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Sneak Preview: Office Design Trends of 2014

Looking to transform your office in 2014? You're in luck! The coming year is sure to be filled with incredible trends sure to improve your workplace efficiency, style, and overall productivity. Today' article provides a glimpse into the future of our industry and highlights top makeover projects, products, and workplace trends you don't want to miss.

Sit to Stand DeskThe use of ergonomic furniture in the workplace is at an all time high. Top brands are challenging their teams on a daily basis to improve the way we work through the use of innovative products. Workstations like the new HE4824MSC sit to stand corner desk by Global are sure to be a hit in the coming year as the benefits are simply too great to ignore. While ergonomic desks for office applications have been gaining popularity in recent years, 2014 looks to bring this trend into the limelight. Designing your office with ergo qualities in mind is an absolute must. Look for electric height adjustable products like the HE4824MSC to be popping up in an office near you.

Contemporary Reception SofaOffice lobby makeover projects were a huge hit in 2013. That being said, manufacturers like OFM, Inc. are bolstering their product offering to cater to the needs of this popular area. From leather sofas with contemporary style to beam seating, business consumers will be sufficiently supplied with ways to add modern style to their guest waiting areas. A modern lobby furniture configuration shows sophistication in the workplace and design ingenuity that speak volumes about your business. Looking to capitalize on this popular movement? No problem! In addition to OFM, brands like Mayline, Global, and Eurotech Seating are all offering cutting edge products sure to enhance your space.

Traditional Queen Anne SofaLook for the retro vibes to be increasingly present in office atmospheres in 2013. A recent increase in the tufted back products has breathed new life into a once dying trend. Retro modern products like the 3773 Queen Anne Sofa from Global offer design teams and consumers alike the ability to create luxury office environments with ample wow factor. In addition to sofas, the traditional and retro movement extends to the world of home office seating as luxury attributes are never out of style!

Bistro TableWhile the break room was once a common office area outfitted with a few plastic folding tables and a chairs, businesses have taken note that happy employees mean improved productivity. That being said, eating lunch in a dull and lifeless atmosphere does not spike creativity to say the least! For that reason, office break rooms are being re tooled to include simple, effective, and stylish furniture to accommodate employees more effectively. Break room makeover projects will be a huge design trend in 2014 through the use of bar height bistro tables and accent seating designed to create unique areas for social gatherings. You'll also notice a large number of break rooms being transformed into multi purpose areas that can host meetings and group events more professionally.

3 User Open Desking ConfigurationThe use of modular office workstations and desks will be at an all time high in 2014. Businesses are just plain tired of replacing entire furniture configurations every time their personnel needs increase. Top lines like the Global Total Office Princeton series and Mayline e5 series offer a huge selection of interchangeable components that allow for increased versatility. Multi user workstations are an area where this popular craze will be most evident. More often than not, open desking layouts with modular design qualities are being purchased opposed to traditional cubicle configurations of the past. The overall style, openness, and high tech qualities have long term value that's sure to save money and valuable time next year and beyond!

Zira Boardroom TableWhen shopping for furniture for conference room use, business owners are becoming more and more concerned with multi media capabilities to improve presentations. That being said utilizing power modules in conference table surfaces is an absolute must when possible. This design trend is one that's sure to be the industry standard in years to come. Basic models like the ACTB10 Aberdeen Conference Table can be outfitted with factory installed power modules at a minimal charge while high tech products like the new Zira Boardroom Table models are available with a seemingly limitless selection of custom power options to meet the needs of any professional meeting areas. As this trend builds even more momentum in 2014, look for large and small boardroom tables to be more readily available with standard units already incorporated!


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