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15 Brilliant Boardrooms
Need some inspiration for your next boardroom redesign? Our advice is think bold! Boring boardrooms are a thing of the past.
Here’s a selection of 15 recent boardrooms that are some of our favourites. You’ll notice from table style to seating, lighting, artwork and colour selection no detail has been overlooked in these brilliantly styled boardrooms.
Product Spotlight – Lite Reception Counter
Following design principles of simplicity, equilibrium and symmetry the Lite counter has proven to be a high achiever.
Featuring an 18mm thick outer construction that wraps around a 33mm thick desk top in either a veneer or 2 pack finish the Lite exemplifies quality.
Available in a variety of sizes and with an option to add a return, Lite is not only aesthetically pleasing it is practical too.
Already being used in countless offices Lite is certainly a professional and contemporary addition to any reception area.
Jurlique’s New Sydney Office Hits the Mark
From its unique finishes to its well designed layout and ultra stylish furnishings Jurlique’s new headquarters oozes with contemporary appeal.
Our Benchwork workstations and Dart tables looked amazing with tops made from recycled wooden floorboards, black edging and a classic black powdercoat finish.
Our mobile caddies featured seatpads in a fabric selection that perfectly complimented the rest of the office landscape.
The Universal bookcases were also paired with pot plants to create a simple yet remarkably attractive feature that was carried right throughout the office.
Designed and Project managed by Intermain, this lush Sydney office certainly hits the mark!
6 Steps to Improve Your Emails
It’s no secret that in business email is used more than any other means of communication, but even though email has become second nature to us, sometimes there are some basic rules that seem to be forgotten. Apart from the obvious rules of including a relevant subject line and using the appropriate language here are some other best-practice rules that can’t be ignored:
Reply All – Think twice before hitting reply all and decide who actually needs to receive the email. Intentional and frequent use of this feature can cause frustration if the information in the thread isn’t relevant to the recipient. Whilst it’s good to keep colleagues and customers in the loop irrelevant emails only clog up inboxes.
Response Time – The sooner you respond the better but all emails should certainly be replied to within 24 hours. Get in the habit of replying immediately and in situations where you can’t because you don’t have the answer let them know what you’re waiting on and when you expect to get them the information they need.
Proof Read - Mistakes in emails rarely go unnoticed. Be sure to read over your email before sending it. Don’t rely on spell check and do take care to ensure your message is clear, succinct and free of spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.
When in Doubt Leave it Out – Be cautious with humour and sarcasm as they can easily get lost in translation without the right tone or facial expressions.
Follow Ups – You’re entitled to politely follow up on emails where there has not been a response. For non urgent issues a follow up 3-4 days is appropriate and for more pressing issues 24-48 hours is considered appropriate. The best follow up emails express an understanding of the person’s busy schedule and explain why a prompt answer is required.
Pick up the Phone – Avoid sending emails for discussions that are better done over the phone or face to face. Delicate conversations are not appropriate to be discussed via email, there’s nothing worse than having an email war. Further to this if you are emailing someone numerous times without achieving a desired outcome a phone call will save you time, trigger a discussion and help you get the answer you need.
Enlighten Your Workspace
Our new Volt light sets the benchmark for desktop LED lighting with its advanced technology and remarkably modern slimline aesthetic.
Constructed from anodised aluminium the compact offering is supremely versatile with the ability to be adjusted to any angle and neatly folded up when not in use.
Making Volt even more unique is its integrated USB charging port, impressive finger slide dimmer control and five different colour temperatures that allow users to maintain the exact level of precision light required for the task at hand.
Energy efficiency and longevity also get a big tick with it’s low 530 lumen output and 50,000 hour lifespan, that’s equivelent to 24 years of typical office use!
Rocco Has Arrived!
Sophistication and edginess combine to produce Rocco, a wonderfully unique and perfectly practical lounge chair.
Featuring full fabric upholstery in grey, green, blue and burgundy with a choice of modern solid wooden legs in beech or black, Rocco makes a bold statement in a number of corporate applications.
If form and function are at the top of your checklist then Rocco is the ideal solution for you. Come in and try Rocco at our St Peters showroom or buy it on our online store.
Last Chance to Enter Our Catalogue Super Search for a Chance to Win a $500 Krost Gift Voucher!
Have you entered our Catalogue Super Search yet? If not now’s your last chance at a shot of winning 1 of 5, $500 Krost gift vouchers before the competition closes this Friday.
The Super Search marks the release of our 2015 Office Furniture Catalogue which includes our entire collection and a host of brand new products including the Enzo, Rocco, Buzz, Volt, Miro Visitor, upholstered Zorro stools and much more.
To enter the competition all you’ll need to do is simply find all the listed items in our wraparound cover and you’ll be automatically entered into the draw.
And if you haven’t received a copy of the 2015 edition yet let us know and we’ll mail you a copy, otherwise you can view it online.
To enter the Super Search click here , Good luck!
Sensational New Sydney Office
Sensational, contemporary and functional. Just a few of the words to describe Valitel’s brand new Sydney workspace.
The office showcases a modern high pitched roof that allows natural light to illuminate the office, trendy polished concrete floors and wonderful use of greenery thanks to our which surround the Benchwork workstations.
Designers at Shakeup Architecture can certainly be commended on their talented selection of furniture and finishes throughout this lovely office and we particularly love how they used our Dart table and Sax chairs in the vibrant boardroom. Simply Brilliant!
2015 Catalogue Out Now. Enter Our Super Search for a Chance to Win a $500 Krost Gift Voucher!
Have you received your copy of our 2015 Office Furniture catalogue yet?
Continuing with the pixel art illustrations of our 2014 catalogue, this version marks our 26th annual edition and our best version yet. It includes our entire collection and a host of brand new products including the Enzo, Rocco, Buzz, Volt, Miro Visitor, upholstered Zorro stools and much more.
To announce its arrival we’d like to offer you the chance to win 1 of 5, $500 Krost gift vouchers by simply entering our 2015 Catalogue Super Search and finding all the items in our wraparound cover.
If you haven’t received a copy of the 2015 edition yet let us know and we’ll mail you a copy, otherwise you can view it online.
To enter the Super Search click here , Good luck!
What’s the Buzz about?
Our brand new Buzz tables have just arrived and they’re already flying out the door and into training and conference rooms.
Boasting powder coated steel frames and polypropylene construction, with a 25mm top and unique rubber edging that matches all the other trims, Buzz redefines the the meaning of form and function.
Buzz is also easily maneuverable with 4 heavy duty castors that can be locked securely into place. Buzz also features an easy to use mechanism that allows the table tops to fold up and nest together for easy storage.
Included with all Buzz tables is a linking piece that can be used to join the tables together for larger configurations. The tables also feature an integrated under-desk stationery track.
Available in 2 two sizes, 750mm & 1500mm wide, Buzz tables are engineered to excel in training, conference and teamwork settings.
Buy the Buzz tables online here.
Fun New Sydney Office
A sense of fun and a sophisticated range of furnishings united at D&C Interior Projects new Sydney office resulting in an exciting and contemporary workspace.
Characterised by a range of our products including Benchwork Trak, Lift and Mint workstations, Contiand Dart tables, Miro S, Tex, Scoop, Cali, Pac and Tang chairs and lounges along with a number of our other products – the new office is a testament to stunning design and quality products.
The office also features a number of unique elements including an in-office putting green, a virtual planning area, fish tank and a full size motorbike on display to create a fabulous showpiece workspace.
