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Practical thinking on specifying furniture for workplace, hospitality and education, fabrics, finishes, lead times and the things that make projects run smoothly.
Rethinking Workplace Comfort: Reflections from Clerkenwell Design Week
During Clerkenwell Design Week, we brought together designers, workplace strategists and clients for a panel discussion in our showroom alongside Workagile, PlantCare & Calibo.
Why Fabric Choice Matters in Workplace Furniture Specification
Fabric shapes how people experience a workplace every single day.
What Procurement Teams Really Want from Furniture Suppliers
Procurement teams balance budgets, deadlines, suppliers and expectations across complex projects.
Why Predictable Lead Times Help Build Better Client Relationships
Predictable lead times help protect project schedules and trust between supplier, design company and end-user.
The Importance of Fast, Reliable Lead Times in Furniture Projects
Fast, accurate and reliable lead times help furniture projects stay aligned with wider schedules.
Workplace Lounge Areas: Creating Spaces That Support Performance and Wellbeing
The modern office is giving way to more flexible, purposeful spaces, including dedicated lounge areas.
Design Resources That Work As Hard As You Do
Instant access to accurate information helps designers visualise furniture and finishes without breaking their creative flow.
Is There Still a Place for the Chesterfield Sofa in Modern Interior Design?
The Chesterfield sofa is appearing in design-forward hotels, workplaces and restaurants.
Keeping Projects Moving: Support That Sales Teams Can Rely On
Reliable supplier support frees sales teams to build relationships and win work.
How to Choose the Right Office Meeting Table
Shape, size, base type, finish and power all shape how a meeting table performs. A practical walkthrough of the decisions that matter before you specify.
Meeting-Table Size and Seating-Capacity Guide
How many people fit around a 1800mm, 2400mm or 3600mm table? Practical dimensions and per-person allowances for rectangular, round and boardroom tables.
Office Booth, Meeting Pod or Acoustic Booth: What Is the Difference?
The terms are used interchangeably but describe very different products. How booths, meeting pods and acoustic booths differ in form, acoustics and use.
How to Specify Fabrics for Commercial Seating
Contract seating fabric has to meet abrasion, fire and cleaning demands that domestic fabric does not. What to check before you specify upholstery.
Understanding Martindale Ratings and Crib 5 Requirements
Two of the most-quoted and least-understood terms in seating specification. What Martindale rub counts and Crib 5 fire ratings actually mean.
MFC, Laminate or Veneer: Which Finish Should You Specify?
The finish you choose for tables, desks and storage affects cost, durability and appearance. A clear comparison of MFC, high-pressure laminate and real-wood veneer.
How Much Space Should Be Allowed Around a Meeting Table?
The clearance around a table decides whether a room feels comfortable or cramped. Practical minimum distances for chairs, circulation and doorways.
How to Specify Office Furniture with Integrated Power
Power and data are now core to desks and meeting tables, not an add-on. How to specify integrated power modules, cable management and the routes that feed them.
A Designer's Guide to Coordinating Workplace Furniture Finishes
A coherent finish palette is what makes a mixed furniture specification feel designed rather than assembled. A practical approach to coordinating finishes across a scheme.
What Information Should Be Included in a Furniture Specification?
A vague specification causes delays, wrong deliveries and disputes. The information every furniture specification should capture, as a practical checklist.