Decoding Quality Differences: Retail vs. Hospitality vs. Contract Furniture
Whether it’s a modern office or bustling café, the furniture chosen for these spaces can significantly impact their appeal and functionality.
Whether it’s a modern office or bustling café, the furniture chosen for these spaces can significantly impact their appeal and functionality.
From the perspective of our CEO, Jeff Heath, here’s the story behind the merger and what it means for our team, customers, partners, and communities.
After a more than year-long process, we are proud to announce that Freeform is officially a Certified B Corp!
From the perspective of our CEO, Jeff Heath, here’s the story of our new name and brand.
In your lifetime, you will spend 90,000 hours at work – an ergonomic desk setup can significantly contribute to maintaining long-term health over that time.
Our CEO, Jeff Heath, shares his perspective on how thoughtfully-designed spaces can ensure teams are fully prepared to tackle the challenges that arise in ever-turbulent times.
Employees are seeking out opportunities to collaborate and connect with their teams in-person. Here’s how you can create and furnish spaces to work for different collaborative styles.
Do you want to create a healthy, welcoming environment for your employees when they’re working in the office? Consider incorporating biophilic design principles into your space.
The global supply chain is in pretty rough shape. What can you do to avoid getting hit by major delays in the commercial furniture world?
From the perspective of our CEO, Jeff Heath, here’s the story behind the merger and what it means for our team, customers, partners, and communities.
For more than 3 decades, BII has flourished in Boise, the Treasure Valley, and throughout the state of Idaho. Even though our hometown is there and many of our customers are Idaho-based, we have always been a regional company, completing…
Our resident furniture experts compile and share a short list of the best office chairs for 2021 to help with your work from home setup.
Across the board, 2020 was truly unpredictable. What will 2021 hold in the world of interior and workspace design? We ask experts for their thoughts.
In the past, we worked primarily from the office. During the pandemic, we worked from home. What’s next in the evolution of the workplace ecosystem?
There are two approaches to commercial furniture procurement. One arrives at the winner of a bid; one arrives at the best partner for the project.
No remodel is without a little pain, and ours was no exception. Here’s what we learned that can help you for your next office remodel.
Designing private offices for an office often brings a direct clash between the practical and emotional considerations of workspace design. Here’s how we navigated it. One of the challenges we faced as we remodeled our showroom was creating…
As with many workspace remodels, one of the concerns we addressed was the noisiness of our space and how to implement acoustic solutions to help. Oh, the tranquil, calming noises of the office environment. A copier rifling off…
There are many questions surrounding how the world of work will rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ideas on how we can prepare.
While the process for buying commercial office furniture isn’t always as easy as click to order, there is no reason why it should be overcomplicated.
Social spaces are a rising trend in workplace interior design. Employees expect more and more to work on the move, in more socially engaged environments. Since the rise of the skyscraper, offices have seen continual change in their design and…
Camille has lived on both the east and west coast of the states but O`ahu, Hawai`i is home! With a B.A. in Political Science from Washington State University, Camille has spent over 8 years leading seamless client-centered experiences in multiple industries; legal, service, non-profit and retail. She’s excited to dive deep into the world of commercial furniture! She looks forward to using her role to work & play, while building impactful professional relationships within the organization, and externally throughout the Tri-Cities and Eastern Washington Market. When she’s not in the office, Camille is going back and forth from Washington to Hawai`i to visit family, staying active (she’s a certified yoga teacher!), watching movies, and exploring rural Washington.
Yeime is a Tri-Cities native who brings her 8+ years of experience across the B2B, government, and solar industries to her roles as a Client Services Specialist in our Tri-Cities office. When she’s not working or going to school (AKA staying very busy!), Yeime loves spending time with her American Bully, and spending lots of time on the water swimming, paddle boarding, or boating.
Keila joined the Freeform team in 2023, bringing her 7 years of experience working within SaaS, and even a stint at Nestle, to her role as an Account Manager in our Tri-Cities office. Keila hails from western Washington and moved to the Tri-Cities after graduating from Central Washington University — she recently received her MBA from Western Governors University. A semi-retired politician, when Keila’s not working she loves being involved in the community and spending time with her family.
Katelyn joined the Freeform team in 2023, bringing with her about 10 years of experience in commercial design and working with design build and A+D firms. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Katelyn decided she wanted to be an interior designer after a fifth-grade school project where she had to create floor plans and design a restaurant. She loves being creative and always looks forward to helping clients find the right solutions for their spatial needs. Outside of the office, Katelyn loves hiking with her husband and their dog, traveling with family and friends, photography, painting, and yoga.
An Idaho native, Izabela joined the Freeform team in 2023 after graduating from the University of Idaho and spending a year as an Interior Design intern at an A/E firm in Boise. She brings with her a deep passion for indoor environments and their effects on the well-being and happiness of those who inhabit them. Outside of the office, Izabela spends her time reading, being outside, water coloring, trying new wineries, and spending time with her family and friends.
Fernando brings over 20 years of industry experience to his role. With a passion for technology and an eye toward future trends, he always seeks to innovate while preserving Freeform’s history of service excellence. He brings his wife and two young girls to Spokane, along with a love of the outdoors. Ideal weekends are exploring the area with family, snowboarding, mountain biking, and volleyball.
Katrina graduated from Washington State University with a BA in Interior Design and a minor in Spanish in 2013. She is NCIDQ certified and is a huge advocate for the Interior Design profession. When not at work, you can usually find Katrina at home with her husband, daughter, and dog Murph. Katrina also enjoys vintage swing dancing, Zumba, doing DIY projects, and traveling.
Upon graduating with a BA in Interior Design & minor in Construction Management in 2015 (Go Cougs!), Jordan gained experience in both commercial interior design and residential cabinetry design. Jordan spends most of her free time hanging out at home with her husband and her dog. She balances leisure time with going to concerts, family weekends at the lake, and traveling with friends.
Jeff has been a part of Business Interiors of Idaho his entire life. After gaining work experience outside the furniture industry, he moved back to Boise and joined the team in 2014. Jeff strives to constantly evaluate and improve the Business Interiors of Idaho customer experience. His goal is to provide every customer with the most efficient, functional, and creative solution possible. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing / Entrepreneurship from the University of Idaho.
Charity brings extensive project management experience to her role. Equally passionate about great furniture design and a beautifully organized flow chart, she is our Admin-of-all-things and the “hub” of our Spokane office wheel. When she isn’t out exploring Spokane’s beautiful historic buildings and meeting new friends, Charity’s favorite place is at home with her hubby, kitty, and a really good book.