Have you ever thought about your furniture as artwork? What about extra details like plants, dishware, or even coat racks? Your office is a work of art and those visiting have an experience that uses all five senses. Your office should tell your story and emanate your culture, as well as be inviting to those who step inside. Legendary furniture designers, Ray and Charles Eames, pioneered entertaining as art and understood the value of carefully selecting each object in a room, from the table to the trashcan. You can apply the Eames way of thinking to your own space and allow every visitor to leave your space with a unique and positive experience.

It’s an exciting time when business is booming. But many businesses struggle with keeping up their workspace during such growth. As new employees come on board, you have to consider the cost of purchasing extra furniture and the added wear and tear on flooring and equipment around the office. The changes you make don’t have to be expensive and they should integrate seamlessly into your existing space. You want to optimize your office environment rather than clutter it, and you want to do so affordably.

If you want to reconfigure your existing workplace, don't be deceived - it can be a daunting task.

Sometimes when it comes to our own workplace, we think everything is perfect about it. To be objective about it can be a hard pill to swallow.

While change isn't always easy, it's sometimes necessary. This is exactly why The Motorists Insurance Group reached out to WSA Studio and to us.

To some, office furniture is just another business necessity; for others, it sets the tone and culture of the workplace environment. Whether it's a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, most organizations will need to spend dollars to support growing headcount and to change as the workplace requires. No matter the case, it can be a sizable investment for businesses.

It can be hard to determine how much space your organization actually uses. As a company, you may look for ways to save on facility costs or you may just be in search of other options to create a work environment that is conducive to meeting everyone's needs. 

Let’s face it, interviewing for job opportunities goes both ways these days. Companies are seeking talent and the right cultural fit, and so are candidates. In fact the Gen X and Gen Y generations are so particular that 70% of them plan to change jobs in the near future (according to a recent study by University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School). That’s why it’s becoming increasingly important to understand newer generations in the workforce and the environments in which they want to work. The way we’ve been attracting and planning for this talented generation is no longer enough. But do we really know what they want?

Businesses of all sizes often ask the question, “How can I get the most from my associates?” But the more important question is, “How can I make the most out of my space?” according to Nick Magoto, EVP of Design at Continental Office. The Continental team often works with small and medium businesses (SMBs) to help them devise solutions specific to their size.