FUNCTIONAL OFFICE SPACE

WHAT GOES INTO DESIGNING FUNCTIONAL OFFICE SPACE?

When many people think about office design, it starts and stops with how the office will look, but that’s only the beginning.

Understandably, the appearance of your office is important says a lot about you and your business to clients and prospects. It conveys your business image, reflects your company’s culture, and properly conceived is consistent with your vision.

Office space functionality goes much farther.

Study after study leaves no doubt whatsoever about the role a truly functional office plays with respect to employee morale and productivity, things that affect your bottom line in a myriad of different ways.

Functional office space makes a huge difference, but what goes into it?

Furniture, storage, lighting, seating and how to configure space will all play important roles.

The right furniture that meets your needs, works within available space and conveys the right image is a great starting point. At Rose City Office Furnishings, we’ve got that covered with a world of options from Friant, AIS, Paoli, Maxon, FirstOffice and OFS. Many items can be custom designed to meet the unique needs and perplexing challenges.

If you’re looking to save money, you’ll appreciate our inventory of used office furniture that features other great brands including Steelcase, Herman Miller, Knoll, Haworth and others.

Don’t take storage for granted, you’ve got many options, and contributes to a both fluid work environment, atmosphere and image.

The same can be said for lighting. The right choices spur productivity and lends ambience.

Configuring the space is an opportunity to again, choose from modular, panel systems, and cubicles that can be fixed or adjustable, to give the best performance, optimize space utilization and create the best look.

Finally, seating choices are answered by our tremendous selection office chairs, combining just the right comfort, fit and function.

Getting started couldn’t be easier – call for a Free Consultation. We are located near downtown Portland and will be happy to have you visit our showroom or we’ll come see you.

New Office Chair in Portland ?

NOT JUST ANY OLD CHAIR, IT’S YOUR CHAIR!

It likely comes as no surprise to you that office chairs, from executive chairs to chairs around the conference room table, chairs for support staff and guest seating are big, big business.

How big?

Seating constitutes more than 30% of total office furniture sales, over three billion dollars of an industry that is rapidly approaching annual sales of ten billion dollars in the United States alone.

In subsequent posts we’ll focus in greater detail on the ergonomic benefits of office chairs as well as other aspects of your office. The more you know the better and more informed choices you’ll make. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to make your employees and office more productive armed with a little information and helpful advice.

Rose City Office Furniture has a great selection in all price ranges and we hope you’ll visit Portland’s best office furniture dealer soon.

Until you do, a few things to keep in mind.

From models that offer terrific value and economy, to higher-end office chairs featuring options combining amazing functionality, comfort and great looks, there is a lot you learn by visiting our website. And while we’re glad you’re here, we also know that there is simply no substitute for coming in, taking a look, discussing your needs with a real live person.

And, of course, having a seat.

Think of buying chairs along the lines of buying a mattress. You wouldn’t buy a mattress without lying down on it, and that’s a sound practice for chairs as well.

In fact, the 2000 hours or so that you’ll spend annually in your chair, are a close second to the hours we spend in our beds, so we invite to stop in and have a test seat.

After all, it’s not just any chair.

It’s your chair!

Where to get started?

SOMETIMES THE PLACE TO START IS WITH A LITTLE FREE CONVERSATION

When you really think about it, there’s a lot that goes into an office. We’ve been helping find the right office furniture solution for Oregon and Washington customers for over 30 years.

It’s more than just selecting the right furniture and equipment; there are also considerations of space, workflow, and the image you want to present to customers, prospects and vendors.

Decisions directly impacting productivity and morale that can make a huge difference in your bottom line.

Rose City Office Furnishings can help and all it takes is phone call or visit to get your Free Consultation started.

A few questions and a little conversation with professionals dedicated to helping you make your office all it can be and by that we mean the best it can be.

Your furniture and equipment may fit, but it may work against efficiency and comfort, and other factors to consider. How do your employees work and what are their storage needs, what are the best desk, lighting and seating options? How can you provide a workspace that is as safe and efficient as it is pleasant and enjoyable?

Best of all, whatever the size of your office, Rose City can help!

Because taking a proactive approach and making your office layout work for you – rather than against you – isn’t reserved for Fortune 500 Headquarters.

Often, the right design, to you’re your office work for you, is even more critical for small, individual offices. The right design, furniture tailored to the needs of your business and realities of your space, can deliver not only more comfort, but increased productivity.

So ask yourself a few questions:

* Are you working around an inconvenient, counter-productive office layout?
* Do you recognize the need to fix this but are unsure how to do it?
* How much would optimizing space benefit your business?

At Rose City Office Furnishings, Portland’s Office Furniture source, we’re ready when you are and would love to talk.

Take advantage of a Free Consultation and let’s work together to make your office all it can be.

Your employees and your bottom line will thank you.