When Functionality meets Design

May 10, 2017

Another successful project was completed at Hitch Advisory, Bondi Junction.

Combining smart storage solutions through our Spine units and eye catching black Dart legs in the executive offices with views extending all the way to Bondi Beach, this space has been designed with flair.

A simple but stunning black and white vision was the centre of the design for the open office, featuring our Benchwork workstations and Trak system powder coated in black, Miro chairs, black Globe mobile pedestal against contrasting white Globe sliding door cupboards and the space saving Logic Monitor arms.

Accents of colours were added through greenery in our Globe planters and a sophisticated touch of gold around the office. The meeting and waiting spaces also feature our black Dart conference table and Zorro chairs upholstered in our house grey fabric tying in perfectly with the monochromatic theme of the space.

To see the full project, browse through the gallery below.

And if you have any upcoming project you'd like to discuss. drop us a line here.

Escape with Scape

May 4, 2017

Introducing Scape, the extremely versatile and perfectly practical screening solution.

Scape allows you to divide your office into separate work areas, private meeting spaces or relaxing breakout zones, they’re the perfect tool to create a space within a space.

Featuring noise absorption properties, the Scape gives you a tranquil place to escape the hustle and bustle of the open office to concentrate, relax or have a chat.

Scape can be used as a single screen or as a set of three zipped together for heightened privacy ensuring you’re equipped to form the perfect division for your environment.

It’s aesthetically pleasing profile, internal steel frame and heavy powder coated base ensure that Scape is both easy on the eye and fit for purpose.

Come in and see Scape in our Mascot HQ or buy it online here.

Hot ? Cold? How to Get it Right in the Office

April 27, 2017

Too hot? Too cold? It seems impossible to please everyone in the office when it comes to temperature.

We are all guilty of complaining about it and trying to take control over the dial.

In an era of open office layout, pleasing everyone is near impossible, so how can we make the workspace more comfortable for all?

Studies show that productivity can drop off by as much as 20% if the temperature is judged uncomfortable as well as contributing to fatigue, heat and cold related illnesses.

So figuring out the right temperature is not just a matter of stopping the complaints, it is also one of health and well-being.

As a rule of thumb, the office temperature should sit somewhere between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius. However the felt temperature under the same digit will highly vary according to the season, the level of activity, the amount and type of clothing worn by employees, the location of their desk in the office, the outside air temperature or the humidity level.

A study run by the Netherlands also revealed that women, who produce about 30% less body heat than men, prefer temperatures about 3 degrees warmer than their male colleagues.

With the Australian weather being rather unpredictable lately, here are a few tips to help make the workplace a little more enjoyable for everyone:

- Regulate your air conditioning unit for temperature (between 22 and 26 degrees) and for humidity (between 40 and 60%)

- Check that the air conditioning reaches all areas in the office and get it serviced regularly

- Avoid installing workstations directly under air conditioning outlets

- Direct airflow away from people by installing deflectors on air vents

- Assess the level of sunlight and heat coming through the windows, you may need to apply a window treatment to block out the light or simply install some blinds

- Avoid having too many employees as well as heat generating equipment in small rooms

- Ensure adequate air flow throughout the office to avoid a feeling of stuffiness. On the other hand too much air flow will cause draughts. A desirable air flow sits between 0.1 and 0.2 metres per second

Our 2017 Biggest Morning Tea

April 20, 2017

On the 24th of May 2017, Krost will be hosting a company Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council and their mission to beat cancer.

Over the past two years we have raised over $3000 to help fund the Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention and support programmes and this year we hope to raise even more!

You can help us, any donation big or small, can make a difference. Simply click here to donate.

To find out more about how your donation can help, click here.

Let’s raise our cups and together we’ll beat cancer!

Happy Easter! Enter our Competition for your Chance to Win a Jena Rocking Chair

April 12, 2017

We’re celebrating Easter this year by throwing a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt, where you have a chance to win one of our new Jena rocking chairs.

All you need to do is locate the Easter Eggs on our product pages. The products you'll need to find are new for 2017 and pictured below. When you find a virtual egg, just click on it and fill out the entry form for one entry into the draw. The more eggs you find, the more entries you'll have – there are a total of 5 to be found!

Competition closes Tuesday 18th of April at 12am. Good luck and have an egg-celent Easter!

Custom-Made Joinery at the Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

April 4, 2017

The Cabramatta library recently received a full face lift, offering its visitors a brand new space to think, read and create.

A versatile system of bench seating and joinery was designed by Antoniades Architects and perfectly integrated into the building's existing shell.

Manufactured locally in our Mascot factories, the upholstered bench seats feature integrated power stations and offer informal spaces to relax and read in while minimalist tables and individual workstations provide the perfect place for team work or personal studies.

Bookcases and storage units were created to blend flawlessly within the space with colour selections matching the upholstery perfectly.

Designed to encourage interaction with the space and provide a modern way for users to work, Cabramatta library has been built to cater for today's demands.

