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.
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
Read our guide to office desks >>
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
Read our guide to office chairs >>
Help divide up open-plan spaces with screen and partitions
to give more privacy where needed or help designate different
areas for teams.
Read our guide to office screens >>
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.
Read our guide to office storage >>
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.
Read our guide to reception 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.
Read our guide to boardroom furniture >>