2016 Collaborative Office Design Trends In 2015, there were many opinions about the rise of open office designs. The key feature of the open office was collaboration and the best thing about a collaborative office design is how versatile it is. The 2016 collaborative office design trends will continue to foster an environment where teamwork Read More
Stop Sitting Disease with Focal Upright Leaning Seats Our bodies were not built to sit. They were built to stand, walk and move around. If you sit too much, it can lead to “sitting disease”. It’s a real condition and the research to support it is out there. Research finds that an increased rick of chronic disease Read More
How To Organize Your Office Desk And Keep It That Way I am a self-proclaimed organizing machine. You wouldn’t know it to look at my office now, but as the years push on, I prefer minimal clutter. It’s easier to work when there aren’t any messy distractions around you. I’m a firm believer in WHERE Read More
Let’s face it. No matter how much you love your work, if your office space setup isn’t making your job easier, then it’s making it harder. And, who needs that? In 2016, treat yourself to an office desk that not only aids in your productivity but your overall health as well. If you are worried Read More
Get Help Choosing the Right Office Furniture Now that the construction of your new office is nearly done and you’re getting ready to move in, have you considered what type of office furniture you will purchase and how you will design your workspace? While it’s important to remain practical when selecting office furniture in Houston, Read More
Now is the Best Time to Invest in Trendy New Office Furniture As we approach 2016, there’s no better time to invest in trendy new office furniture than right now. This is because manufacturers tend to raise prices at the beginning of the year. You may be afraid to purchase trendy office furniture in Houston Read More
How to Budget Office Furniture Expense in 2016 One of the most important aspects of any business plan is forecasting a yearly budget. Even when business owners cannot forecast the accuracy of their sales numbers, they must be diligent when it comes to creating and sticking to a budget. Part of this diligence requires a Read More
4 Tips to Save Money on Office Furniture Expense Office furniture is a big company investment. One must consider selecting pieces beyond aesthetics. The furniture may look nice, but if your employees go home with neck aches or aren’t productive in the space, your business won’t thrive. At the same time, saving money and cutting Read More
Locus Workstation by Focal Upright Your desk is killing you! Sound dramatic? It is. “Sitting disease” is considered an epidemic in our country. Between commuting, sitting all day at work and then sitting at home, there are some very tangible, adverse effects on a person’s health. Mounting evidence suggests that those who spend hours with Read More
Benefits of Buying New Office Furniture There comes a time in every office manager’s life when she must ask the question, “Is it time for my company to buy new office furniture?” Perhaps your business is moving to a new building, you’re expanding, you’d like to encourage more collaboration with a more contemporary open office plan, Read More
4 Reasons to Love Height Adjustable Desks A recent survey found that many of us spend up to 12 hours a day sitting looking at computers or watching television. If you throw in the seven hours we spend sleeping then that adds up to a remarkable 19 hours a day being sedentary. And we all Read More
Can Boomers and Gen X’ers Embrace the Open Office? We hear so much about the Millenials, but what about the Boomers and Gen X’ers? Is it fair to ask an established employee at your company to embrace the open office after spending a decade or two behind three walls? Imagine the assault of sites and Read More
Office Furniture To Check Out At Neocon 2015 I am an office furniture geek and lover of all things office design. It’s Sunday night and I’m gearing up for Neocon 2015 tomorrow. I just downloaded the Neocon app and am busy researching all the stuff I want to see at the massive Merchandise Mart in Read More
On the 35th anniversary of Friant, one of the leading names in the office furniture industry, we have a valuable opportunity to look back and review the inspiring path of growth and innovation of the brand. From humble beginnings to becoming a nationally recognized company, Friant’s story is not only a success story in commercial Read More
Can Office Cubicles Be Collaborative? Yes, office cubicles can be collaborative by incorporating open layouts, shared workspaces, and modern design elements that encourage interaction. Integrating features like writable surfaces, communal areas, and flexible furniture fosters teamwork and communication, transforming traditional cubicles into environments that support collaboration and enhance overall productivity. Collaborative, open-office designs are increasing Read More
Chronic Pain in the Office? Office Furniture Can Fix That Whether you work in an open office full of beanbags and espresso machines or rows of traditional office cubicles, chronic pain can still find you. The culprit is less where you sit than how you sit—and what you sit on. Poor posture, repetitive motions, and Read More
Open Office Versus Cubicles: Which Is More Disruptive? Open offices have gotten a bad rap over the last few years, especially for lack of privacy. While it is always a great idea to be flexible in your office design and create spaces for concentration and spaces for open collaboration, I have to ask, “Are open Read More
The office furniture industry is experiencing a major transformation in 2025, with its global market value reaching approximately $61.35 billion and projected to reach $99.58 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.17%. But what is really behind the office furniture industry growth in 2025? The office furniture industry is growing Read More
Does your company have an effective conference room? If you’ve ever felt like your meetings were unproductive or boring, the problem may lie precisely in the meeting atmosphere. Now we want to know how to set up a conference room with furniture. To set up a conference room with furniture, start by selecting a suitable Read More
When a client or candidate walks through your door, they form more than a dozen snap judgments in the first seven seconds, long before anyone greets them. Your furniture’s color palette, lines, and even its wear-and-tear do most of that talking. A 2024 Ergonomics Association survey found that 89 % of employees feel more satisfied Read More