Demand for Custom Furniture is Turning Commercial Interior Design Upside Down
In a world of rapid-fire trends, consumers across all markets are shifting their purchasing patterns away from standardized, off-the-shelf products in favor of highly-customized or fully-bespoke products that express their individual, unique styles. In the pre-Internet era, shopping for customized or bespoke products was difficult. No longer. Things are changing rapidly, thanks to sophisticated online […]
What We Learned from Our Work Life Awareness Survey
During a time when the nature of work is changing rapidly, it’s more important than ever to keep on top of the latest office workplace trends. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the results of Formaspace Office’s first annual industry-wide survey of employee satisfaction at work, which takes a look at worker attitudes toward maintaining […]
Stopping This Habit at the Office is Good For Your Health
Sitting for long periods of time at work is one of several factors that can increase your risk of varicose veins and spider veins. Researchers are increasingly concerned that the presence of varicose veins may be associated with an increased risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Peripheral Artery Design (PAD) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE). Reduce […]
8 Ways to Reduce Noise in Your Workplace
Many employees find that a lively, open-office workplace brimming with the sounds of enthusiastic colleagues working together makes for a positive, invigorating place to collaborate on work projects. Yet others strenuously disagree; they find that unwanted office noise interferes with their ability to get productive work done. What to do? We offer eight practical tips […]
7 Points to Consider When Creating Ideal Office Space Layouts
Is it time to remodel, expand, or move into brand new office quarters? Take a scientific approach to office space planning. Each of the seven points in our Formaspace guide to creating an ideal office layout will help you work more productively than ever before, while at the same time, laying the foundation for your […]
Why Offices are Starting to Look and Feel Like Home
Close your eyes and imagine the setting: On the left are inviting overstuffed sofas that practically beg you to sit down for a spell to read your weekly reports. Behind you is a brass-trimmed bar with an impressive Italian espresso machine that makes the perfect flat whites to fuel those impromptu afternoon get-togethers. A few […]
What Were the Popular Office Design Trends of 2017
Corporate office design trends in 2017 led us to greener, more sustainable office environments while accelerating the move toward healthier, more mobile-friendly, open workspaces. This was also the year that two office furniture trends combined, as the prevailing “authenticity-oriented” design aesthetic began to incorporate clearly identifiable residential design elements, resulting in a new crossover mix […]
What Can Your Office Furniture Do For You?
According to one analyst, as many as 26 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be connected to smart furniture products by the year 2024. On the week before the CES 2018 consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, we take a look at the way smart office products are making offices a healthier, more convenient, […]