Are you redesigning your office space or furnishing a new office? No matter your situation, you will likely need to purchase new office furniture. While shopping for furniture, you will see a wide range of options. You may find yourself getting lost in all the different choices while trying to stay within your budget. We are here to teach you how to shop smart for your office furniture.
To create a stylish and functional office space, you will want to purchase furniture that fits your office space and your employee’s needs. What kind of furniture should you buy first?
The answer is ergonomic furniture. Establishing ergonomics within the work environment will lower work injuries and enhance physical comfort. Ergonomic products were designed to maximize productivity by minimizing fatigue and discomfort. This type of office furniture helps improve efficiency and safety in the workplace. Without ergonomic furniture, workers are more likely to experience poor circulation, lower back and neck pain, muscle cramps, carpal tunnel syndrome, and overall mental/physical fatigue.
Our ergonomic specialists at Edwards & Hill Office furniture can show you a wide range of ergonomic products that include exceptional features.
Here are great features of ergonomic furniture:
-Adjustable height tables and desks
-Adjustable keyboards
-Ergonomic lighting
-Ergonomic seating
Of all the ergonomic products you can choose from, ergonomic chairs are essential for the office. These office chairs provide comfort to the spine and excellent lumbar support. Some great accessories to add to your ergonomic chairs are neck pillows, gel seat cushions and footrests.
Ergonomic desks are also becoming increasingly popular. They offer height adjustability to provide plenty of legroom as users sit, as well as the option to stand if they become tired or restless. By having plenty of ways to position the body, users can reduce the physical strain experienced from prolonged sitting.
Beyond a good workspace, you cannot forget ergonomic lighting. With quality ergonomic task lighting, workers will not have to strain their eyes, which will assist them in maximizing their work productivity.
Consider purchasing furniture that conveys who you are as a company. There is no one way to work anymore, so it’s important that your furniture meets your company’s specific needs.
To keep you on the right track, here are some mistakes you should avoid while shopping smart for office furniture:
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Impulsively purchasing office furniture. It’s important to never rush a purchase. Instead, assess your office needs and request design consulting and/or space planning from a professional.
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Purchasing only trendy furniture. It is best to buy timeless furniture pieces that can be used throughout the entire office, adding trendy pieces here and there to complement your space and give it that “wow” factor.
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Buying furniture with the wrong fabrics. Some areas of the office will need fabrics that are easy to clean. These items are perfect for break rooms and high traffic areas that may face spills or food stains. You might want to consider mesh fabrics for humid areas of the office. Mesh furniture will provide employees good airflow to their bodies as they sit for extended periods of time.
Edwards & Hill Office Furniture is here to help you yield more sales, enhance work productivity and improve overall employee satisfaction with outstanding ergonomic products. Have a look at our ergonomic furniture to see how we can help you create a comfortable and flexible workspace today.
Edwards & Hill Office Furniture is a leading office planner and supplier for commercial companies, government agencies and individual consumers nationwide. We sell and install office furniture. We design and plan office layouts from start to finish. We even help you relocate and handle planning, marketing, public relations, and film and video production.
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