10 Unconventional Creative Office Space Design Ideas We’ve already written about workplace hacks that eliminate stress and boost productivity in the workplace. But in order to really kick your team’s creative juices up a notch you want an office environment that flat out makes people feel good. Especially when it comes to appealing to millennials. IdeaPaint Instead […]
11 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK AN OFFICE FURNITURE DESIGN COMPANY The search for the right office furniture and interior design company can be tough. There are several options out there, which you’ve probably discovered if you’ve Googled “office furniture” lately. But before making a decision, you want to dig just a little deeper than just the […]
How Do You Create a Living Office? When it comes to today’s office space, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all model. Not everyone works the same way, and their needs may change from day-to-day based on their project. Some people prefer sitting at a desk, others prefer standing. Some people require some privacy for their task at […]
How to Create the Ideal Hot Desking Space for Your Employees The traditional workforce is becoming a thing of the past, and in its place employers are hiring a mix of full-time, part-time, freelance and mobile employees. With the sheer number of staff members increasing, it’s become impractical to have office desks permanently assigned to each […]
Six Thing Employees Hate About Office Design and Why You Should Care Let’s start with the “why you should care” part. The 2013 Gallup State of the Global Workplace report found that a measly 29 percent of US and Canadian employees were engaged. That means that the lion’s share of the workforce, 71 percent to be exact, […]
Hybrid Office Space – Is It Time To Rethink Office Space Design Did Google get it right? In a lot of ways, yes — by revolutionizing search, email and how many of us think about the Internet. But in the way of making open office space famous, Google may not have the answers — not this […]
Sustainable Furniture to Help Earn LEED Be it the rarely emptied recycle bins, semi-paperless filing system or newly installed LED lighting, in many contemporary office spaces these days, you’ll see at least a few attempts at being eco-friendly. In fact, there are a host of things green-minded businesses can do to minimize their company’s carbon […]
The Real Cost of Assembling Office Furniture Yourself Furnishing and equipping an office can be a pricey business. And for a growing company, it can be tempting to cut corners in seemingly simple areas – with the assembly and installation, for example. You’ve probably thought about doing the assembly on your own. Or maybe you’ve […]
The Unofficial Office Relocation Checklist Corporate relocation is a major undertaking, and orchestrating an office move is a daunting task. Proper planning is essential with so many factors to consider. Overlooking seemingly small details can turn a business relocation into a disaster, resulting in lost productivity, disgruntled employees, and frustrated customers. Taking inventory, safeguarding sensitive documents, and figuring out […]
Top Trends in Sustainable Office Furniture It’s not your mother’s or father’s office… and maybe not even your big brother’s. Workspaces have changed a lot over the past few decades. Back in the 70s, most offices were constructed “bullpen style,” with rows of desks placed side by side with no separation. In the 80s and […]