If you'd like to know more about our joinery capabilities, drop us a line here.

InDesign Labels Our Customer Service Model as the Industry Benchmark

March 27, 2017

We're delighted that our customer service has been referenced as the benchmark in InDesign’s recent articl e.

Providing superior customer service is central to everything we do and our mission statement:

Offer the best possible experience through superior quality, passion and commitment.

The article highlights our most important values including our commitment to quality products, our holistic approach to managing your projects from beginning to end, our simplified communications processes, our world class showroom, our open offices/ factory and our industry best lead times.

Since opening our doors in 1989 we’ve lived and breathed this philosophy and look forward to continuing for many years to come.

Jena – Luxury Has Arrived!

March 21, 2017

We’re extremely excited to announce the launch of our Jena range.

The sophisticated Jena chair offers a unique option set to ensure it looks great in any office landscape.

Available with a choice of grey or charcoal fabric upholstery and three different shell colours including white, grey and black on top of either a flawless solid wooden rocking base or tubular chrome legs.

Jena’s styled seat and back combine to form the perfect combination of uncompromised comfort and attention to detail.

Jena is available on our online store, or, to try it first, come and visit our Mascot headquarters.

Moving Sale - All Stock Must Go!

March 17, 2017

Are you looking for a bargain?

It's time to say goodbye to our St Peters showroom, and to save us from transporting all the stock over, we have been clearing it.

You only have until Tuesday 21st March, so if you are looking for some office furniture at unbelievable prices and need it quick, check out our clearance store now. All stock must go!

Please note that we will only deliver to Sydney areas.

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Say Hello To Oslo

March 9, 2017

Designed for the corporate world, Oslo is more than just one product, it lets you transform your entire office into a seamless executive landscape.

Combining clean lines with a slimline tapered profile, the Oslo range offers a complete solution for the office. Its brushed stainless steel legs give Oslo an understated elegance and sharpness to compliment the office landscape.

Ranging from a simple desk, with or without return and pedestal, the Oslo desking system is also available with a number of Spine units to add ample storage to your work surface.

Oslo Executive Desk with Return and Return End Pedestal

Take your meetings to the next level with our Oslo boardroom and conference tables. Available as a single or multi-leg system for added strength and stability, the Oslo tables can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and finishes to suit your interior.

Don't leave any space out and ensure your vision is carried throughout the entire office environment for lasting impressions from reception, to training room and breakout areas with the Oslo coffee tables, flip folding tables and counter tables.

Oslo Round Coffee Table with Sana Lounge

Visit our Mascot headquarters to discover the entire Oslo range or enquire here.

Our 2017 Catalogue is Out! Order Your Copy Now

March 2, 2017

The wait is over! Our 2017 Catalogue is out and we cannot wait for your to see it.

After producing an Award winning catalogue last year, the pressure was on to outshine our 2016 edition.

Our 2017 catalogue and 28th edition hosts a range of new and exciting products. From our complete range of executive desks and tables Oslo, to our statement rocking chair Jena, or sleek and elegant Sana leather lounge and many others, there is a piece to compliment every workspace.

Designed around today's office reality, our new and improved range of office furniture answers the dilemmas of the open office, the need to integrate technologies and the conscious effort to be healthy and active at work.

Whether you're looking to furnish a home office or a multi-level corporate space, we have the solution.

To order your copy of our new 2017 Catalogue or to view it online, click here.

What Office Design Trends Can We Expect In 2017?

February 21, 2017

As we have seen workplaces shift increasingly from traditional office layouts to open plan spaces in the last few decades, personalisation has now become the focus of designers. The way we are working has changed, we are becoming more and more mobile and designers recognise the need to capture the organisation's DNA, to understand employees and the way they carry out their day-to-day job. They also acknowledge that our work environment undeniably impacts our mood and productivity.

Let's have a look at what 2017 has in store for us.

- Embracing technology: smart offices embrace and integrate technologies. The use of apps to book a meeting room, the ability to charge devices and plug in from anywhere in the office with ample power sockets available, connect wirelessly to any screen and access our files remotely sitting at a cafe or at home from the cloud will all contribute to higher mobility

- Promoting health and well-being: ergonomic seating, height adjustable workstations, chill-out zones, lunch time yoga classes or simply introducing natural light and indoor plants or vertical gardens are proven to boost productivity and reduce stress and absenteeism and are features we are going to see more and more in new offices

- Creating privacy: with the rise of open plan offices, finding privacy can prove a hard task. The use of acoustic screens, quiet rooms or acoustic furniture pods throughout the work space are all ways to create some much needed privacy

- Flexible and adaptable furniture: with employees' and companies' needs changing constantly, it is important to design your work space accordingly. Offering various work spaces that adapt to the task at hand, also known as Activity Based Working, is on the rise. Using adaptable furniture such as modular seating, desk pods, informal meeting spaces or workstations that can be reconfigured as needed will also help future proof your office.

Stay tune for more new products from us this year.

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