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Tips and Ideas
Wire Management for Your Conference Room
1/31/2023
Wire Management for Your Conference Room
Sam Pekarske 1/31/2023
Wire Management for Your Conference Room
Keeping cables at bay is an oft-overlooked part of creating a beautiful conference room or meeting space. While it may be an aesthetic choice, it's also a safety measure. Great cable management keeps workspaces clean and pathways clear so you can stay focused on the big ideas.
Tech-Ready Designs
When purchasing conference tables and credenzas, look for pieces designed with tech in mind. Grommets are a no-brainer for keeping conference phone cords out of sight, allowing power adapters and connectors to run beneath the table instead of out in the open.
Keep your devices powered thanks to tables with integrated plugs and USB ports. Self-storing, out-of-the-way power modules may be built into the surface of the table or along the sides so laptops, phones, and tablets can stay up and running during marathon meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Safe and Streamlined
Where there are cables, there are outlets, and sometimes they're not in the most convenient places. Avoid trip hazards and enhance workplace safety by keeping grounded cords out of the way and well-organized. If you're planning a renovation or refresh, consider installing additional outlets in areas beneath conference tables or behind credenzas.
On-the-ground cable covers are necessary for keeping data and power cables in line and are designed to be low-profile to reduce trips and falls. Consider adding baseboard or corner raceways to create smooth, out-of-the-way paths to outlets and data ports. When running cables through the walls isn't an option, keeping wires concealed is the second best choice for workplace safety.
Optional Additions
As your technology needs change and grow, retrofit existing furniture pieces. Quick and inexpensive fixes, such as stick-on cable clips or Velcro closures, are easy to mount to smooth surfaces and offer semi-permanent solutions. Cable sleeves and spirals, as well as under-table baskets, make for easy ways to consolidate cords into a singular, streamlined run.
Use adhesives or screws to mount power strips beneath tables or behind credenzas for easy, expandable power that can accommodate any number of temporary or constant usage needs. Choose power strips rated as surge protectors to protect against unexpected electrical spikes.
Go Wireless
There's no shortage of programs and apps that allow your computer to communicate with televisions and presentation screens. Skip the HDMI cable and share your screen during presentations or keep your computer on an out-of-the-way credenza and control the screen with a wireless keyboard and mouse.
Keep televisions mounted on the wall to save on counter space and opt to run cables through the wall instead of down it. Take your screen on the go with a mobile monitor cart, allowing you to roll your television out of sight and out of mind when you're going analog.How to Use Feng Shui to Create a Comfortable and Productive Office
11/22/2022
How to Use Feng Shui to Create a Comfortable and Productive Office
Nicole Groshek 11/22/2022
Is your office a place of productivity, focus, and success? Or does it feel uncomfortable, cluttered, and a source of stress? Organizing your office with some simple principles from the ancient practice of feng shui might help set you on the path to success.
An ancient Chinese practice, feng shui (fung-shway) literally translates to “wind-water” in English. Feng shui is the act of placing, arranging, and organizing a space to help harmonize positive energy and deflect negative energy. By using some simple tips and practices from the art of feng shui when setting up your workspace, you’ll be able to create a place where you’ll love to work.
Face the Door
If possible, always face the door. Turning your back to the entrance of your office means turning your back on opportunity and success. Sitting in alignment with a door or entrance can be distracting and invites negative energy from outside the office.
Place Your Desk in a Position of Power
Desk placement should be at the farthest corner, opposite the entrance or door. This will put you in a position of power and, therefore, success.
Keep Your Entryway Clean and Clear
Never allow clutter to block your entrance. The first step the outside world makes into your office is its first and most lasting impression of you.
Plan Accessories to Good Advantage
Never face a blank wall. Instead, fill the space with artwork or your favorite pictures of a cherished memory or trip. Add organic elements to your space, such as live plants, to breathe a little life into the area. Green plants bring the energy of new beginnings and wealth.
Organize and Declutter
Keep clutter to a minimum. Organize papers and file items away from sight. A clutter-free space results in a clutter-free mind.
Clutter Tip: Simplify Your Filing System
11/22/2022
Clutter Tip: Simplify Your Filing System
Liz Girsch 11/22/2022
Get ready—January is National Organizational Month! Set yourself up for success by creating an inspiring and functional space that's optimized for efficiency, productivity, and workplace happiness. Take this time to get a fresh start in your office because everybody deserves a clutter-free workspace. Download our free Clear the Clutter eBook to learn more!
Keep It Simple, Silly
It's easy for filing cabinets to go totally off the rails—and we're not just talking about lateral file glides. Out of sight doesn't mean out of mind, and a simple and streamlined file cabinet can save precious time while working with printed materials.
