An office consists of different areas for diverse activities. Within its confines, the environment may have cubicles, meeting rooms, lounges, spaces for photocopying and filing activities, reception areas kitchens and even lounges. In each of these rooms, the furniture defines the space and its usage. For example, desks indicate a working space while lounge chairs show this is a place to relax.
Office furniture is made to support employees in their working environment. For example, ergonomic chairs make it healthier for those who have to sit for extended periods. Lounge chairs provide workers with a place to relax and visitors with a comfortable and welcoming introduction to the business. It is up to an office manager to work with an interior designer or office design specialist, to choose the right furniture to meet the needs of the employees who work there now. Attention to future expansion and/or contraction should also be part of the design process.
Carefully Selecting Lounge Chairs
Lounge spaces are an important part of any commercial office. This may be space for employees to relax, but lounges are often the reception room where visitors arrive. This room provides them with their first impression of the company. As such, the choice of lounge chairs must reflect the purpose it serves as well as the company culture.
When thinking of purchasing lounge chairs for this space, it is important to consider various factors. Before you even look for the ideal chairs online or in a retail outlet, stop to consider the various factors that must affect your selection. Look at your selection choice in terms of the following:
* Cost: You are working within a budget. Look at the items in terms of the actual cost. You also need to look at whether such things as maintenance and daily care will increase the base cost. Consider, as well, such things as durability, longevity and changing styles. Will you need to replace these lounge chairs in the near future or is the style classic enough to last for many years without dating the space?
* Employee Concerns: If the lounge chairs are for employees to relax in, make sure you consult them about what they want and need.
* Functionality: Are the chairs functional? Do they suit their intended purpose?
Size Matters: No matter how suitable a piece of furniture is, if it overwhelms the space or is simply too bulky, than it does not fit. Furniture that is too big or too small is, frankly, a waste or at least a misuse of space.
* Appearance: Furniture must look impeccable. It needs to match the overall look of the office and reflect its culture. It does not matter whether the choice is traditional or contemporary, high-end custom fabrics or durable vinyl, the appearance of the lounge chairs must fall within the parameters of the public face of the company.
Lounge Chairs
In today’s modern office, the appearance of the office space must match the culture of the company. While this sounds stultifying, it is not. Office spaces are far more creative than they ever have been. The concept of an office design extends far beyond the basic desk-chair combination. Today, dynamic workspaces and lounge areas include ergonomic desks and comfortable, designer lounge chairs.
