Krost Seating Receives An AFRDI Green Tick

November 29, 2021

We’re thrilled to share that we have been awarded AFRDI Green tick certifications for a number of our seating products including:

The AFRDI Green Tick is a sustainability certification program developed by Furntech-AFRDI that focuses on embracing sustainable practices within the furniture manufacturing industry. Such practices involve waste minimisation and efficient use of raw materials to extend a product’s working life.

To achieve this certification, our Space, Future, Sonic, Hana, Alex, Kobi, Koko chairs were put through rigorous commercial testing, subsequently meeting all of the requirements of the AFRDI Standard 150:2012 Sustainability Standard - Commercial Furniture.

These chairs join the Benchwork, Keywork, Swish, Miro, and Noma, as our other already certified AFRDI Green products.

Obtaining these various certifications for our product range is part of an ongoing process to develop commercial furniture fit for all applications while minimising our impact on the environment.

Krost Goes Live With CUB Podcast

October 25, 2021

We’re excited to share that our director, Gareth Krost, recently appeared on the Catching Up with CUB podcast, where he explored the challenges and opportunities of running Krost Business Furniture.

Gareth discusses the necessity of constantly adapting the business’s operations to remain relevant and successful for over 90 years in such a competitive industry.

Check out the full podcast below!

R U OK?

September 8, 2021

Are they really OK? Ask them today.

Today and every day, at Krost, we are supporting R U OK? Day.

Now, even more than ever, people we know might be having a hard time. Do we know how the people in our world are really going? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. Keep reading to find out more about how you can start a conversation and help others.

Today is R U OK?Day – and a reminder we need to stay connected and make asking “are you OK?” part of our everyday. That way if someone we know is struggling with something big or small they’ll know we care.

When we genuinely ask, “are you OK?” and are prepared to listen to them about how they’re feeling and what’s going on in their life, we can help someone who might be struggling feel connected and supported, long before they’re in crisis.

Don’t wait until someone’s visibly distressed; make a moment meaningful today and ask “are you OK?”.

Meaningful moments to talk about life’s ups and downs are more likely to happen when we’re spending quality time together. Some good opportunities for talking include:

On breaks from work or study
When exercising together
When connecting or doing activities together online
When you’re spending time together socially
When you’re doing an activity side-by-side
When you’re sharing a meal
When you’re travelling together, even a short trip can be a good time to talk

To show our support and raise awareness, today, we’ll be sharing information and resources with our team and on our social media platforms that will help everyone make a moment meaningful by asking the people in your world how they’re really going.

We’ve also asked the wonderful people at Krost to show their support by wearing their best yellow or R U OK? outfits. Don’t forget to follow us and check our Instagram page @krostfurniture today to see it all.

You can also watch the below video for tips on how to ask your co-workers if they are ok.

ALEC’s guide to asking R U OK? at Work from R U OK? on Vimeo.

Are they really OK? Ask them today. A conversation could change a life. If you need immediate crisis or emotional support you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

R U OK? is a national charity dedicated to inspiring all of us to have regular, meaningful conversations to support anyone struggling with life’s ups and downs. You can find conversation tips at ruok.org.au

Here’s a bunch of images for you to share on your social media pages if you’d like to help raise awareness (right click on the image and save as).

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The Krost Team is Walking to Support Camp Quality this Month

September 1, 2021

We’re excited to share that we have joined the Big Walk for Little Kids walking challenge!

Starting yesterday, our team has committed to walk every day until the end of the month and raise funds to support kids impacted by cancer.

We would love your help. If you can, please support us to give Aussie kids impacted by cancer every opportunity to thrive. Every donation makes a difference and is greatly appreciated!

Every day, 2 Australian families are given the heart-breaking news that their child has cancer. The funds raised will help Camp Quality provide face-to-face support in hospitals, support families online, educate school kids about cancer to reduce bullying and send kids and their families to Kids’ and Family camp to give kids a chance to be kids again.

