Office Furniture Design
Not only is green office durable and attractive, one who buys this type of furniture is doing their part to protect the environment. So, what is green office furniture? This kind of furniture is functional furniture made from refurbished or recycled material, or products that do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
The wood used in green office furniture has been screened to ensure that it has been harvested using sustainable practices. That is, the particular wood is quickly renewable, or that the logging technique is respectful of the environment, and that the lumber companies have sustainability policies in place. Greenguard is an organization that also evaluates the furniture in terms of indoor air quality.
The materials that stand up to this scrutiny are not only wood, but aluminum and steel used for the frames of furniture and other office pieces such as file cabinets and desks. Methods of recovering and reusing these metals have improved as demand for recyclables has increased. Fabrics may in fact be recycled soda or water bottles.
The first benefit is cleaner air in the office, whether you work from home or another location. VOCs are compounds that vaporize into the air under ordinary circumstances. These are compounds that result from the treatment and manufacturing process of many modern products. Wood preservatives are one source of VOCs in the home or office.Office Design
Plan for a little growth, but don’t overbuild or over design a space. Instead, look ahead to how that space will be used when you’ve grown or moved out of it.
Conceal as many of your electrical cords, telephone wire or cables out of sight as possible. If you have long lengths of cable running from room to room (or down a hallway), consider drilling holes and lifting baseboards as necessary to get them out of sight. Lots of cords can make an office look messy and may have visitors wonder how neat you really are.
Plan for places to display your art, mementos, collectibles, personal photos, or anything else that reflects your life and passions. Let your workplace reflect the things in life that reminds you of why your are working.
Plants add color, soften hard lines and work great for hiding unsightly areas! Silks are beautiful and easy to care for or if you have a green thumb life plants are perfect.[ Plants can also make the office space look more relaxing and less sterile.
There is a wide range of furniture and finishes to fit in with your existing decor to suit your budget. Look around and get the best possible price when shopping.
