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Friday 22 January 2016

5 Trends in Office Furniture for 2016

Work spaces aren’t just static spaces that are bare and devoid of personality. As work cultures across the globe evolve to meet the requirements of working in the 21st century, workspaces must evolve too. 

In this new millennium, work spaces are an expression of self, for a firm, employee or even industry. Naturally it goes to follow that work place furniture and décor is no longer about practicality alone but encompasses aesthetics, form, functionality and style. As work spaces work double time to keep pace with technological progress and paradigm shifts in workplace culture, 2016 promises to be a year that will witness some interesting office furniture trends that will be practical and cost-effective.



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Shut out the noise
The most common complaints that employees still have is the ambient noise at a workplace. And soundproofing is going to be a buzzword in 2016. With the growing trend of open plan offices, increasingly organizations will incorporate soundproofing technologies not just in their conference rooms but also at individual workstations. Cubicle office partitions that can be adjusted will be incorporated to tackle this other than walls which will further aide soundproofing in an office space. Other than this acoustic booths will also be installed.

Layouts that encourage time away from desks
Though this trend already gained popularity last year, its presence will be further consolidated in 2016. Organizations are increasingly opening up to the concept that small intervals spent away from the desk leads to better productivity. Open furniture layouts that let peers engage with each other promote collaboration and boost better ideas.



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Standing meetings around quirky desks
Don’t be surprised if you find your executives and clients standing rather than seated in the meeting room in 2016. A trend that is being debated but will be witnessed across organizations in 2016 is that of standing meetings. Irrespective of whether it is a client meeting or an in-house one, the conventional conference room will be given a miss. What will replace this room is a section created with an interesting office partition and a quirky desk for people to stand around and discuss strategies at length.


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Health over wealth
Ergonomically designed features will still be a dominating trait of office furniture. The basic ergonomic workstation will receive an upgrade, with armrests, footrests and the works. Companies will take the initiative of providing a workspace that will boost the health of their employees. Not just workstations but recreational areas in office spaces too will be designed with ergonomic principles in mind.


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Partition parties
Even though open layouts are being embraced, individuals still need some privacy at the office. Additionally even if people are working in small groups, they will need an assigned place to themselves. Which is why partitioned spaces, cozy nooks and working corners will move to the mainstream at the workplace in 2016.  Columns and pillars are construction features that had to be worked around and were considered hindrances, but not anymore. Smartly designed office partitions will be used to create collaborating zones as well as singular workstations around columns and pillars for those employees who want some much needed seclusion.


Friday 15 January 2016

Small And Medium Businesses Upgrade To Technology Equipped Furniture

Furniture and décor needs for Small and Medium Businesses or SMBs are radically different from those of larger corporates. With space and or budget constraints as well as the benefits of a smaller team maximizing space is always top priority. Using technology equipped furniture at the workspace is something that many SMBs are drawn to. Not only does this approach ensure that every piece of furniture is of maximum utility, it allows you to do more with less.

Here are 5 ways that you can integrate technology equipped furniture at the workplace.

Furniture to help charge your gadgets

This piece of office furniture comes stacked with power outlets to make it easy to charge your gadgets at work without the hassle of leaving your desk and searching for one. Affordable and customizable to suit your office space and needs, this furniture is worth your money and also makes for a great space saver.

Customizable desk sharing

With rising real estate prices, office desk sharing is a new space saving solution. The customisable shared desk comes with an intelligent interface that automatically customizes the digital needs for each user, once their tablets are connected to it. The user can see all his/her data on the screen as the desk synchronises everything for each specific user without leaking other users’ data. The desk is portable and can be tailored to adjust to different heights and sizes.

Intelligent Lighting

Adding smart lighting is a great way to compliment commercial office furniture and also brighten up the office space! The lighting options come with sensors that can detect activity and turn themselves off when there is no one present in the room, thus reducing utility costs. Also, many come with different modes suitable for different activities. They are sleek and work perfectly in an office with a minimalistic aesthetic.

Ergonomic chairs

A number of chairs come loaded with ergonomic technology which enable them to automatically adapt to the user’s body shape and size, hence avoiding any discomfort. Depending on how far you recline, many come with headrests that move accordingly. Also, the cushions are designed so as to not overheat. Height adjustment, easy movement, good air circulation and keyboard integration are additional features that they provide.

Fire resistant file safes

A great way to ensure the safety of your data and clients’ information is by investing in fire resistant file safes. The purpose of modern office furniture is not only to make your office look sleek but also ensure the safety of confidential information. Such cabinets are built with heat resistant material and offer protection to all drawers, thus preventing any loss of information.