It can be exciting choosing new office furniture and many people are keen for their environment to look as good as possible.
However, important as it is to have the office look good, there are some critical practical considerations that need to also be made.
  Space and the use of it can have a massive impact on the efficiency of the office environment.
Decide what amount of space your staff need and where appropriate talk to them about how they work best.
Tailoring a work environment to the individual can help with their morale, motivation and efficiency.
For example one member of staff primarily uses the phone; their workspace may be a great deal smaller than someone who spends a great deal of time sorting paperwork and likes the space to lay it out.
Still others may like some shelving provided as they like to work from folders etc.
it just takes a little time and consideration.
Once you have done this all the ideas can be put together and a best fit solution that fits both space an budget can be applied.
Where possible ensure that the furniture solutions are flexible, fitted furniture is very expensive and leave no allowance for changes to be made.
Furniture that has extension panels that can be added or removed are also worth considering if the company is liable to grow or reduce in its number of staff.
Finally, the appearance of the furniture is important.
Generally speaking, furniture that is robust, easy to clean and neutral in colour is a good choice.
Avoid designs that are overly gender specific and buy the highest quality you can afford.