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Power of Plants at the Workplace

Aside from all the furniture you put in your office to get that look you are aiming for, you should consider adding plants and trees to get that unique, homey, and cozy vibe. They just never fail to give instant refreshing look to your office. Truth be told, plants and trees are now among the most sought-after items in decorating spaces as they have outstanding powers in making office spaces look beautiful.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - April 29, 2014 at 8:40 am

Categories: Office Interiors Videos Tags: Auto, decorating, look, office plants, Plants, Workplace, workplace plants

Revamping The Ceilings

If you’re considering giving your office a revamp, then changing the boring white ceiling should be in the equation.

What’s the typical ceiling, you may ask. It’s usually a sequence of grids perched overhead, dropped down from the original ceiling. The grids let panels be dropped in to complete the ceiling. Panels have the ability to diminish noise and they are normally white to reflect light. So, yes, we can say that they aren’t monotonous for no reason. But it’s about time we bring life to the ceiling.

Majority of dark wood colors such as mahogany or cherry are tad too dark to be used in the office, but lighter shades of maple would be just fine. Such wood-look patterns and colors are featured on panels that have a raised border all around with another square in the center, it’s like a square on a square. Panels are also available in shiny mirror finishes of gold and silver. The same shades are also in flat surface panels.

Drop-in panels that resemble sculptured plaster even look better. Imagine those flamboyant towering ceilings in classic old houses, with patterns of rosettes and swirls. These panels are lightweight, insulated and white, but not the boring white.

Tin drop-in panels would definitely give oomph to a room, with designs of leaves, diamonds, and swirl. Deep bronze or copper are the usual option, but you can always opt for other shiny metallic colors like silver.

The 12 X 12 panels have sixteen, four, or only one printed impression per tile. There is an array of panels available in the market. They can also be painted and there are strips that you can buy to somehow wrap the exposed grids in the suspended ceiling. Because of the very light weight of these panels, you should have a weighted layer to hold them in place. Old panels can be overlapped onto the new panels to improve sound-reducing and insulation properties.

Offices are there for business, but refurbishing your ceiling is just the right kind of mixing business with pleasure.

Some Factors To Consider In Buying Office Furniture

Nowadays, it's not very easy to scout something inexpensive without compromising quality. It's difficult, alright, but not impossible. You just need to know certain important thing before purchasing the best furniture for your business.

Simplicity is beauty. This saying never gets old. Just because it is simple doesn't mean it can't deliver to your specific needs. One important factor that furniture should have is functionality. Stylish chairs and tables aren't very practical if you can have simple ones that are immensely reliable for daily use. Albethey simple, they should be sturdy, usable, and portable if possible.

Always consider the price, but don’t let it be the dominating factor. Don't buy furniture that you know you wouldn't be using. I’m all for prettifying workplaces, but you can always look for useful furniture pieces that can give beauty to your office at the same time. Also, before doing anything big like purchasing big ticket items for your office, always see to it that they will fit the area in your business space. You don't want to have furniture that eats up all the space in the room, leaving you tiptoeing around.

Always go for reliable office furniture manufacturers and suppliers. With the cutthroat competition going in the furniture industry these days, you’re more likely to run into sellers that give you less than what you bargained for. They are always trying to be cut down on costs, and in turn, they tend to scrimp on what they use for the furniture. So be sure to purchase from only the trusted suppliers. And when you do, always ask around about discounts and any means you can be cost-effective.

Where Wood Meets Steel Custom Furniture

Furniture in the office can really make or break the atmosphere provided to the employees. An office manager can be confronted with the choice of choosing between metal and wood furniture. Some go for earth friendly wood furniture while some gun for the contemporary metal designs, while most go for balance and procure both styles. We now look into the different factors for choosing between wood and metal. Now watch as they roll into one.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - April 21, 2014 at 9:08 am

Categories: Office Interiors Videos Tags: Auto, Custom, Furniture, Meets, Wood

Simple Tips In Improving Your Office Space

It is always essential to make your office space pleasing to the eyes, be it a home office or one that is on a high-end or even a simple building. One way to achieve this is through personalizing. With this, you feel at home and comfy to work at your best. Say, bring a family picture and put it on your desk. It instantly gives off that home-y vibe.

Take a look around your office and see if there’s something that need to be changes. If you use old and ugly plastic jars to hold your pens, then it’s about time to upgrade to a matching desk set. It won’t cost you a fortune, but it will surely enhance the look of your desk. You may want to change your worn out office chair with a new and high-end one and add a touch of sophistication to your space.

Another thing that you can do to create a comfortable space is by bringing in natural elements into your office space. You may want to place plants around the room. The touch of greens is pretty much like bringing the outside world into your room. The water feature is also a great option, be it a fountain or a fish tank. The sound of water is known to reduce stress. If you have a beautiful view on the outside, get the windows uncovered.

Lastly, you can put on some beautiful artwork on the walls. Or you can use photographs posted on the wall, be it the good ol’ gray photos or the colored versions which you can have personalized at the local craft store. If you have friends who are artistically inclined and want to have their artworks displayed on your office, you can do so. You will then be able to enhance the look of your office and saving while at it, plus you get to help your friend do some advertising.