Fans of the TV hit series 24 may have been disappointed at the beginning of the new series as they find that their hero Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland, is now a retired devoted grandfather. But as always, it doesn’t take long before he is back in the action to do what he does best - fight assassins and terrorists. In season eight we also find that the New York branch of CTU (the Counter Terrorist Unit) has been re-formed and looking extremely shiny, clean and futuristic.

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That’s right according to a recent article in the Daily Mail when it comes to decorating; forget black, white and pastels. When you think office furniture – think stylish silver, metal, slate and stone, grey is this season’s hottest colour.

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With unexpected snowy conditions, recurring tube and bus strikes and the pressure to use greener transport modes, there is now a need to find new and alternative ways to get into the office. In this blog post we look at different ways to get to work - including green commuting, extravagant travel and snowy options and of course some fictional alternatives too….

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The UK recession has hit spending on household items particularly hard, and the discretionary element of home furniture purchasing is no exception. Some of those people considering an upgrade to their home will defer their spending until they feel more confident about their finances.

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So what makes a good office location? It may be an amazing office building or an unusual location, an address to impress or perhaps windows with breathtaking views. Having an office in a great location usually means that your business has made it and it can be an important factor to impress potential clients or attract the best work force. Our list of the 10 best (and some unusual) office locations takes us all around the world and beyond.
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Designing an office really requires creativity and expertise, especially if you want your work place to portray a certain impression for employees and clients. Whilst decorative design and stylish office furniture are important in achieving your desired look, small details are often ignored when furnishing an office.

Plants and trees can give an office that finishing touch and personal homely feel with a real space of health minded ambience. Whilst real plants can look beautiful, they require a lot of maintenance and care to ensure they are always looking perfect. Today, with our busy lifestyles and need for perfection more and more people are considering the use of artificial plants and trees as an alternative to real ones. more…

Taking a fresh approach to the traditional look of estate agents offices, London based Neil King contacted BT Office Furniture for suggestions on how to create a clean, contemporary look but with furniture that was also practical.

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Forget Maslow and Herzberg, what you really require is some funky (and comfortable) office furniture and your employees should reach optimum productivity. At least that is what a recent survey commissioned by The Office Exhibition in the UAE suggests! more…

It is important that the reception is a functional part of the office that creates the right impression of the company. Choosing the right reception desk or counter is vital to achieve the desired look and feel of the reception space. However, the reception desk also needs to be functional for greeting your visitors and provide a workspace for one or several members of staff.

This article will guide you through some of the options and considerations available when choosing a reception desk or counter. Perhaps the first decision you need to make is whether a lower desk or high counter is the right choice for your reception.

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China Telecom had a small office in the Docklands area of London and were about to relocate to a larger office in the same area and expand their operations within the UK. BT Office Furniture ultimately won the contract to design the new office, as well as to supply and install new furniture throughout.

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