How To Stay On Target With A New Office Project Taking on a new office project is a big job. It requires advanced planning and coordination of a lot of moving parts. Just like an large project at work, someone has to juggle all the details. You must have a good project management strategy in place in order to make Read More
Office Expansion Advice Are you thinking about expanding your office space? Your company is growing, and that is a good sign! But if your space is feeling a little cramped, it may be time to consider gaining more square footage. Here is your office expansion advice to keep your project moving. Review Your Lease First things first, get your lease Read More
Modern Office Layout Tips When it comes to planning your next office overhaul, one of the most important things to consider is the office layout. A well thought out layout can really make or break your productivity, increase creativity, and encourage collaboration. Here are some tips to keep in mind when tackling this project. Plan Ahead We can’t emphasize this Read More
How Long Will It Take To Get My New Office Furniture? Thinking about a new office project? During the initial planning stages, it’s important to have a realistic idea of how long it will take to get your new office furniture in and installed. This is not something that can be executed at the last minute! Generally, most manufacturers offer Read More
Workplace Design Tips For Small Businesses If you think small businesses don’t need to consider workplace design like large companies do, think again! The truth is that workplace design affects companies of all sizes. Your office space is either helping or hurting your business, whether you have 10 or 300 employees. Small businesses have different needs, and therefore a different Read More
How Long Does A New Office Project Take? If you’re thinking about tackling a new office project, you may be wondering how long it will take. Maybe the fear of downtime keeps you from taking the plunge. Sometimes just the thought of an office overhaul is too intimidating to even consider seriously. If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of Read More
Workplace Strategy: What Is It? Whether you’re looking into an office overhaul with your growing company or starting from scratch with a new company, you’re bound to come across the term “workplace strategy.” So, what does that mean? Who needs it? Workplace Strategy Workplace strategy, simply put, is the consideration of how the physical office environment affects the company’s business Read More
Active Office Design Ideas Have you been hearing a lot of buzz about active office design? Maybe you’re wondering what it is exactly, or if it’s something you should invest in as a business owner. Do you need to have a more active office? The short answer is: YES! What Is Active Office Design? Active office design is a fairly simple Read More
Office Innovations: What’s Trending? We just returned from a whirlwind adventure in everything office at Neocon Shows 2019 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. We saw so much innovation including trending colors (jewel-tones are big), office furniture in Houston styles, gadgets and more. Here’s a look at some of our favorites. Offices To Go Is Changing Things UP! This less-expensive furniture line Read More
Office Inspiration At Neocon 2019 Let’s face it, there are times when we get into a rut. All of us! That’s why we look forward to Neocon 2019. Nothing else can deliver the office inspiration like a trip to THE biggest 3-day commercial interior show. It’s completely full of new ideas that we love to bring back to share with Read More
A Neocon Primer: Commercial Interiors We Want To See! It’s that time again! We can hardly contain our excitement as we gear up to travel to Chicago, Illinois to visit the Neocon show at Merchandise Mart. It’s the largest commercial interiors show with over 50,000 in attendance over 3-days. We travel to the show each year in order to bring Read More
Looking For Great Employees? Office Furniture Matters If you’re having trouble attracting talent, your office furniture could be contributing to your problem. Investing in quality, stylish furniture that represents your brand will go a long way towards recruiting top employees. First Impressions Research shows that when looking for jobs, people now prioritize employee experience. The impression they get from touring Read More
AMQ Solutions: Vendor Spotlight With all the buzz surrounding active office furniture, it’s easy to think it might be a passing trend. But, experts agree that being active at work is healthy. There is nothing “passing” about this trend! The 40 hour work week is a large enough chunk of time to impact your health. Companies like AMQ Solutions Read More
Office Moves: Technology Are you planning an office move? If so, it’s a great time to think about upgrading your technology in your new location. Investing in structured cabling is a good business decision that will pay off in the years to come. Technology is great, but only when it works. The right data cabling installed before you move will Read More
3 Ways To Create Ergonomic Lighting A dark, poorly lit office creates a work environment that is depressing and draining. Creating a well-lit office space with plenty of natural ergonomic lighting not only gives employees the opportunity to see better but to practice beneficial posture while they work. Is the lighting in your office space fostering productivity, energy, and comfort? Read More
No matter how paperless your workplace becomes, there seems to always be a need for sharing ideas in writing. Why? Well, we love the freedom to write, sketch, and collaborate at a moment’s notice. In fact, it would be difficult to find any office without some kind of wall-sized writing surface. So, what’s all the buzz about glassboards? What makes Read More
Generation Z: What They Want In Office Design Just when we think we have things figured out, the universe throws another monkey wrench into the mix. Office design trends have shifted since the Millennial burst onto the workplace scene over 15 years ago. There’s a new kid on the block now called Generation Z. What changes will they bring to Read More
Hot Trend: Lounge Style Office Furniture It’s true that many companies are leaning towards a more residential feel at the office, with less sterile design and more comfortable spaces. But now some are also including lounge style office furniture in Houston in working areas. Are there benefits to a more reclined posture at work? Creative Thinking In offices where employees Read More
Office Design Should Match Your Culture Office design has come a long way – from sterile wall to wall cubicles to a more residential feel. But there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Your office design should be as individual as your company and tailored to your specific needs. Visual Impact Research shows that 90% of what we perceive is taken in Read More
Ultimate Flexibility In Office Design: Movable Walls There’s a huge focus this year on versatility in office design. The trend is balance, which is great in life and at the office. Ideally, we have a little privacy, a little collaboration, and the ability to move seamlessly back and forth between the two. Space Within A Space You can’t control all Read More
