vendredi 10 janvier 2014

Office Cubicles - Why You Need Them

By Christian Belmonte


At first glance from an outside perspective most people probably don't think twice about office furniture. You walk into an office and you might think about style, colors and of course how long you have to wait for service. The true fact of the matter is that office furniture and all the planning that goes into it can help to determine just how smoothly, efficient and well run an operation may be. Let's look at the details of planning out office furniture, versatility, comfort, styles/image and ergonomics.

Office desks are the center point from which each individual in an office runs their portion of a job. In some respects they are of prime importance to being organized, functional and productive. To a certain extent desks are becoming customized to handle more purposes including computers, faxes, printers, storage and phones. Consider styles, colors, materials, shapes and prices which may influence buying preferences.

Office chairs differ from household furniture, only slightly. While household furniture is made mainly for comfort, office chairs are functional and utilitarian in design. From the chair used at the reception desk to the chair used by the head of the office, they are of different categories.

The office cubicles have a partial opening which means that you can easily go in and out. At the same time, a worker has their privacy and thus can carry out their businesses without interruption from the other offices.

The office chairs at the reception area or lounge are usually armless, but all the same comfortable to sit in depending on the purpose, the mood and concern of the visitor. Many of them may not even sit but can be seen walking up and down nervously. But the purpose of a reception area is best served by providing comfortable chairs.

Specially designed ergonomic desks can be raised or lowered as needed to add additional height to the work surface. They are great for providing better support when operating a mouse, keyboard positioning, keeping monitors at eye level and providing the proper angles for wrists and elbows. Roll-top desks are usually unique and distinctively styled with a top that rolls down to cover the desk top contents.

There are endless varieties of materials to choose from in office desks only limited by your pocketbook. Computer desks are often made from particle board with wood styled veneer or plastic resins. Real wood desks can be made from cherry, birch, maple, walnut or oak. Wood desks traditionally cost more and are often used in executive desks. Glass desks come in clear, black, frosted or assorted colors.

It can be tempting to buy the cheapest, most modern looking or discounted furniture right off the showroom floor. This concept is basically all wrong. Take time to plan out all the office furniture needed. Know exactly what style your interested in whether it will be contemporary, traditional, old fashioned or ultra modern. This helps to determine piece sizes and affects colors used throughout the office as well.

As any new business owner will tell you, buying used office cubicles is a great way to keep expenses low while building a client base. In many instances, you can buy used cubicles for a fraction of the cost of new ones, making it easier to divert resources toward other necessities. Fortunately, there are several ways to go about securing good quality used cubicles at prices that are likely to fit just about any budget.

Remember that getting the right type of furniture for your office will impress your clients a great deal. The first thing anyone notices upon entering an office is its dcor, so make sure that each and everything in your office is chosen carefully and complement each other. Getting used office furniture is beneficial for the environment, because you are recycling and you save a lot of money, which you can use for developing your business.

The local chamber of commerce is also often a good source of leads for used office cubicles. Take the time to attend chamber events where the members mingle. In no time, you can find out who is moving to larger offices, who is going out of business, or who is planning to redecorate their work spaces. This puts you in a great position to strike a deal that benefits everyone. Sweeten the pot by offering to arrange and pay for the dis-assembly and pickup of the units. This strategy will often motivate the original owner to sell the units at a very reasonable price, since you are saving him or her time and at least some money.

Comfort and functionality must work together to make the office furniture work for you. Happy, productive employees work in an office where the furniture is comfortable when sitting for hours at a time. It is also functional and easy to find items used daily, and it has a pleasant appearance, which creates an easy to work in environment.

The styles, materials, fabrics and colors will all define an office image. For example, colors can suggest a soothing, calm, peaceful place of business. Whereas, an office heavily decorated in modern contemporary styling may give the appearance of a well organized, fast paced business full of energy.

After looking at the huge variety of styles available today you might be curious about a little known fact. What is the desk style that has been used by several Presidents of the United States in the Oval Office? It's called the Resolute Desk, which provides additional surface space on either side of the main desk. This extra space may be used when working with another person on a project or conversing. Use this information about materials and styles to make an informed decision when purchasing office desks.

There are many companies taking advantage of office cubicles and if you are looking for a way to save money, you will consider this too. The office is the nerve center of any business concern and it is no wonder that companies give much attention to their office chairs.




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