Category / Design
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Fabric Selection
SIX THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A FABRIC When selecting a fabric there are multiple factors to take into account. The following guidelines will help you select a fabric suitable for your specific applications. Abrasion: The surface wear of upholstery fabric caused by rubbing and contact with another fabric. The Martindale abrasion test ASTM D4966-98 is…
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Office Lighting Guide
Lighting is considered one of the most important factors in ergonomics, but it is often overlooked, rushed, or sacrificed for style. Do you hate the lighting in your office? You’re not alone. A study was conducted by the American Society of Interior Designers and it showed that 68 percent of employees were dissatisfied about the lighting…
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Nap Time – At the Office!
Napping on the job…what was once grounds for getting fired is now being actively encouraged in some offices. One thought behind this growing trend is that naps actually increase productivity rather than limit it. A short twenty-minute nap can boost alertness and improve performance—both important when on the job. Since fatigue is often a reason for missing…
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WARNING: This case study contains cool wall graphics!
Transform your space with custom digital wall graphics, wall murals, and floor graphics. Wall graphics can be made in a variety of methods, from vinyl & digital decals to custom wallpapers, using any picture or design of your choice. They can be made in any size and color, whether it’s your company logo or an…
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New Year, New Office!
Has your office space been outdated or inconvenient for years? Maybe you’re constantly re-arranging the furniture but you never come up with a solution. It’s 2018! It’s a new year and if you are looking for an excuse to move offices, or you simply want a change then take the new year as a chance…
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Colour Psychology
Are you having difficulty choosing the right colour for your office? Different colours give off different vibes. Adding a touch of colour to an office space with accent pieces (pillows, lamps, chairs, filing accessories, etc.) can completely and easily change your mood at work. Keep reading to find out what colours can do for your office…
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How To Plan Your Office Space
Proper office space planning can boost employee productivity and as a result, improve your bottom line. Canadians spend an average of 36.4 hours at work per week, according to the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. When you add it up, that’s a lot of hours employees spend in the office each year. To help…
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What We Can Learn From Google
Google has some of the most fun and modern office interiors. Not to mention, the search giant has creative collaborative workspaces and business interiors that make a lasting impression. Google is truly an inspiration when it comes to office design and there’s a lot we can learn from them! Lesson #1 – Design an environment…
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Spice Up the Walls in Your Office with Texture in Colour
You may have seen them before in restaurants or offices – textured walls in colour. They make quite the impression and class up any wall. In addition, they bring life to once boring and simple walls in commercial office spaces especially. There’s textured wall painting, stonewall, bamboo, Mexican inspired textured walls, and more. We’ve done a lot…
