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Adaptable Workspaces
/in Benching Systems, Collaborative Desks, Coworking, Mobile Office Furniture /by Office Furniture NOW!The absolute certainty in life and worklife is change. Finding inventive ways to adapt to the demands of the evolving workspace starts with a flexible design. Setting a foundation for the adaptable workspace will give your office an edge and allow you to continue evolving along with your team. Designing ahead of the change will give […]
WATER COOLER CHAT: Engaging The Five Senses
/in Case Studies, Chairs & Seating, Color, Office Design, Steelcase, Trends /by Office Furniture NOW!Engaging the five senses—sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch—that humans perceive the world can elevate your office design for productivity. Even the best employers, providing the best workplace solutions—ergonomic seating, height-adjustable tables, views to the outdoors, multiple break rooms—may be missing something huge. What about the color of the walls? The smells in the office? The texture of […]
2017 Design Trends
/in Branding, Color, Meeting Spaces, Office Design, Trends, Uncategorized /by Office Furniture NOW!Your office design should get a refresh every once in a while. A new year is the perfect time to take a look at the current trends and see what might fit your needs. Branded environments, color, natural elements, flexible design options, and even pet-friendly offices are making an appearance this year. Here are some trends to watch:
Evolutionary Workspaces That Transcend Generations
/in Acoustical Privacy, Collaborative Office Furniture, Conference Room Furniture, Cubicles, Generational Preferences, Knoll, Meeting Spaces, Office Furniture Trends, Space Planning/Design /by Office Furniture NOW!Office design is a multi-faceted endeavor. Not only is it beholden to the current trends in hospitality/home design, consumer behavior, well-being, and technology, it is bound to the work culture present at any given time within the office. This information drives the product design process that ultimately redefines how you work. As workspace generations constantly evolve and change over […]
WATER COOLER CHAT: Lessening Your Footprint With Refurbished Furniture
/in Case Studies, Chairs, Chairs & Seating /by Office Furniture NOW!It sounds complicated, but refurbished furniture can make a difference as a consumer and a company with your buying power. Office Furniture NOW! has been reducing the amount of solid waste – including hazardous waste – that has been going to the landfill for years by selling refurbished office furniture. The office furniture business is […]
Office Outside The Box
/in Office Design, Uncategorized /by Office Furniture NOW!Sitting behind a desk in an office has long been the definition of work. But office design is constantly trying to keep up with a mobile workforce that demands collaboration and flexibility anywhere they happen to call the office. Coworking spaces fostered the development of the open plan office and ergonomics demanded environmentally friendly materials […]
WATER COOLER CHAT: Some Insights on Shifting Workforce, Shifting Expectations
/in Austin, Office Design, Office Furniture /by Office Furniture NOW!As we create new workplaces to support organizational goals, those workplaces must do their part to attract and retain top talent and enable team performance. Much has been written about what the newest members of the workforce want and how to design for them. This shifting workforce is driving the change of expectation across the […]
Island Time: Finding the Balance of Connection When You Work Alone
/in Collaborative Office Furniture, Coworking /by Office Furniture NOW!When you are starting up a new venture, the thrill is huge! Embarking on the journey, setting your own hours, working from home and being flexible in your schedule is the lure of any startup. If you have passion for a new idea or product, the adrenaline is high, the motivation is high and the […]
WATER COOLER CHAT: Design Inspiration From A Branding Client
/in Case Studies, Office Design, Office Furniture /by Office Furniture NOW!Foote, Cone & Belding is a New York branding agency that guides the corporate images of companies like Diet Coke, John Deere, and Samsung Electronics understands that the strongest brands need to permeate every aspect of a corporation. While views and references to the city were key elements in the plans to renovate three floors […]
Agile Work Environments Balance Your Day
/in Collaborative Office Furniture, Meeting Spaces, Office Design, Trends /by Office Furniture NOW!Agile work environments balance your day. The genesis of agile working is doing more with less. It is defined as bringing well-matched people, processes, connectivity, technology, time and place together in the most appropriate way to achieve a particular task or goal. It is working smarter, not harder to achieve the highest potential.