Blog: 2019

Phone Booths are Back

Phone Booths are Back You’re not going to find a rotary phone in a modern office, but the need for privacy during a phone call remains. Phone booths are coming back and similar small privacy booths are becoming more common. You might have...

Open Concept or Panels: Why not Both?

A typical example of FreeFit Benching Open Concept or Panels: Why not Both? For most of the history of the office cubicles have reigned supreme the workspace. By the 90s the innovation of ‘open concept’ was popularized, tearing down walls...

Where the Rubber Hits the Road (or the butt hits the chair)

  Where the Rubber Hits the Road Some advice I’ve been following since I’ve heard it is to “invest where the rubber hits the road”. In other words, wherever you physically come in to contact with the environment is where you want the...

Balancing Privacy with Collaboration in the Office

Balancing Privacy with Collaboration in the Office Giving workers their own private space can empower them and make them feel appreciated, but at the same time positioning a worker too far from the rest of the team can isolate them and make...

Building a Work-space You Enjoy

Building a Work-space You Enjoy Sitting at a desk probably isn’t the first thing on your list of fun activities, but you can design an office or home work-space that minimizes frustration and you look forward to using. Seating If...

How a Desk Can Inspire Creativity

A desk is far more than a surface on which you work. When highly functional, well-organized, and completely personalized, a desk can be a source of inspiration and creativity. It can help you overcome writer’s block, motivate you to meet deadlines,...

How To Achieve A Better Work/Life Balance

The world we live in seems to get more advanced every day. There’s no shortage of new tech and products that are supposed to make our lives easier while giving us more time. So, then why does it often feel like things are actually getting more...

5 Ways to Set Your Office Space Up for Success This Year

5 Ways to Set Your Office Space Up for Success This Year   Happy 2019! A new year brings new adventures and opportunities to advance your career. All of the professional goals you want to achieve over the next twelve months are possible,...

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Designing Workspaces That Reduce Stress and Improve Focus

  Work-related stress is often tied to tight deadlines and demanding projects — but the physical workspace plays a bigger role than many realize. A thoughtfully designed office can do more than look good; it can ease anxiety and sharpen concentration. Whether it’s a busy corporate office or a small startup studio, here are four impactful ways to design a workspace that naturally...

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From Startup to Scale-Up: Designing Workspaces That Evolve With You

  As a company grows from a lean startup into a thriving scale-up, one thing becomes clear—your office furniture needs to keep up. In the early days, mismatched chairs and makeshift desks might get the job done. But as your team expands and your business matures, scalable office furniture becomes a key part of supporting productivity, collaboration, and a professional image. The...

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How Fortune 500 Companies Are Adopting Energy-Driven Design

  Designing an office goes beyond selecting furniture — it’s about creating a space that supports focus, collaboration, and success. Many forward-thinking companies are turning to energy-driven design philosophies to enhance productivity and well-being. One of the first steps in this approach is often a renovation or refresh — replacing outdated furnishings and rethinking layouts to allow...

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