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Office managers need to use as much of the available space they have to get the best return on their investment. Many businesses rent accommodation and when square feet are at a premium, the space you have needs to be used in the best possible way.

There’s a huge amount of wasted office space in every office building in the UK, with most of the space being used not being used properly. The space you have needs to be used to its full potential. And you can do this if you get the right kind of office furniture.

The space you have doesn’t matter, it’s the way you use the space that’s important. And to do this you need to carefully look at all the available space you have in each separate room and then choose office furniture which makes the most of this space, while still looking at the design element.

It’s very rare to find a square office where the desks fit neatly in a systematic order. Office spaces simply aren’t like that. There’s the sloping ceiling, the windows at different heights, the multiple doorways and the problems found positioning desks near power outlets and network points. It’s for this reason that planning’s essential.

If you need to make more efficient use of the space, the first place to look at is the layout of the desks and the size of the desks you are currently using. Office desks are available in a number of different sizes suitable for any office type. After this perhaps, the next place to look is the storage solution you are currently using. Making use of the wall space instead of using floor standing cabinets is a great choice here.

Taking a look online is the simplest and quickest way of finding an office furniture solution which doesn’t just look good, but also makes the most of the space you have.

Brian Williams writes regularly for Egan Reid OfficeFurniture regarding all of their various products and services including Office Planning

It’s really important to pay appropriate attention to everything that’s part of your office. And by this we don’t just mean the type of office desks or offices chairs you use. A balanced office is a happy office, but this can only be achieved if some carefully selected smaller office items are used and the office design given careful consideration.

When designing an office, it’s vital that the important office furniture items are included and a style of office theme is decided upon. It’s impossible to have a functional office without chairs, desks and other ancillary office furniture. It’s however perhaps the smaller office items that are forgotten in the office design procedure. The smaller items can make a huge difference to how the office looks and how the office feels. Office items such as clocks, plants, desk lamps and desk fans can really give your office the finishing touch.

If your office only has small windows, it’s a good idea to use desk lamps. Although the room may have some overhead lighting, desk lamps can add a certain ambience to the room and give it a more contemporary feel. Fluorescent lights can make a room feel cold but desk lamps can provide that much needed warmth.

Although the time can be viewed on every computer, a wall clock is still an essential office commodity. If your members of staff can see the clock they’ll all be working to the same time-critical deadlines.

Adding some greenery to the office can help with staff morale and wellbeing. The odd desk plant or even floor standing plant can brighten up the office atmosphere considerably and make it feel more like home than an office.

When you have organised the large pieces of office furniture like the office desks and the office chairs, give a thought to the smaller items too. It’s only when your office feels loved that your staff will be happy and contented.

Brian Williams writes regularly for Egan Reid Office Furniture regarding all of their various products and services including Office Essentials

The health and safety of employees is something that every employer needs to take into consideration. Employers should provide suitable equipment and a suitable environment in which their employees can work and carry out their jobs safely. And, this is not just confined to positions in factories or in industry; it also applies to the office environment.

Many people think health and safety at work is something you only need to be aware of if you work in a factory, but it also applies in an office environment. Although the risks will be fewer in an office, they will still be there. Things which need to be looked at in an office are the chairs and desks an employee may use and also the temperature of the room where the employee sits.

It’s really important for any office manager to put a lot of thought into the chairs they give their employees to sit on. The chair a person sits at must support their back and also be comfortable to sit on. A chair which is uncomfortable can cause aches and pains because the user will have to sit on it for a large portion of their day. An uncomfortable chair or an unsupportive chair really is a no-no.

Ergonomic chairs are the perfect type of chair to use in an office environment. The chair can usually be adjusted to perfectly fit the user’s sitting position, so they can sit comfortably and poor posture and resultant back pain will thus be reduced.

Office desks are perhaps the next most important office furniture item. An office desk should be at the right height and have enough room for the employee to work at easily. It should also have space for the worker’s computer and space for the employee to move around and change seating position if needed.

Being happy and healthy at work is really important and having the right office furniture can really help.

Brian Williams writes regularly for Egan Reid regarding all of their various products and services including Ergonomic Chairs

When you have guests visit your company, you need to make sure they are properly attended to. This means welcoming them appropriately and giving the somewhere to sit until they can be collected by the person they are at your premises to see.

