Office Furniture Guide
Your guide to the maze of office furniture, office chairs and office desks.

How to Buy the Right Office Furniture

Every business needs office furniture to complete their workspace and we all know it’s not cheap. Making intelligent decisions about where to purchase your furniture is essential if you are going to get best value for money – and value for money doesn’t always mean the lowest price.

Space-plan your office carefully to make sure you can fit everything in before you begin. Choose an office furniture supplier who provided detailed dimensions to make this process easier, or if you have a larger office you might find a supplier who is will to take on the whole space planning operation on your behalf. Try this free online space planning tool.

Consider the ergonomics of the workspace. Firstly you must choose furniture that is fit for purpose; if people are sitting at their desks all day they need chairs that are adjustable to meet their exact body type. The ergonomics of the space plan are important too. Make sure the printer is in a place where the people who need it most can easily reach it, or consider buying an additional printer. Plan the traffic so bottle necks can be eliminated, don’t put the water cooler in a place that everyone must pass regularly.


Office Desks

Choose desks to suit individual needs. Modern offices can have a wide range of desking solutions, no longer are you restricted to a plank and four legs

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Office Chairs

Some of us spend as much time in our office chairs as we do in our own beds. Make sure the chair is comfortable for the environment it will be used in and the body type of the person sitting in it

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Office Screens

Help divide up open-plan spaces with screen and partitions to give more privacy where needed or help designate different areas for teams.

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Office Storage

Don’t let the clutter ruin your environment. Creative people work best in clear open spaces and technical people work best when their workspace is free from distractions. Provide ample storage and put it where it can be easily reached so your space remains free and clear.

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Reception Furniture

Make the right first impression when people arrive. If you’re a creative company choose designer reception furniture that communicates a strong design ethos and a successful company. If you are in the business services sector choose sturdy practical reception furniture so you don’t give the impression you are frivolous with your fees.

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Boardroom Furniture

The boardroom is a hub of creativity and important decision making both for internal affairs and closing deals. Choose designer boardroom furniture when you are client facing or f you need to create an open and inviting creative environment for your team. Make sure your chairs are comfy for those meetings that go on too long but not too comfy – you want to close that deal and go home.

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