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A Buyers Guide to Modular Desks
A modular office desk is one which usually forms part of a group of desks in a large office or open plan environment. They are often organised into clusters, corresponding to workgroups in the organisation. You often find modular desks in a back-to-back configuration with desktop screens as separators and possibly tool bars for fixing monitors and other equipment.
A Buyers Guide to Budget Office Furniture
There are a number of things you need to be very wary of when buying budget office furniture.
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Firstly, you need to consider the net price you are going to pay, not just the headline discount figure. Some retailers offer apparent discounts of up to to 60% off normal retail price, but you need to ask yourself whether the normal retail price is realistic. Other retailers offering discounts in the region of 20% may be using a more realistic retail price, so that the net cost of the desk from either retailer can end up very similar. On the subject of cost, you also need to be aware of the delivery and installation costs: some office furniture dealers offer free deliver and installation, while others charge quite a high amount for delivery alone, leaving you to assemble and install the furniture yourself.
A Buyers Guide to Canteen Furniture
Many offices and commercial premises have a staff canteen or similar area which requires furniture. There are man different styles available, from old-fashioned French bistro-style furniture to modern designer furniture. Many office furniture dealers and manufacturers have specialised canteen furniture available in their standard office furniture catalogues.
A Buyers Guide to Office Chairs
Office chairs is one area where you definitely get what you pay for. You can often find standard office chairs for less than £50, or you can pay up to £1,000 for a fully functional ergonomic office chair. You probably spend as much time in your office chair, in front of your desk, as you do in bed; so it is well worth giving some thought to what you need before you purchase.
A Buyers Guide to Tambour Cupboards
Tambour cupboards are office storage cupboards with slatted doors which normally roll sideways into the frame of the cupboard. Some of them have doors which roll upwards, but these are less common because the mechanisms are more fragile.
They probably offer the most efficient and practical storage method in a modern office, since they can be used for many different purposes, including general storage, filing and for storing books.
A Buyers Guide to Executive Office Furniture
Executive office furniture comes in a very wide variety of styles, finishes and prices, from standard desks with a melamine finish to custom-built desks in real wood veneers.
There are basically two main styles of executive office furniture, contemporary and classic. Contemporary office furniture is usually designed by leading European furniture designers.
A Buyers Guide to call Centre Furniture
A significant consideration when buying call centre furniture is density, ie the number of people you can comfortably fit in a particular space. The smallest practical workspace, considering the need for a computer and telephone is 80cm wide by 60-80cm deep.
There are three basic styles of call centre desks to consider:
A Buyers Guide to Reception Desks and Counters
Reception desks tend to be standard office desks, usually with the addition of a raised shelf to at the front of the desk to accommodate people as they walk into an office.
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Reception counters, on the other hand are specifically designed pieces of office furniture which tend to be higher than normal office desks and can probably accommodate more than one receptionist. You see them in many buildings - as well as normal offices they can be found in hotels, sports centres, airports etc.
A Buyers Guide to Office Screens
Office Screens are usually used to provide privacy and a better working environment in an open plan office. They are cheaper and much more flexible than building partition walls and do not normally need the permission of the owner of the building. Modern office screens come in a very wide range of materials and formats, so you are advised to carry out some research before making a commitment. Some screens come in standard sizes and finishes and are stocked by suppliers, so they can often be purchased and installed in a matter of days, while others are made to order. These usually take a few weeks, but they can be tailored to your individual requirements, for example if you have specific requirements for colours and finishes.
A Buyers Guide to Bench Desk Systems
Bench desk systems are becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons:
- They can be used to make the most efficient use of limited space, giving a comfortable working environment for the maximum number of people.
- The system of sharing desktops and desk legs means that a bench desking system can be much more cost effective than other systems.
- The linear space and - in some cases - the central gap between desktops makes cable installation and management easy.
A buyers guide to height-adjustable desks
Height adjustable desks can be required for a number of reasons:
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Certain categories of workers, for example designers, draughtsmen and architects often prefer to work at both sitting and standing height. These desks are often called sit-stand desks.
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Health and safety and other workplace regulations can require offices to accommodate individuals who are taller or shorter than normal or who have reduced mobility, for example wheelchair users.
A Buyers Guide to Meeting Tables
There are many different styles and types of meeting tables available, depending on your specific requirements. Modular tables are usually available in rectangular and half-moon shapes and can be used in a flexible way to create many different table shapes. Modular tables are particularly useful for multi-purpose rooms, for example room that double up as conference rooms and training rooms.