Office Furniture Buying Guide to help with your next office furniture purchase.

A Punchlist on How to Purchase Office Furniture

1. How many people are you looking to put in this area or throughout your entire office space.

(Be realistic, employees need enough room to be productive.)

2. Do I have furniture that is existing that I can match or coordinate with my new purchase. Can I always add to the furniture I will be purchasing.

ex: Future Upgrades or Coordinating Products Exist?

3. Areas of the Office your Looking to Furnish
* Reception area or lobby
* Group work or attached work area environment (office space cubes)
* Conference room
* Private office (Executive Offices or Suites)- requires richer textures and   fabrics
* Break room or cafeteria
* Records area (for keeping files)
* Specialty/Other – lab area, call center, etc.

4. What Image or Style am I looking to Convey?
        ex: - Physician's may look to a clean and comforting atmosphere
                 - Law office's convey professionalism and success

Ways to Create an Atmosphere:
                 - Furniture Designs
                 - Color Choices
                 - Fabric Patterns
                 - Finishes

5. What is my budget?

6. What is my projected growth for the business?

7. Should I select products that can be easily expanded?

Spending a little more now might save you thousands on future purchases. Make sure your buying from a reputable company. Ask for references.

*When buying used make sure you know your product and who your doing business with . If you are looking for future expansion used is not the way to go because matching exhisting furniture can be a problem. Buyer Beware!