Get The Look: Collaborative Office Furniture

This year no design trend has been hotter than that of collaborative office furniture. All across the globe, businesses are breaking down cubicle walls and replacing them with collaborative workstations that encourage creativity. Today in our 'Get The Look' series we'll showcase a few of the most popular collaborative products and full service furniture collections on the market. Prepare to be impressed!

SideBar II

The collaborative office furniture trend started on the work floor. Brands like Global paved the way with collections like Sidebar II. This line of modular components makes it easy to design open concept office interiors that are up to date with the latest trends. With Sidebar II, the options and layout possibilities are endless.

Easy Office

The Bush Easy Office collection combines the privacy of a traditional cubicle configuration with the benefits of open concept benching. This super versatile and equally easy to spec line of collaborative workstations offers exceptional appeal. A Bush Easy Office configuration will enhance corporate appeal while simultaneously boosting operational versatility. Individual workstations and multi user configurations are available from this popular collection with factory installation to further simplify your remodel.

Endure Tables

The multi purpose tables from the OFM Endure collection are perfect for collaborating. These standing height tables feature swivel out seats that make it easy to transition between sitting and standing. Endure tables are equipped with powered work surfaces to improve your group strategizing sessions. A variety of size and finish options are available to meet your specific needs and space requirements.

Confluence Tables

When it comes to office design trends, Safco is always ahead of the curve. Take one look at the collaborative tables with sit to stand capabilities from their Confluence collection and you'll quickly see what we mean. The Confluence is all about encouraging creativity and healthy operating in an affordable package that your business will surely appreciate.

Jefferson

More than ever, businesses are realizing that guests like to work while they wait. With modular waiting room furniture, you can encourage collaboration and an awesome visiting experience. Check out the Jefferson collection to see what we mean. This line of modular seating offers exceptional versatility and appeal. Jefferson tables even feature powered surfaces that make it easy to charge devices and get creative without the fear of draining battery life before important appointments.

Trend Spotting: Peninsula Desks Are In!

The most reputable office furniture brands are shifting their manufacturing efforts towards modern peninsula desks. Why you ask? It's all about collaboration! In 2018, everybody is looking for ways to improve collaborative efforts in the workplace and peninsula desks will help you do just that.

P shaped peninsula desks provide ample leg space and the curved operating surfaces needed to strategize effectively in private office settings. With a peninsula desk, gathering in small groups for meetings is far easier than at traditional bow front and straight front desk shapes with flat sides and extended modesty panels. A peninsula desk will make it easy to host 3 to 4 person strategizing sessions without the need to visit the conference room.

Brands like Offices To Go, Cherryman, and Mayline are all paving the way with post-leg peninsula desks that offer modern appeal and a ton of benefits we'll cover today on the blog.

Let's start by taking a look at the SL-E U-Shaped desk configuration from the Offices To Go Superior Laminate Series. You'll notice that it has a peninsula front and ample operating surface. This desk is available for $615.99. The SL-A is the exact same configuration with a straight front desk and full length modesty panel is $665.99. It's like this with every brand. Less panels mean greater savings for you!

Who doesn't like a little value? The good news is, peninsula desks have a lot more to offer. In looking at the pictures above you'll notice that the SL-E layout on the right offers a ton of usable space surrounding the post-leg. This peninsula desk makes it easy to move around and invite additional guests into your office to collaborate and toss good ideas around.

Most peninsula desks are modular. This means you can use them to create a left or right handed U shaped desk with a universal bridge and return. If you're limited on space, simply add a return to create a versatile L shape. The Superior Laminate collection from Offices To Go and Amber collection from Cherryman Industries offer the interchangeable parts you need!

Traditional desk shapes will always have their place, but the furniture world is evolving. If you like the idea of improving collaboration and versatility, a peninsula desk is definitely worth considering. With a peninsula desk you can save money on your office remodeling project while simultaneously getting the most out of your available square footage. The only downside to a peninsula desk is that you'll give up a little bit of the privacy gained with a full length modesty panel. In our opinion, the pros far outweigh the cons.