The Best Plants to Keep in Your Office
Businesses are always looking for the most efficient methods of increasing health and productivity in the office. From ergonomic chairs to smart lighting systems, the options for improvement are extensive. However, not all of these options need to be complicated or tech-based. One of the easiest ways to boost wellness, concentration, and aesthetic refinement in your office comes in the form of potted plants.
New Office Furniture Collections & Solutions for 2018-2019
At Environments, we like to stay ahead of the trends and offer innovative furniture collections for all of our customers. We’re proud to work on the cutting edge, bringing in the newest offerings from the best manufacturers. Here, we’re excited to showcase some of the most anticipated furniture and workplace solutions to join our offerings.Read more
Tips for Effective Office Move Management
Whenever an office relocation is required, the complex moving process begins. Inventory and equipment need to be catalogued, schedules need to be made, and employees need to be notified. Between this early stage and the first few weeks after the move, a plethora of factors must be considered. To avoid the hassle, you can utilize office move management services from an expert team like Environments. Whether you obtain the aid of professionals or handle it all yourself, here are some tips for effectively managing an office move.Read more
Using Interior Design to Appeal to a Certain Age Group
Office design trends are largely dictated by the desires of those who work in the offices. Depending on the age of employees, these desires may not be uniform; what’s important to Generation X is not necessarily important to Millennials, and vice versa. As generations enter and exit the workforce, ideal design elements shift. Taking into consideration your employees’ tastes is crucial to creating an engaging workspace. Here are three working generations and their typical workplace design preferences.
Design Elements that Promote Exercise
Should You Purchase Up-Front, Purchase Through a Loan, or Lease Your Office Furniture?
When it comes to furnishing a workspace, spending wisely is vital. Providing a comfortable and productive office has to be balanced with the cost of doing so. Depending on your needs, the price of buying office furniture up-front can range from reasonable to restrictive. Fortunately, purchasing through a loan or leasing your equipment affords a level of flexibility that allows you to spend as it best fits your business. Environments Denver offers opportunities to buy up-front, procure furniture through a loan, or lease; and we provide the information you need to make that decision. Here is a comparison of all three options.
The Undeniable Impact of Lighting
Activity-Based Workspaces
Activity-based workspaces are all the rage right now, and rightfully so; there is a plethora of benefits to this style. Whether your office wants to encourage creativity and collaboration, recruit top talent, or become a more sustainable space, activity-based workspaces may be your best option.
How Furniture Manufacturers Promote Sustainability
One of the biggest challenges business face today is utilizing sustainable practices, even when it comes to office design. Thankfully, a large number of furniture manufacturers are dedicated to sustainable business practices that make it easy for their clients to become LEED™ certified offices. At Environments Denver, we can help you design and furnish an office that is not only stylish, modern, and utile, but also one that honors and protects the planet’s natural resources. Here is how a number of our partners promote sustainability.
Unique Design Challenges for Technology Companies
Tech companies are dynamic, quickly evolving entities that require a design strategy to match. Environments Denver has years of experience designing workspaces for companies whose needs are constantly changing. Below are a few design challenges faced by technology companies, and how Environments solves them while staying true to the entrepreneurial spirit at the core of the tech industry.
3 Office Organization Strategies
A tidy office is a happy office. But sometimes, keeping an office neat and organized is easier said than done. A messy, disorganized workspace can easily sneak up on a person; that’s why it’s better to stay ahead of the curve whenever possible. If you’re already in the midst of a cluttered office, though, there’s still hope for you. We’ve put together a list of surprisingly effective office organization strategies, and we’ve sorted them according to the severity of your situation.
The Best Office Chairs for Promoting Good Posture
When you’re at work, you should be comfortable. Your office should be designed in a way that promotes positivity, collaboration, and productivity. It should also have design features that support good health. Aside from encouraging movement, the easiest way to help your employees be healthy is by offering seating options that promote good posture. Whether you’re sitting or standing, bad posture can cause serious health risks like back and neck pain, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues. Sitting in a poorly designed chair all day can intensify these problems. Thankfully, office furniture has come a long way toward creating ergonomic chairs that ensure the health of your spine. Environments Denver has compiled a list of the most-effective, highest-rated, and best-selling office chairs designed to support you while you work.
The Importance of Color Schemes in the Workplace
The best office spaces are those whose designs encourage creativity, collaboration, and productivity. A comprehensive design must incorporate every aspect of the space, from architecture to furniture and everything in between. Surprisingly, color schemes are often neglected in offices, and that can be a huge mistake. The right combination of colors not only makes your workspace more visually appealing, but it is also scientifically proven to improve productivity and mood. Here are other reasons why your color scheme is important.
Promoting Productivity With An Efficient Workspace Layout
The word “productivity” has seen an evolution over the past ten years. Gone are the days when it meant keeping your head down and working until the day was over. Now, productivity means keeping employees engaged, finding creative solutions to problems, and brainstorming new ideas. Thankfully, offices are now being designed with this new definition in mind. Here are ways to maximize productivity and efficiency in your workspace.
Everything You Need to Know about NeoCon 2018
From June 11th-13th, The Mart in Chicago transforms into the design industry’s Mecca. NeoCon is the commercial design industry’s conference dedicated to innovation, evolution, and connection. Design firms, manufacturers, and speakers gather to share ideas, network, offer services, and more. This year marks the event’s 50th anniversary, and weare helping it celebrate in style. Here is everything you need to know about this year’s conference.
The Evolving Classroom: Design Trends for the 21st-Century Learner
As office trends have moved toward open spaces optimized for collaboration and technology, so too has classroom design. Gone are the days when students sit in row after row facing the whiteboard. Now, classrooms are evolving to fit the needs of their students beyond how and what they’re taught. Here are some of the benefits of redesigning your classroom to make it more open.
Flexible Design Layouts for Planned Future Growth
In 2017, Colorado reached its lowest historical unemployment rate. The growth of businesses in our state requires workspace designs that accommodate for more employees. Stagnant office designs crowd employees and cramp productivity. Thankfully, companies are trending toward flexible design layouts that can easily adapt to growing organizations. Here, we share why a flexible design space can benefit your company.
Residential Style in Commercial Offices: Mid-Century Modern Design
Residential-style workspaces are increasingly popular in commercial offices around the country. Think about couches, coffee tables, floor lamps, and area rugs. This style is revolutionizing the workspace into one that enhances employee creativity, comfort, and collaboration. The evolution towards comfort also provides an opportunity to bring back one of our favorite trends: mid-century modern design.