Guests need to be made to feel comfortable as soon as they walk through your door. When they visit an office which has no seats or anywhere for them to rest until they are collected, they will soon start to feel uncomfortable which will put them on edge. First impressions can mean the difference between you earning a new client and alienating a potential client.

A person who arrives at your premises should always have somewhere comfortable and relaxing to sit, which is easily done if you choose stylish office furniture.

Office furniture specialists have an array of different types of furniture which are available for this specific application. Modular reception furniture is a good idea for the company which enjoys changing the layout of reception from time to time or for those awkward spaces where standard sized office reception furniture won’t fit.

Receptions which use modular office furniture can create either a curved or straight seating area in just about any length. The pieces come in sections, so chairs without arms and chairs with arms can be pushed together to make a longer seat. 30 degree and 60 degree link pieces are also available to create a curved seating area.

If a more classic reception is what you are looking for, you can’t go far wrong than choosing leather reception furniture. Leather furniture doesn’t just look great but also exudes a feeling of affluence, which may encourage your guests to do business with you. Leather reception furniture is available in tub type chairs and sofas and standard type chairs and sofas.

Brian Williams writes regularly for Egan Reid Office Furniture regarding all of their various products and services including Reception Furniture

Getting the furniture right in your boardroom is really important. From time to time you will have to have important meetings or discussions with prospective clients and existing clients. It’s for this reason that it’s vital you give a good first impression, and you’ll only do this if you have the right boardroom furniture.

It’s important to always put prospective customers or clients at ease. Making them feel as if you are a reputable organisation that knows how to do business properly is essential. Because of this, holding a client meeting at your desk or in a communal room is totally out of the question. Important meetings have to be held in a boardroom around a boardroom table. Having the right boardroom table and using luxury chairs can make a big difference to how the room looks and how the people use it.

Boardroom tables should always be large enough to comfortably sit at least eight persons, with a few offering space for many more. They should also blend in with existing furniture, while still giving a sense of prosperity and opulence which shows off your company at its best.

To complement the boardroom table, boardroom chairs should be used which not only match the table style but also add something to the outlook of the room. Standard chairs, which offer no adjustment, are a no-go, as are chairs which might look good but offer no degree of comfort. If you have a browse online, you’ll often find something which matches the table and brings out the best from the room.

A boardroom table can be the focal point of an office, and so gives off the right impression instantly. It’ll be the place where your best and worst decisions are made and some of your best deals are closed, so it needs to shout out your company image.

Brian Williams writes regularly for Egan Reid regarding all of their various products and services including Boardroom Tables

Office spaces don’t just have to be functional, they also have to be aesthetic and appeal to their users. It’s a known fact that employees who work in a vibrant enjoyable environment are more productive than those who sit in a drab and stuffy office that has no soul. Offices that are well deigned can prove to be functional and comfortable and yet can still bring a fun element into your working day.

Standard rectangular office desks are perhaps the most popular type of desk in an office environment. These desks can be used for a multitude of different purposes, from being used as a general office table to also being used as a computer workstation. Their rectangular shape means they can be sited together in just about any format you wish.

General left handed and right handed workstations are another popular choice for the work environment. They provide more space for the desk user than a standard rectangular desk and hence add more style and aesthetic feel to the office environment. Remember to plan your office layout carefully before ordering this type of workstation, as you’ll need to order the right number of left and right handed desks to fit.

Another option if you are looking at buying handed desks but you don’t have the space is wave desks. Wave desks are more stylish than standard rectangular desks but are not as large and obstructive as standard handed desks, so are a good compromise. Wave desks are also handed so you’ll need to plan carefully before ordering.

Cable management systems can be fitted to most types of office desks so that trailing cables are not strewn under a person’s feet. The management system enables the cables to be neatly kept together, adding to the aesthetic appeal of the office.

Under desk pedestals are another worthy option when choosing your office desks. The pedestals can simply slip under the desk and can be used by your office staff to store their personal or work belongings.

Brian Williams writes regularly for Egan Reid regarding all of their various products and services including Office Desks