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If you’d like to find out more about the cause, please visit the Camp Quality website .

Thank you for your support!

Simple Yet Elegant - FKW Chartered Accountants

August 4, 2021

Through classic finishes and a neutral colour palette, Melanie Redman Design have successfully transformed the office space of Flegg Kehlet Wagner Chartered Accountants into a contemporary and functional environment.

Cleverly segmented by our 4 way Benchwork workstations, the open office offers employees privacy through Local acoustic screens and individual storage with Globe mobile pedestals.

Elegance and simplicity characterise the various meeting rooms defined by dark wooden tones and varying upholstery selection. The ‘Think Tank’, beautifully furnished with a Dart round table and Zorro chairs allows the team to gather for small informal meetings while the boardroom has been fitted with a large Dart rectangular table and black Marc chairs elevating the space with a luxe feel.

Several breakout spaces were created for the team through low and high occasional seating options with our Cali chairs within the open office space and Indi stools overlooking the surrounding suburbs.

Oozing professional appeal, the executive office features our Merge corner workstation and return end pedestal perfectly complemented with a Marc high back chair.

FKW Chartered Accountants’ new office expresses cohesiveness and has been carefully designed to create a productive workspace that incorporates modern aesthetics, comfort and practicality.

Kingsmede: A Sleek & Cohesive Design

July 26, 2021

Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Kingsmedes’ office pulls you into a future with its sleek and cohesive design that is carried throughout all three levels of the office. The Kingsmede team have successfully implemented a clean black and white colour palette that perfectly complements the natural lighting and green highlights situated throughout the space.

The new office encapsulates the essence of a modern workspace characterised by black and white accents through our Keywork workstations and Zak chairs. Combining visual appeal with functionality, the open office is complete with Trak planters, Sparki in desk power and Globe pedestals for storage.

Our Zak chairs and Halo tables are featured throughout the space and in all meeting rooms and boardrooms that vary in size and finish to create cohesive yet distinctive meeting environments.

The Kingsmede team has successfully designed a sleek minimalist workspace that instills collaboration and productivity across all three levels.

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An Office That Exudes Modern Appeal

July 21, 2021

Blending contemporary finishes with a unique design, EVY Professional’s new Melbourne office exudes modern appeal.

Upon entry, our Nest coffee tables in black stained wood welcome visitors while perfectly complimenting the surrounding interior finishes of the reception space

The office features light accents mixed with dark timber finishes as seen on our Elki workstations for more individual and collaborative work. Matched with Trak desk mounted rails, Trak open storage boxes, Trak acoustic and environmental panels, Space chairs and Globe mobile pedestals for storage, a workspace which enhances productivity and dynamism is created.

Moving through the space, our Sofi ottomans in a trendy musk and lilac upholstery blend together to form soft seating areas for employees. Our Sofi ottomans are mobile in design, allowing staff to move and create their own work environment based on their needs and requirements. Custom joinery was crafted into the landscape throughout with integrated hinge door cupboards and a kitchen unit in Maison Oak Polytec finish. Functional additions of sleek built-in storage and fridge compartments ensure employees wellbeing is considered and established.

The meeting room does not stray from the cohesive themes used throughout the open space. Featuring our Cosmopolitan round table and custom joinery cupboard, a contemporary environment is created, perfect for informal and formal settings.

With a focus on creating a modern functional working environment, the executive office features our Miro S Leather chair, paired with a built-in joinery unit fitting the interior effortlessly.

The training room features a wall mounted cupboard in Estella Oak finish, enhancing the cohesiveness in the modern aesthetic seen across the office space.

EVY Professional’s new office space effectively establishes a contemporary working environment by the curation of furniture, finishes and aesthetic.

Nicco - Light & Comfortable

July 7, 2021

Meet Nicco, a light and refined chair that leverages the classic visitor chair design. Versatile in function and perfectly suited for modern workplace environments, Nicco is distinguished by a modest silhouette and is equally at home in a hospitality or commercial landscape.

