When planning your workspace, selecting the right furniture is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. As you’re building a budget for an office move or new office space, it may be tempting to cut back on expenses by “doing the furniture yourself” or selecting direct-to-consumer products from a big box retailer, but you’ll likely end up paying for it in the long run. Here are a few reasons why quality furniture is worth the investment.
Built to Last in High-Traffic Environments
Commercial furniture is designed and constructed to withstand the day-to-day wear of a high-traffic, public environment, like an office, school, or hospital. From office chairs and desks to conference tables and lobby furniture, commercial furniture is made from high-quality materials and manufactured to prioritize durability and longevity. On the other hand, direct-to-consumer or residential furniture is not built to withstand the high-traffic use of public spaces, leading to wear and tear more quickly.
Residential furniture used in public spaces will likely need to be replaced after a much shorter period of use than commercial furniture, meaning you could be paying more for not investing in high-quality pieces to begin with. Buying commercial furniture offers the peace of mind that your investment will look good not only on day one, but will maintain performance and appearance for years to come. In addition to prioritizing durability, nearly all commercial furniture comes with a long-term warranty, sometimes even lasting the lifetime of the piece. If you run into an issue with a product’s materials, parts, or performance, a warranty can help make sure you have an easy, often free, solution.
Designed for Comfort and Productivity
Unsurprisingly, your team’s productivity and morale are directly tied to how comfortable they are in their office space. Ergonomics is more than just a buzzword; furniture designed with ergonomics in mind can decrease physical discomfort, decrease the risk of many repetitive injury problems, and significantly improve productivity and morale. Many commercial furniture manufacturers have ergonomists on staff who participate in research and product development, crafting products that are designed with proper ergonomics in mind.
In addition to being designed with comfort as a priority, commercial furniture is often made to be flexible, reconfigurable, and multi-purpose. Organizational needs change – an office that was originally designed for 25 employees suddenly has 40, or it turns out that employees want more small collaboration areas instead of two large conference rooms. Most commercial furniture is designed to operate within a “kit of parts”, meaning that layouts can be reconfigured with minimal added parts and pieces, and adapted to work for an organization’s changing needs. This reconfigurability not only saves money in the long term, but it can also help make sure that office spaces are set up to support your team in doing their best work, even if those needs change over time.
If you are planning a reconfigure or relocation, partnering with a company that specializes in office moving in Spokane can help protect your investment. Our team of experienced furniture installers has years of experience with commercial-grade furniture. You can count on seamless moving, installation, and reassembly of your workspace.
Ready to Upgrade?
Initially, commercial furniture can feel like a significant investment, especially when comparing the cost with residential or direct-to-consumer furniture. However, when you consider the additional benefits, including warranty, durability, and flexibility, it’s clear that investing in high-quality, commercial-grade furniture is worthwhile.
Commercial furniture can last longer, help you spend less on maintenance, and can create more productive and aesthetically pleasing physical environments for your staff and clients. Are you ready to invest in your organization’s future? Contact Freeform today to explore commercial-grade solutions that work as hard as you do.
