Sometimes an invention comes up and you can’t help but wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Have you ever been sitting at your desk and munching your way through your lunch, only to find yourself later in the afternoon manically shaking your keyboard upside down to dislodge the crumbs? Or maybe you’ve even taken the Hoover to it, only to then have to take the Hoover apart minutes later to retrieve keys that have been accidentally sucked up? more…
Your office may be equipped with the most up to date technology, the latest office furniture and situated in the perfect location, but if you want to hold a big event, such as a conference, you might need to think about outsourcing to a different location to be able to cater for a large number of delegates.
BT office furniture has provided a quick guide to 5 of the best conference locations!
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….
Pod Car
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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In the current business climate many businesses may find themselves in smaller offices than they desire, but with the cost of moving and higher rents companies may be looking for alternative ways to free up valuable floor space. With clever office storage solutions you can gain space and at the same time achieve a clutter free office.
Office Storage Wall
Oak office furniture is a popular choice for the office. It is an attractive wood that blends in with both a classic and a contemporary interior. Known for its durability and strength, it is also easy to create a design around oak furniture as it can be matched with almost any colour and complement both fabric and leather chairs and sofas. For a harmonised look it is advised to buy oak office desks from the same range and of similar quality and shade as your bookshelves, oak office coffee tables and other main furniture in the office. more…
Looking for a new design for your office or feel like your office space is in need of some added colour or warmth - then why not introduce some red office furniture to the theme? Red is best used as an accent colour, with a few red pieces together with white, black or wooden furniture. There is currently a great range of red office furniture available on the market; including red cabinets, red desks and even red drawers.
Red office furniture is great for adding warmth and colour to a light or open space, it will give the space a focal point and something to rest your eyes on as white on its own can be hard on the eye.
Red Office Arm Chair
- Furniture for the modern classroom
The key considerations for a classroom design include functional and flexible furniture, classroom layout and choice of colours. Education furniture also needs to reflect the requirements of the modern classroom and incorporate electronic equipment. Today a classroom is usually divided into different spaces for various activities and furniture may frequently be moved around to adapt to different learning techniques. As technology and learning methods are constantly changing the modern classroom requires furniture that can adapt to these changes and it is important that your education furniture supplier understands such requirements.
Its durability and great style make the executive leather office chair an excellent choice for the office or home study. Executive leather chairs also have superb ergonomic features making them very comfortable and suitable for heavy use. Styles are available in contemporary and classic designs and in different price ranges to suit everyone’s budget. Apart from the regular brown and black leathers some models are available in green, red and blue leathers should you fancy something a bit different.
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Dull or Fresh? Whatever you think about the colour white, it can work in any office space and with different types of interiors. White is a timeless colour that will never go out of fashion and therefore making it ideal for the office environment.
If used correctly, white office furniture can make a pure and fresh impression and create a peaceful atmosphere. To prevent a ‘white’ room from looking blank and boring, other colours or materials should be introduced to the design. White looks great together with wood furniture or coloured glass or mixed with black office furniture to create a minimalist modern design.
WHITE OFFICE DESKS AND TABLES
White office desks and tables are available in glass, melamine and mdf and you can choose between a glossy or matt surface. By keeping your desk surfaces white the room will appear light and big even if other furniture is dark.
White Office Desk
Create a crisp look in your boardroom with a large white glass table with aluminium or chrome frame and legs. Add wooden, black or different coloured boardroom chairs to complete the look. For a warmer feel turn it around and use white leather boardroom chairs with a wooden boardroom table.
WHITE OFFICE STORAGE
White storage units such as filing cabinets, drawers, cupboards and bookshelves would blend in and appear smaller if put against a white wall. If you want them to be more noticeable, many units are now available with a wooden frame or with coloured glass doors.
In an otherwise white room, add a splash of colour through accessories and by making one piece of furniture stick out. A large red metal Bisley filing cabinet would make a contemporary and fun effect and add a bit of warmth to the room.
WHITE RECEPTION FURNITURE
Make your reception area feel airy and spacious with a white reception desk and matching white leather sofas or tub chairs. Choose a reception desk with wooden, aluminium or coloured glass features and find a coffee table to match.
White Sofa
White Reception Desk
If you are still not convinced that white is the colour for you then cream furniture, or a very light wood like beech, could have a similar effect as white furniture.
