An office is both a social and a functional place. It is a place where a human being spends around a third of their day creating value-laden products and services that make life easier. A workspace should inspire discipline and organization and should encourage creativity and increased productivity. Furniture is an essential part of office design and a large part of deciding what type of furniture is suitable for the needs and requirements of the organization.
Apart from all that, the type of furniture that is placed differs from one institution to another and from one type of business to another. A hospital will be furnished differently than a school and a church. A store that sells ethnic clothing will require shelves that are not needed at all in a lawyer’s office.
The point is, when designing your office space, pay due attention to the furniture and write down everything you will need. Here is a little guide to help you through the process:
Workspace desks and chairs
Desks and chairs are of the utmost importance, even for a basic workspace setup. These are the functional requirements of the office. There are many options of desks and chairs available in the market. You can select which combinations are
what is most appropriate for the design of your office the nature of the work that will be done at the desks the convenience of the employee and of course, the budget you have decided for this
Offices should facilitate and not hinder work. You can opt for those that are equipped with additional drawers and a shelf for storing important documents and items. There are desks that have enough space to place a computer and drawers and drawers suitable for the keyboard, mouse, and other computer peripherals.
The choice of the chair largely depends on the comfort factor and the budget required. A simple chair with a padded seat, back and armrests represents the minimum care you can show your employees. Add in a swivel mechanism, caster wheels, and seat adjustment levers and you’ve got a chair that’s perfect for someone who works a 9-hour shift.
Reception Area Furniture
Reception area furniture is set up to impress the clients and visitors who come to your office. Therefore, before you get started with buying furniture for your reception area, the pertinent question to ask is:
How important it is for you to impress the outsiders? The answer to this question will help you decide the budget of the reception office furniture. You can opt for luxury furniture sets with a large panel desk with space for a computer, intercom handset, logbook/registers, pen holder, etc. A countertop is very much required to maintain a formal code of conduct. It creates a respectable distance between the receptionist and the visitor.
Depending on the seating arrangement for visitors, a coffee table with lounge-style armchairs or a sofa is very fashionable. These elegant sofas and chairs create a very elegant impression on clients and visitors. At the same time, they are also very comfortable.
Office furniture for conference room
We talked about equipping the workstation and the reception area. Another aspect of a well-equipped and functional office is the conference room where many presentations and brainstorming sessions take place. The beauty of the boardroom is its ability to inspire new ideas through interactive discussions while keeping the discipline intact.
At the same time, it should also be well equipped with modern technological devices to facilitate multimedia presentations and video conferencing. The office furniture in the conference room accommodates all of these requirements as well as the comfort of executives who meet to discuss important company policies.
Office furniture for restroom
A new concept nowadays is that of a restroom or a relaxation room. Employees use this place to relax and enjoy a sip or two of coffee. The maximum time an employee spends here is five to ten minutes during working hours. The furniture here is kept to a minimum because after sitting at their workstation continuously for an hour or two at a stretch, they prefer to stand or walk. Lounge-style poufs and sofa are also a good option. Coffee and tea machines are often part of the break room. You will also need a storage cupboard to hold disposable cups, extra tea and milk bags, and other items.