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HOW TO CHOOSE OFFICE FURNITURE FABRIC
Office furniture is a significant investment, so when it comes to choosing fabric, the choices can overwhelm even the most decisive buyer. With thousands of fabrics to choose from, identifying material, colors and patterns that you like is a good place to...
Manufacturer REP. Spotlight: ElevationModern’s Ange ARD
How did you get into selling office furniture? At first, I didn’t realize that sales was my calling. I started out as a commercial designer in Los Angeles and Louisville. After ten years, I decided that I didn’t want to sit behind a desk anymore. I realized that I...
5 reasons companies should consider buying used or Showroom sample officE furniture
As our annual warehouse sale approaches (September 3-27), we want to remind our clients, and potential clients, why buying used or showroom sample office furniture has its benefits. Budget If you need just a few filler items like chairs or tables, buying used office...
3 Ways to create privacy in an open office ENVIRONMENT
There’s a time for collaboration and camaraderie, but employees often need to escape the fishbowl that is the open office. Using furniture to create private spaces can provide the perfect solution. With over 65 manufacturing partners, our clients have a lot of privacy...
The Importance of the Third Space
Building a sense of community With the invent of laptops and coffee shops, employees became untethered from their desks and the places they could work grew exponentially. Some employees find that the hustle-bustle of a coffee shop or the comfort of their home promotes...
VinTageView Creates inviting space in new Office
Needs: When VintageView came to Contract Furnishings, they had outgrown their office space and needed to move to a new location. Their existing furniture looked mismatched and worn. The company wanted to create a visually-inviting, ergonomically-designed workspace in...
Q&A WITH HON FURNITURE’S KAYLEIGH GREEN
How did you get into selling office furniture? In college, I worked at the Career Services office, helping other students with mock interviews and resumes. Our office was also responsible for planning a Career Fair. My bosses told me about HON, its welcoming culture,...
Staff Spotlight: Pam Blankenship, Project Coordinator
What is most important to you when working with a client? As a project coordinator, I submit client orders and then follow up to makes sure that they ship directly. It’s very important that the orders are placed correctly, so I make sure to cross all my t’s and dot...
4 Tips for Selecting the Perfect Office Chair for You
The office chair. Nothing is more important than ensuring what you sit in all day is comfortable and ergonomically sound. With so many chairs on the market, how can you know you are getting the one that works best for you? When shopping, consider the following:...