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It’s best to take great care when choosing your office furniture. As often you are what people judge you to be, worn and outmoded tables or chairs give a bad impression, both
of the quality of your products and your service. It must also be practical, supporting your
business and making life easier and comfortable for staff. Plus the fact that we need to be
cost-conscious makes it wise to buy office furniture that will last, avoiding repair or costly
repurchases. So how do you do this?
Identi - kit offices are bland, boring and instantly forgettable. The best way to ensure your office isn't described in this way is to go bespoke. Make sure those unusual spaces and corners are fully utilised with a range of furniture that is measured and made precisely for the shape of your office space.
Most people will prefer a high quality product if given a choice, but when making a purchase, the cost price can often be the only consideration that matters. The ideal option is to make an assessment of the cost in relation to use and work out whether replacing furniture in the short term really would make the cheap option cheapest overall. Quality products last longer and this needs to be factored in.
A good quality office furniture company will have had lots of experience and customer feedback and will know what works well along with what doesn't. It makes sense to use this type of company. Build up a dialogue about your needs and requirements and use the professionals to then guide you on your furniture journey.
The materials used to produce your furniture do matter. It isn't just about quality but about safety and durability. Much office furniture makes use of a popular material called laminate. This man made product is not wood - based, but mostly a plastic material printed to look like wood. Whilst it is commonly used in furniture production it does not provide the same finish or robustness as a quality wood veneer. A wood veneer provides extra stability and therefore durability to a wood product whilst providing more scope for decorative finishes.