The office design needs for a startup company are quite different from a traditional, established, and stable company. So as you focus your energy on your startup let us look at a few tips before you head out to a
furniture store in West Palm Beach to start stocking up on some furniture.
Flexibility
Startups are always in a state of flux. This applies not only to the business environment but also to their workspace. A company in a state of constant change needs a flexible office plan and design with room to grow and move furniture about. That being said, we advise having furniture pieces that are easy to move and generally look good regardless of where we place them.
Plan before moving in
It is advisable to get an office space that can grow with you rather than having to change locations and get a bigger space when the startup needs more space for the new hires. It is always better to plan ahead of the growth curve.
The functionality of the furniture
Do consider that you will need a wide variety of furniture. A
sofa is comfortable for lounging but is not ideal for use with a workstation. So take some time and think it out and factor in the number of staff members that you have.
Involve the team
While looking for furniture ideas, let your employees chip in with their ideas. This consensus is good for team morale. And since they will be using most of the furniture anyway, it's a good idea to let them pick what they'll be comfortable with.
Cost
For most startups, cash is tight. We advise that you shop wisely and look for the best bargain you can get.
Factors you may need to consider when shopping for sofas
Cozy
Buying furniture that has a homely feeling could be a way of making people feel more comfortable and could even be a key driver of motivation and creativity.
Get the dimensions of your office
Measure all four corners of the office so that you can get the maximum length and width that are available for you use.
Get the dimensions of all entryways
The width and the height of the entryways will provide a guideline of the maximum size of sofa you should get. You don't want to be in a situation where your new purchase cannot fit into the office.
Order fabric samples of the sofas
This step allows you to gauge or measure the quality of the fabric used to measure the sofa. Secondly, the fabrics can be used to stage and see if the proposed buys fit in with the decor that you have in mind. You are therefore able to visualize the sofa before purchasing it.
Negotiate a discount with your order
Is always good to get good value for your money. You can target when furniture stores are offering sales discounts. So if you’re not under pressure, you can hold off ordering for as long as you can until that sales discount comes along
Arranging your office furniture
Below is a short checklist that you may keep in mind
Keep the entrances clear
Place the largest furniture items at the corners farthest away from the entrance. This gives an impression of roominess, and the office does not feel congested.
Distribute the furniture uniformly
Use all the office space effectively and create a visual balance by cleverly combining large pieces of furniture and small pieces of furniture. In other words, avoid situations where all the large pieces of furniture are together and all the small pieces of furniture are also lumped together.
Free up some wall space
Try not to place all the furniture against the walls. We advise placing the desk in the middle of the room. This action makes the room seem larger and more fluid. It also provides a feeling of openness.
Plan for foot traffic
- Don't select a furniture arrangement that makes it difficult for people to move around. A cramped office not only increases stress but can actually be hazardous in the event that people need to make emergency exits.
- We advise on having at least a 3-foot wide working space.
- Placing filing cabinets closer to the desks it's better than having them cluttered around the office.