Nicco is filled with high-density foam padding, complemented by black powder-coated steel legs and an internal steel frame support for structural rigidity. Designed with a polyurethane continuous shell, Nicco is available in a range of contemporary colours including black, charcoal, olive and blue upholstery.

Nicco’s contemporary aesthetic allows it to elevate any space it occupies. See Nicco on display in our Sydney and Melbourne showrooms or shop the range online today.

Our 2021 Biggest Morning Tea

June 30, 2021

Our Sydney and Melbourne teams recently held their 6th annual Biggest Morning Teas to raise funds for the Cancer Council.

Delicious homemade cakes, warm tea, and lots of smiles and laughter filled the room resulting in a fun morning held for a great cause.

Our teams made every cup count, raising over $1,200 towards cancer research, prevention and support programs.

Thanks to both teams for their fantastic effort!

Kenni - A Class of its Own

June 27, 2021

Meet Kenni, the latest addition to our seating collection. Characterised by a style that embodies sophistication, Kenni offers a luxurious vibe to any corporate landscape.

With an emphasis on comfort without compromising on style, Kenni is filled with high-density foam padding, complimented by linear vertical stitching detailing. Wrapped in a soft velvet upholstery, Kenni is available in a range of contemporary colours including charcoal, navy, green or mushroom. Featuring a slim black sled base with the option of a side chair or armchair configuration with either natural or black stained armrests, Kenni’s design can be tailored to suit a variety of applications.

From executive offices, boardrooms to breakout areas, Kenni’s diverse nature and modern appeal effortlessly elevates any space it occupies. See Kenni on display today in our Sydney and Melbourne showrooms or shop the range online today.

End of Financial Year Fast Approaching

June 15, 2021

The end of financial year is fast approaching and for many businesses, there’s now an opportunity to use up the yearly capital expense budget and finalise their expenses before 30 June 2021.

To help businesses recover from the impact of COVID-19, the government has updated the instant asset write-off conditions for eligible businesses and has introduced temporary full expensing.

What does it mean?

Temporary full expensing allows eligible businesses to deduct the full cost of eligible depreciating assets of any value, in the year they are first held, first used or installed ready for use for a taxable purpose.

The cost of improvements to existing eligible depreciating assets made during this period can also be fully deducted.

Who is eligible?

Any business with an aggregated turnover of less than $5 billion is eligible to use temporary full expensing. An alternative income test applies for corporate tax entities with an aggregated turnover of more than $5 billion.

Your business can immediately deduct the business portion of the cost of eligible new depreciating assets, and cost of improvements to existing assets, in their 2020-21 and 2021-22 income tax returns.

For businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $50 million, temporary full expensing also applies to the business portion of eligible second-hand depreciating assets.

If you require a new office fit-out or new office furniture, now is a great time to take advantage of this incentive. Contact us today to get a quote.

For more information, visit the Australian Taxation Office website or speak to your accountant.

Sources:

https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/blog/temporary-full-expensing-explained

https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Depreciation-and-capital-expenses-and-allowances/Temporary-full-expensing/

Bayside City Council - Youth Centre Opening

June 10, 2021

With the recent opening of Bayside City Council’s Youth Centre, we had the opportunity to assist in creating a warm and inviting space for their visitors. The centre aims to provide a safe place where young people can enjoy a range of activities and engage with service providers for support.

A palette of orange, yellow, green and brown reminiscent of autumn cover our Sofi ottomans, providing soft seating areas. Adapting to the curved architectural details of the room, our Sofi ottomans were custom designed in shape to wrap seamlessly around the wall creating an eclectic and earthy yet welcoming environment.

Cohesive in design, Sofi ottoman settings are featured throughout different rooms, coupled with Dart organic coffee tables creating layers of visual interest at every turn.

Completing the centre are our Jive tables with bench seating and Jive counter table paired with Pac stools to further enhance the space, nurturing connection and collaboration.

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

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