design works for your employees. Read More
Office Design Influences Employee Happiness Many office managers have already discovered the link between office design and the happiness of employees. In turn, businesses have found that workplace happiness ties directly to worker retention. It’s a no brainer, right? With people spending one-third or more of their lives at work, the atmosphere of one’s workspace influences employee happiness and productivity, not only Read More
A True Story About How To Overcome Working In An Open Office About a year ago our company decided to change up the office design. I had to transition from the safety of my glorious office cubicle to an open office plan. It was a stressful change. I went from fabric-covered walls that gave me a sense of privacy to sitting Read More
4 Things To Consider When Purchasing Small Business Office Furniture If you’re just starting your business, planning your office space can be a little bit overwhelming. It CAN be a simple enough task if you stick to your list of essentials. It’s important to narrow down your office furniture to what you really need to start off with. Good planning will Read More
San Antonio Office Cubicles Aid In Employee Satisfaction The office layout that you choose for your San Antonio business has everything to do with your long-term success. Choose correctly and it can boost productivity. But choose incorrectly and it can be detrimental to office morale and your bottom line. Many San Antonio companies traded in office cubicles for open offices, but this Read More
Austin Office Cubicles Are Still As Popular As Ever A roll of the eyes usually follows the words “office cubicle”. You can thank Dilbert comics for its sullied reputation for being a gray box resembling a cage or a prison. But don’t blame the office cubicle. It remains one of the most cost effective ways to use space and over time Read More
Redesign Your Office Space With Movable Modular Walls The redesign of your office space can be fast, easy and affordable with flexible modular wall systems. Highly functional partitions can serve as office walls to address the backlash of noisy open office spaces. The sound absorbing custom panels can move to conform to any space. Modular office partition walls are inexpensive compared to Read More
The Contemporary Low Wall Office Cubicle Is Gaining Popularity Modern office cubicles are the future. Mention the words “office cubicle” and an image of a lifeless gray fabric square box pops into your head. Fortunately, today’s office cubicle is anything but lifeless and gray. Today, the contemporary low wall office cubicle is highly sought after. In fact, it’s becoming one Read More
Natural Light Makes Workers More Productive And Creative Have you ever noticed how your body can mimic the lighting in your office? It’s not referred to as “mood lighting” for nothing. A dimly lit room is not inspiring. It doesn’t make workers energetic, instead it makes them want to relax. You might as well tell your staff to return home because not a Read More
Office Space to Classrooms – Open, Unassigned Seating Is Here To Stay Last week my husband and I attended our son’s elementary school “Meet the Teacher” night. Since my job focuses on office design and office furniture in Houston, I was amazed at the parallels between today’s classroom and today’s office space. Both are trending towards the same thing – Read More
