Sue Lambert
Building a working environment with the right office furniture is not just about covering affordability and practicality. For maximum value for your business, furniture also needs to visually set a high standard for clients and employees, and reflect your business values and aims as a whole. Here are our top tips to getting great looking furniture that is both functional for your workplace and optimal for your business needs.
Office furniture needs to be of a high quality as well as aesthetically pleasing. Check that items are as strong and durable as possible to withstand the extensive use and handling when moved around. Higher quality pieces will reduce the amount of money spent on maintenance in future.
For what purpose will your furniture serve? For a busy reception area, you may want to keep it open and spacious with furniture that will create a more relaxed atmosphere. If you have many client meetings, a large conference table and matching chairs for your boardroom will be more appropriate and look professional.
For employees regularly using furniture for normal working hours, it is essential that you invest in furniture that is safe and comfortable. For those mostly out of the office, simpler or more basic furniture may be suitable.
You may want to select different office furniture that is appropriate for management or for general staff. Those at a higher level may benefit from the investment in executive furniture, whereas those working within a team may require an expansive table for instance.
Planning thoroughly by checking specific measurements will ensure chosen office furniture will fit flawlessly into the desired areas, according to your working requirements. The layout and space of your office may also change over time, so furniture should be flexible and versatile for different situations.
Choose sturdy and long-lasting furniture that will effectively store and organise office items, whilst complementing the surrounding tables, chairs or workstations.
Office furniture will look best if it follows the style and design of the workplace in general and reflects the business as it is presented throughout the rest of the office. Keep furniture simple to fit appropriately with the walls and flooring. You could alternatively add interest to your workspace with minimalist style chairs in different colours.
Bring your budget plan with you if you visit showrooms, and always make sure you have your budget in mind to avoid overspending on certain pieces of furniture. Office furniture is one aspect of decorating your work space, though it is definitely worth investing in good furniture that will benefit your working requirements.
We specialise in the manufacture of executive wood veneer desks, storage, reception and boardroom furniture in the UK.
