Latest Office Trend – Organize Your Office By Color Many people struggle with organization, but a new office trend will make this chore easy and fun. A tidy desk saves time and hassle. If you want to get more organized this year, try using color to help! Office Trend: Organize with Color Color plays an important role in our mood, which Read More
2017 Office Trend: Writable Walls Did you ever get in trouble for writing on the walls as a kid? Maybe in sharpie? Get ready to unleash your inner child because this office trend is on the rise. We’re seeing more and more whiteboards and glass walls at the office. Why are these becoming so popular? Office Collaboration Need to have a quick Read More
Office Design Trend for 2017: Flexible Office One of the hottest design trends this year is office flexibility. Today’s office has movable walls and adaptable furniture, allowing for endless design options. Flexible office solutions are the perfect choice for companies that need both open space and privacy. It’s a great financial investment because of the versatility. Movable Walls for Flexible Read More
Office Trend Alert: The Community Table, Decoded More and more, we as employees are emerging from office cubicles into the fresh, modern space known as the “open office.” While it might be scary to leave the comfort of your 6×6 office cubicle, there are some great benefits to working at a communal table. The Return Of The Office Communal Read More
Is it Time To Move Your Office Space? Look For These 7 Signs Starting a new business can be a whirlwind. You may have found that getting your business off and running was easier than you thought it would be. You’ve built the company and watched it grow. Great! But with rapid growth also comes challenges. You may find that your Read More
14 Reasons Why Your New Years Resolution Should Include An Office Redesign Good office design doesn’t just create a first impression for visitors; it can also affect employee morale and productivity. So, how do you determine what makes a good office design? The answer to that question depends on the type of industry and type of work completed. For instance, an engineering firm will Read More
Key People Required For Your Next Office Relocation Office relocation can be beneficial but if not planned and executed properly, it can also prove to be disruptive and costly. It makes sense to plan ahead and make sure you have key people involved to help guide you through the process. The risks of getting it wrong can be catastrophic for Read More
Why You Need A Project Manager For Your Next Office Design Congratulations! You’ve received your approved budget for office renovation. It’s a big project, with a deadline and all eyes are on you to make it happen. Now what do you do? First, you’ll meet with your project team. Then, hire a contractor. Finally, you’ll decide on vendors for your office Read More
8 Questions To Ask Before Your Next Office Design Time for an office makeover? As any office manager can tell you, designing the next office space without the help of a professional is challenging. Browsing endless pages of online products can raise more questions than provide answers. Not to mention navigating the myriad of styles, color choices and accessories can leave your Read More
2 Ways To Overcome Noise Distractions In An Open Office In an open office environment, you’re dealing with noise distractions. It can come in the form of music, phone conversations or impromptu desk meetings. If you work somewhere trendy then maybe you’ll even find yourself working amongst the backdrop of a Ping-Pong match. Any of these noise distractions can make for a stressful environment. Read More
Office Design Influences Employee Happiness Many office managers have already discovered the link between office design and the happiness of employees. In turn, businesses have found that workplace happiness ties directly to worker retention. It’s a no brainer, right? With people spending one-third or more of their lives at work, the atmosphere of one’s workspace influences employee happiness and productivity, not only Read More
Why More People Are Moving From The Home Office To The Shared Office The draw of the shared office has appealed to the lonely home-office worker and allowed coffee shop-based freelancers to forgo the obligatory cup of coffee purchase for an all-day workstation. But workers aren’t going back to the office….for the office. They are going back to the office Read More
A True Story About How To Overcome Working In An Open Office About a year ago our company decided to change up the office design. I had to transition from the safety of my glorious office cubicle to an open office plan. It was a stressful change. I went from fabric-covered walls that gave me a sense of privacy to sitting Read More
4 Things To Consider When Purchasing Small Business Office Furniture If you’re just starting your business, planning your office space can be a little bit overwhelming. It CAN be a simple enough task if you stick to your list of essentials. It’s important to narrow down your office furniture to what you really need to start off with. Good planning will Read More
San Antonio Office Cubicles Aid In Employee Satisfaction The office layout that you choose for your San Antonio business has everything to do with your long-term success. Choose correctly and it can boost productivity. But choose incorrectly and it can be detrimental to office morale and your bottom line. Many San Antonio companies traded in office cubicles for open offices, but this Read More
Austin Office Cubicles Are Still As Popular As Ever A roll of the eyes usually follows the words “office cubicle”. You can thank Dilbert comics for its sullied reputation for being a gray box resembling a cage or a prison. But don’t blame the office cubicle. It remains one of the most cost effective ways to use space and over time Read More
The Must Haves For An Executive Office Cubicle The trend of executives moving out of corner offices and into office cubicles is growing. If the CEO’s goal is to make sure that everyone knows he or she is part of the team, then sitting in an executive office cubicle is a great way to show that. As an executive, you Read More
Natural Light Makes Workers More Productive And Creative Have you ever noticed how your body can mimic the lighting in your office? It’s not referred to as “mood lighting” for nothing. A dimly lit room is not inspiring. It doesn’t make workers energetic, instead it makes them want to relax. You might as well tell your staff to return home because not a Read More
Office Space to Classrooms – Open, Unassigned Seating Is Here To Stay Last week my husband and I attended our son’s elementary school “Meet the Teacher” night. Since my job focuses on office design and office furniture in Houston, I was amazed at the parallels between today’s classroom and today’s office space. Both are trending towards the same thing – Read More
Office Design is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution For Employees Office design has changed a lot since the invention of the office cubicle. Today’s office design trend is to knock down all of the walls and force employees from all departments to interact. This open office trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down even amidst concerns over lack of privacy or noise control. Read More
