Kogarah Library’s New Space Revealed

February 5, 2019

Crafting the perfect entry or waiting area is important as it is an opportunity to make a lasting first impression for visitors. Recently, Georges River Council undertook a project for Kogarah Library, where each space was fitted out in an eclectic and diverse style.

Upon entry to Kogarah library, you are greeted by a large, light filled open space before moving into the main area. In one section, our Zorro chairs upholstered in two shades of blue fabric are paired with the Halo table, creating simple yet effective working areas.

Continuing on with the contrasting blue theme, our Cali chairs group together to form pods of soft seating for a more relaxed or informal meeting area. Georges River Council created a workspace with an open-ended environment by adding our Keywork Counter Table with Zorro Stools for individual or focused work. Each section can be modified or rearranged for visitors to create their own space based on their needs or requirements.

Thoughtful in design, Kogarah Library addresses the nuances of different seating arrangements based on their location. Situated across from the service desks are our Sofi ottomans in a mixture of curved and square shapes to form a continuous line of seating. Upholstered in the same blues as the Zorro and Cali chairs paired with our Byte Side Table, a bold and energetic pattern is created in contrast with the green carpeting.

Special consideration for visitors and their range of needs within the library is evident in the variety of settings provided. By allowing freedom and flexibility within the space, one is able to utilise it to its best ability whilst maintaining a level of comfortability.

5 Ways To Prepare For The Silly Season

December 11, 2018

As the end of the year draws near and you start to scratch your head about how quickly another year has passed, we’ve put together a bunch of ways to help you prepare yourself for the holidays and the new year:

1. Close Off Your 2018 Tasks: Now’s the time to drill down on your to do list, start on the bigger tasks first and so that you can slowly wind down to the smaller tasks in the final weeks of the year. There is no greater satisfaction that crossing things off your to do list and starting the new year with a fresh slate.

2. Organise Yourself: Clean your desk, remove clutter, sort through your computer files and desk drawers to set yourself up for an organised 2019

3. Take Some Time Out To Unwind: With all the christmas commotion and rush to close tasks don’t forget to take some time out for yourself, book in your end of year holiday, practice relaxation techniques and look after your well being.

4. Set Some Goals: Reflect on the year and its successes and challenges and start planning for 2019, set new goals and strategies to get you excited for the year ahead

5. Create An Exercise Plan - With summer holidays just around the corner, now’s a good time to get your new year's resolution to be fit in motion. A healthy self is a productive self, look after your body and reap the benefits in and out of work,

If you’re looking at investing in office furniture, why not speak to us about how we can help you start 2019 with a fresh new office look and make it your best year ever!

How to Plan the Perfect Reception Area

November 12, 2018

A reception area is the first thing a client sees when they walk into a business. On their first visit, it is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impression. With a shift in the traditional corporate environment, knowing your brand and message you want to convey to customers is important to determine which style of reception area is suitable for your workspace.

Here are 3 tips on how to design the perfect reception area:

Seating: Depending on the business, picking the right style of waiting chair is important to ensure clients are comfortable. For a more relaxed and welcoming environment, lounges like our Maya paired with a coffee table create a friendly and open atmosphere. For more formal reception areas like medical centers, factors to carefully consider include: quantity, dimensions, chairs for all types of people and materials to suit clients expectations.
Reception Desk: As the main focal point of your reception area, the counter should resonate with the culture and aesthetic of the business. Investing in a creative design with brand-specific artwork assists in shaping a company's identity. Knowing the practicality of your counter is important in determining what equipment you need to allow for. If using computers, it may need to be obscured with a raised counter, like our Central which has the option of full or partial sides for more privacy.
A Welcoming Atmosphere: A reception areas furniture is extremely important, but the guests experience should be seamless in every aspect. Small touches of comfort to incorporate into your waiting area include: offering coffee or refreshments, reading materials to keep clients entertained, granting wifi access or a mounted television if suitable. Small gestures like the above make clients feel welcome and important.

Carefully planning your reception area ensures clients indulge in the ultimate front of house experience. By making sure it is comfortable, spacious, welcoming and aligned to your brand, it will turn a one time visitor into a regular.

How To Maximise Space In A Small Office

September 12, 2018

When working in a relatively small space, you have to think big in terms of design and creative techniques to ensure a healthy and ergonomic environment is established.

Small scale offices can be discouraging and hinder productivity if the space is not maximised to its full potential.

