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Office Furniture Buying Guide to help with your next office furniture purchase.
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1. How many people are you looking to put in this area or throughout your entire office space.
(Be realistic, employees need enough room to be productive.)
2. Do I have furniture that is existing that I can match or coordinate with my new purchase. Can I always add to the furniture I will be purchasing.
ex: Future Upgrades or Coordinating Products Exist?
3. Areas of the Office your Looking to Furnish
* Reception area or lobby
* Group work or attached work area environment (office space cubes)
* Conference room
* Private office (Executive Offices or Suites)- requires richer textures and fabrics
* Break room or cafeteria
* Records area (for keeping files)
* Specialty/Other – lab area, call center, etc.
4. What Image or Style am I looking to Convey?
ex: - Physician's may look to a clean and comforting atmosphere
- Law office's convey professionalism and success
Ways to Create an Atmosphere:
- Furniture Designs
- Color Choices
- Fabric Patterns
- Finishes
5. What is my budget?
6. What is my projected growth for the business?
7. Should I select products that can be easily expanded?
Spending a little more now might save you thousands on future purchases. Make sure your buying from a reputable company. Ask for references.
*When buying used make sure you know your product and who your doing business with . If you are looking for future expansion used is not the way to go because matching exhisting furniture can be a problem. Buyer Beware!
