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July 30, 2021
Unlike domestic furniture, commercial furnishings are designed to withstand the heaviest use. Even the quietest office will require purpose-built furniture that has been built to a considerably more robust standard than its home equivalent.
July 23, 2021
Everyone knows that body language is a key part of non-verbal communication between humans, and nowhere less so than in the office or boardroom environment. But how can you reap the benefits of positive body language when you’re working remotely?
May 21, 2021
It feels like one of the easiest pieces of furniture to select, doesn’t it? Large conference room = large table. But buying the right boardroom table for your space needs a little more thought than that.
May 7, 2021
New schools may have the luxury of purpose-built premises designed with sustainability in mind, but older schools and colleges will have to work within different parameters to ensure a gentler environmental impact.
April 30, 2021
There’s more to school furniture than classrooms - a good contract furniture supplier can help you to furnish staff rooms, canteen and dining areas as well as common rooms and breakout spaces.
April 23, 2021
How to clear clutter and stay stylish? Even paper-free offices need storage. Our guide to office storage shows you how to make the most of every inch of space, without sacrificing style.
April 9, 2021
The best reception furniture is designed for purpose. Find out how to create a warmer welcome with our quick guide to buying the right reception furniture.
April 2, 2021
A simple guide to finding the right outdoor cafe and restaurant furniture. Listed are table shape and material options. Call 020 8840 6298 for a price list.
March 26, 2021
Calculating the right size tables for large groups can be tricky - these simple guidelines help make it easy to work out sizing and other practicalities for canteen tables, benches and chairs.
March 19, 2021
The reception desk is the key piece of furniture in any entrance space. Before you invest in one, make sure you have all the information you need with our handy guide.
January 29, 2021
Budget planning and adherence to regulations in the furnishing of classrooms can sometimes mean that educators run out of ideas when it comes to kitting out staff rooms, reception areas and offices.
January 26, 2021
There’s so much more to modem school furniture than traditional standard desks, chairs and tables. Particularly in further education, staff and students alike are benefitting from new designs in breakout, canteen and library furniture that allow functional spaces to become more welcoming, comfortable and accessible.
January 22, 2021
Choosing the right outdoor cafe furniture will allow you to open up new outdoor dining spaces, attract more customers and maximise revenue - all year round.
September 26, 2020
As well as a place to eat and drink, the canteen is a place to recharge, socialise and maybe even just take a break from the routine of the day. It’s the spot that everyone goes to at some point every day and consequently can often see more intensive use by large groups of people than any classroom or meeting room.
September 18, 2020
Hygiene in schools and other busy workplaces is always important, and now even more so with the circumstances of the current global pandemic. Common areas such as classrooms, staff rooms and social areas are potential hotspots for germs and bacteria…
March 20, 2020
First impressions do count for a lot and never more so than in the reception area when you’re showcasing your company to new people – so feel free to go for the show-stopping piece of artwork or statement decorative items…
March 16, 2020
If you’re taking the time to research modern, flexible solutions to office furnishing, you’re probably not running a traditional 9-5 company where everyone comes in and leaves at the same time and people use the same desk and chair for…
February 21, 2020
What is a breakout area?
A breakout area is simply a room or open plan space in your office that allows employees to move away from their desks to think, work quietly, workshop, hold informal meetings or even just eat…
February 7, 2020
Research shows that people take between a tenth of a second and thirty seconds to make snap judgements based on visual impressions. This means that visitors to your reception may have already made their minds up about you before they…
July 12, 2019
What is the most effective Office Storage? There are several types of office storage, from basic hanging files to bespoke executive storage. Our guide below will help you to decide which is best for your business.
How to find the…
June 28, 2019
A simple guide to modern office furniture by our in-house furniture designer.
The guide will help you to see how modern office furniture can be right for your space and which design choices could work for you.
What is Modern…
June 14, 2019
Spaceist has listed below a few office space planning guidelines for 2020.
1. Measure
Measure you office space accurately, include any doors, windows and pillars. It is very important this is done correctly because it will be too late…
June 7, 2019
Spaceist has put a few guidelines to help you plan the best office layout for 2020.
What is the best type of office layout?
The open plan is the best type of office space because it gives you the…
May 31, 2019
Please find a handy check list below when considering buying UK plug and USB sockets for your office desks, meeting tables and reception sofas and chairs.
What socket options are there?
Choose from UK plug, USB charger, USB data,…
May 17, 2019
Our Office Furniture experts have put together a check list to help guide you through the minefield of buying new office furniture.
Space Planning?
Its very important to correctly layout the desks so the office space does not look…
April 26, 2019
We have presented a simple checklist to help you move office premises smoothly and avoiding any stress.
Key Staff
First identify the staff which are most important to your company. This is usually sales or marketing. Plan the move…
April 12, 2019
Black office furniture give your meeting or office that WOW factory. Everyone is used to boring standard white furniture so offer something different to standout from your competitors. Black office furniture includes office desks, meeting room tables and breakout furniture.…
March 22, 2019
We have presented a simple guide on the requirements of the minimum desk size when planning an office furniture interior.
Touch down desk + contract workers > Art Bench Desk
100 to 120 cm
For workers who are only…
March 11, 2019
Spaceist have created a short guide to buying office breakout, staff eating or staff kitchen furniture. All good breakout area should contain separate areas to eat, relax and chat.
First decide what type of area you need and what…
February 22, 2019
Short Buying Guide to help you choose the right type of cafe table for your new or current cafe, breakout room or school dining area. Below lists the features of round tables, square tables, marble tables, folding table and stackable…
February 15, 2019
There are several types of meeting tables to choose from glass, laminate, wood veneer, folding, height adjustable, modular, stackable, round, square and executive. First thing to decide is what type of meeting table you need and find out how the…
February 9, 2019
Selecting Sofa Fabrics:
Selecting The Right Colour?
Best Material?
Hardest Wearing Material?
Abrasion Rating?
Fire Rating?
Cleaning?
Logo + Brand Colour?
How to choose a colour?
Logo colour
Start with your company logo or…
January 31, 2019
What Size Meeting Table?
Each person sitting at a meeting table or conference table needs 80cm of space. For boardroom tables, you need 80-100cm to allow for a larger chair. This might change depending on how the table is going…
February 17, 2016
A versatile environment that caters for learning, socialising and dining, the sixth form common room is a place for ad-hoc interactions, personal study and growth. Delving into our archive of projects dealing with common room furniture, we present a range…
August 16, 2015
This week we return to the workplace by presenting inspiration for creating breakout spaces through a look at some inspiring interiors from four very different workplaces. The breakout space is a vital communal space creating synergy between formal and informal…
July 17, 2015
We carry on looking at wooden furniture, but something a little different to the previous post. Oriented strand board (OSB) also known as ply or chipboard is an engineered wood particle board created by combining adhesives and compressing layers of…
July 8, 2015
As well as school and office interiors, Spaceist presents a high-quality range of options for furnishing a modern bar, lounge or restaurant. From designer seating to modular variations, we have selected a range of these items to bring you this…
May 28, 2015
Lighting is a major part of office design and plays a key role in how comfortable the workplace environment is. For various tasks there are different styles of lighting options to suit. In areas where natural lighting is either unavailable…
May 15, 2015
A visit to the vets is not always a welcome experience for a pet or animal owner. An animals instincts rely a lot on their owner and what they are feeling and conveying to their pet. It is obvious the…
May 13, 2015
The London Design Festival takes off later this year with numerous events and shows around the capital, however an earlier taste of current furniture, product design and lighting trends is only around the corner. The next half of this month…