Here are 5 tips to implement into your small office:

Pick The Right Furniture: Switch to slim streamlined furniture to visually and physically create more space. By measuring your office, workstations and desks can be customised to size to ensure every need is met. Define areas or zones within a small office by amalgamating workstations with partitions to avoid disturbing the flow of the space and feeling boxed in.
Choose a Layout For Your Function: Assess the space by measuring the dimensions of each room to to work out the limitations and best configuration. Collaborate with one of our sales executives for a free on site consultation.
Smart Storage: Think vertically in storage by incorporating wall mounted shelves and cupboards into the office to alleviate floor space. Custom-made storage considers your spatial requirements and are manufactured to fit the office’s proportions perfectly. For non-invasive storage, under desk drawers and pedestals utilises ordinarily wasted space. Alternate storage solutions include our Trak System which allows for storage boxes to be mounted above desk - eliminating clutter.
Switch To Digital: In an age where cloud based computing has become integrated into most businesses, storing documents and files in hard form has become less relied upon. This reduces the amount of large filing systems needed which take up office space. Limiting the use of paper also decreases clutter, aiding in a smooth and productive workplace.
Decorate To Your Advantage: The way an office is decorated can have a big impact on how small the space will feel. By keeping decorations to a minimum allows surfaces to be used to a maximum. Avoid dark colours and busy prints and incorporate light and neutral tones to create a sense of space. With a trend in office plants, introducing greenery alludes to a bigger office while also adding character. As mentioned above our Trak System also allows for planter boxes to be mounted above workstations for a simple and minimal solution to decorate.

Transform your workspace with Luca

July 3, 2018

We recently welcomed Luca, the grand and remarkably modern arm chair to our seating collection.

Perfectly placed as a standalone piece or as part of a larger setting, the design-savvy range lends itself to be used in a number of applications from executive offices to breakout spaces, receptions and lobbies alike.

Available in grey, navy and charcoal commercial grade fabric – Luca allows you to choose the colour that will complement the palette of your workspace.

Luca is also perfectly comfortable with its high back, smooth contours and high density foam padding.

Oozing with visual appeal and practicality, Luca is set to elevate the aesthetics of every office landscape.

CREATE YOUR PERFECT SPACE WITH MIX

August 2, 2017

Introducing Mix, a remarkably versatile and highly customisable seating solution.

Designed and manufactured locally, Mix blocks can be used individually or together in a countless number of configurations to suit your every need.

Featuring an 18mm melamine construction and the ability to integrate cushions and electrical outlets, Mix is not only flexible it’s also perfectly practical.

From small setting to a complete auditorium set up, Mix has the ability to be built to fit any space lending itself to be useful in just about every landscape from receptions to lobbies, lunchrooms, casual meeting spaces, university working zones and library seating.

With a wide range of melamine, textured melamine and fabric options available, Mix blocks are your personalised creation.

Wisdom Homes Luxurious New Headquarters is Complete

June 14, 2017

Demonstrating aesthetic finesse and design practicality, Wisdom Homes’ new headquarters exudes contemporary appeal.

Showcasing our furnishings in a brilliant blend of woodgrain, black, grey and white, a unique and impressive outlook has been created.

The large two story workspace features a number of zones including workstation areas, boardrooms, in-office breakout spaces, quiet work areas, meeting rooms and training rooms. With functionality and aesthetics at the top of mind we were able to provide a solution for every scenario.

Keywork workstations were a standout, being used throughout the main offices, boardroom, executive offices and quiet working rooms.

Trak accessory rails featured prominently hosting a variety of acoustic screens and planters. Globe sliding door units in black with custom Notaio Walnut melamine planters were placed around the office to fulfil storage needs whilst providing another element of greenery.

Nataio Walnut Keywork spine units and custom joinery accentuated the executive offices, along with the use of Miro and Miro S chairs. Zorro chairs were also applied remarkably, being used as visitor chairs in executive offices, Axis work pods and in meeting rooms.

Logic monitor arms were integrated on every desk, providing staff and executives with the ability to have multiple screens and laptop holders.

Axis was used to create separate in-office workspaces for management, the selection of grey and black bringing a smart look to the area and tying in well with the use of the woodgrain colour surrounding them.

A Jam counter table with Zorro stools provided a casual in-office meeting area where colour consultants and design specialists can sit comfortably to meet and brainstorm. Training rooms were also dressed radiantly hosting Oslo mobile tables and Miro chairs.

Wisdom Homes’ new boardroom is also commendable, the striking use of Baz chairs and Keywork boardroom table oozes luxury. Framed with a beautiful feature roof and glass doors overlooking the entire office it’s a boardroom fully equipped for the making of the most important decisions.

All in all, Wisdom’s new headquarters is certainly equipped with all the elements for success.

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