Office furniture curation is a delicate art requiring an experienced eye. At Benhar, our team knows their stuff; we make sure you’re not thrown to the wolves when you embark on an ambitious office redesign project. We’ve compiled some of our experience into bite-size tips to guide you on how to choose office furniture.
5 Considerations to Choose the Right Office Furniture
When choosing office furniture, you’ll need to keep five core ideals in mind: comfort, durability, functionality, budget, and aesthetic. As an experienced office furniture dealer, our team has the skill necessary to balance these sometimes dueling priorities so you walk away from your meeting feeling heard and excited to reach your goals in your new space.
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How to Choose Your Office Furniture |
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Why? |
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Comfort |
People do their best work when their bodies are supported. As such, ergonomic workstations, complete with a supportive chair and well-positioned desk, are a must when furnishing your office. |
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Durability |
Simply put, commercial office furniture will endure more wear and tear than home furniture, so it has to come from the right source. At Benhar, we work with brands that have tried and tested reputations for longevity. |
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Functionality |
Whether you have significant storage demands or your teams have agile and ever-changing needs, your office furniture should work for you, not against you. We’ll work with you to evaluate your daily needs before finalizing anything. |
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Budget |
We meet your organization where it is right now by curating furniture selections that maximize your budget without blowing it. We work with hundreds of product lines, giving us––and you––a wide catalog of options that match your exact style. |
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Aesthetic |
Your office is your brand’s flagship, so it should accurately represent the impression you want to make. At Benhar, we’ll help you curate a mood board that guides the project so every furniture piece fits snugly into the puzzle. |
Tips for Choosing the Right Office Furniture
Here are 5 tips on how to choose office furniture that meets all your needs.
Consult Your Floorplan
Before you start shopping for your office furniture, you’ll need to take an inventory of exactly what you need. Your floorplan is a great place to start. At Benhar, we’ll use these measurements to start mapping out where furniture would fit best, using any space planning information you’re able to provide. We’ll also visit your office to take our own measurements and confirm there aren’t any missed details, such as outlets, easements, and other nuances that help us pick the best furniture for the space.
Don’t Forget Storage
It’s easy to get caught up in tables and seating, but your space’s functionality depends on how well it fits the items you need to do your job. The best office furniture designs implement thoughtful storage solutions from product lines that directly fit your needs. Every business will have different storage needs, so it’s important to think deeply about the things you like in your current space and the areas that have room for improvement. Do you have tons of files, but intend to transition to digitized storage? It’s possible you’ll need fewer file cabinets in your next space. Has your office manager gotten into a great flow of keeping essential supplies in stock? Perhaps additional storage in the administrative or reception areas can further streamline these processes.
Customize
Your office is uniquely yours. One of the best parts of working with a furniture dealer is the option to place bespoke orders with the manufacturer. When you work with Benhar, our team will help you select fabric, wood, and other finishes that complement your design ideas and promise longevity in their intended functions. Customized furniture makes even budget-friendly pieces come alive and make a dramatic impression on everyone who visits your office.
Pull From Different Brands
Your brand voice and taste are also unique to your company. While you may have a particular aesthetic in mind, like minimalism or luxury, the path to achieving that vision will be different for every project. At Benhar, we have access to more than 300 product lines, allowing us to pull from virtually anywhere to fit your budget, style, and intended function.
Make a List
To ensure you get exactly what you want from your office space, take some time to zero in on your priorities. In our initial meetings, we’ll help you figure out what you need in the space to do your best work. Is your office culture centered on frequent all-hands meetings and large gatherings, or do you need dedicated collaboration spaces for smaller, specialized teams? Do you need a high-impact reception area for daily visitors, or do you need highly focused technology centers for remote meetings?
Once you’ve identified your priorities, try to rank them. Ranking your priorities can guide budget allocation and ensure your money is invested in the items that mean the most to you.
Curated Office Furniture and White-Glove Service From Benhar
When in doubt, leave choosing office furniture to the professionals––like us. We work with companies at all stages of the office redesign process. Whether you’ve hired a major interior design firm or you’re managing a smaller redesign project, we’ll meet you where you are and deliver results that amaze your employees, collaborators, and clientele. Check out our projects!
Schedule a call to learn more about how we can help you choose the right office furniture for your needs.