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First, make sure that every file matters. When you can, go digital, and hold off on printing out unnecessary pages that will only take up valuable storage space. Trim the fat from time to time and keep only the must-haves. Invest in a desktop scanner to keep unnecessary pages from finding their way into an overstuffed cabinet.
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Once you're back to basics, set up and stick with a consistent naming convention that's adaptable to all sorts of sorting. Simplicity is key in order to keep critical information highly visible and easy to access. More importantly, ensure that this is a convention you can stick with so you don't need to undergo another relabeling project after mismatched files get the best of you.
Clutter Tip: Keep a Clean Desktop
11/22/2022
Clutter Tip: Keep a Clean Desktop
Liz Girsch 11/22/2022
Get ready-- January is National Organizational Month! Set yourself up for success by creating an inspiring and functional space optimized for efficiency, productivity, and workplace happiness. Take this time to get a fresh start in your office because everybody deserves a clutter-free workspace. Download our free Clear the Clutter eBook to learn more!
A Desk That's Clean, Clear, and Under Control
When it comes to your desktop, less is more. Of course, there will always be monitors, peripherals, and supplies that need to stay in sight, but even these must-haves can benefit from an optimized order.
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If you don't use it, lose it. Your desktop should be reserved for items that you use on a daily basis. Start with the one-touch mantra: If you interact with it, deal with it. File it, follow up with it, or discard it. Items you don't need at your fingertips can be relegated to a concealed storage space, such as within a file pedestal or utility drawer, or stored in an out-of-the-way bin on a bookcase.
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Actively manage your organization with a sorting zone. Use trays and dividers to prioritize papers, outlining what you need to work on, what can be filed, and what can be shredded. Keep on top of each area to make sure that you're left with exactly what you need to get the job done.
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Stay on top of your sorting by starting every single day with a clean desktop. Establishing this routine can be a night and day difference in your office productivity and happiness. Pair a daily cleanup with something you enjoy, such as a cup of coffee or a favorite podcast, to get your desk in tip-top shape for the day ahead.
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Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Conference Room
10/21/2022
Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Conference Room
Sam Pekarske 10/21/2022
The wide-open space necessary for a great conference room should come outfitted with the best storage options. Keep must-haves for meetings, overflow archives, and audio/video equipment in check with alternative storage options that look great and keep your boardroom clean and organized.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Let home décor trends pave the way for an efficient and visually pleasing conference room. Take advantage of open-air storage, such as bookshelves and hanging shelving, for displaying necessities and decorations. Keeping items out in the open also ensures that binders, catalogs, and supplies are kept tidy and easy to access when necessary.
Store less modular items in wicker baskets on lower shelves to take advantage of this storage space while keeping less attractive items out of sight and out of mind. Leave a little room on the upper shelves for displaying awards and decorations, or even an artificial plant, to keep the space from looking too drab.
Under-the-Table Options
If the space beneath your table features ample legroom, consider keeping less important items in coordinating storage beneath the conference table itself. Narrow file storage can run the length of the table for expansive out-of-the-way accommodations, or a matching pedestal can be rolled away to keep smaller supplies out of sight.
Surrounding Storage
While purchasing a conference table that suits your space, ensure you have enough room to comfortably make your way around the room. Seek a smaller-sized table to take advantage of wall space at the perimeter. Credenzas can provide a high-impact look at the front of the room and may be valuable for keeping audio/visual equipment out of the way. Consider file storage at the back or sides, particularly options with attractive laminate tops, such as the Ogden Collection, to keep the surface as functional as possible.
Optimize for Tech
With the growing need for technologically-savvy meeting spaces, there's bound to be an overflow of screens, cables, boxes, and conference phones in less-than-ideal places. Mount as many of your electronics as possible, including televisions, projectors, and speakers, while running cables through the ceiling and walls to keep things looking sleek. Keep remote-controlled items inside a credenza with glass doors or open cubbies to eliminate the need to manually control peripherals while taking advantage of screen-sharing capabilities.
Trends in Office Organization
7/15/2022
Trends in Office Organization
Liz Girsch 7/15/2022
Just like in any creative field, trends come and go. Current prevailing organizational ideas focus on sustainable and practical fixes that can dramatically increase productivity and happiness in your workplace. Whether you're sprucing up a private office, optimizing a shared space, or settling into your home office, these tips are no-brainers for a workspace you'll love for the long haul.
Start With Your Setup
Furniture has become as much a decorative decision as a functional framework. Choose desks, hutches, credenzas, and filing cabinets with the amenities that work best for your needs. A combination of open and concealed storage typically works best, and NBF's collections have the style and substance you need to outfit your office space.
We're in love with the Structure Collection's clean, uncluttered aesthetic. There are ample choices that are thoughtfully designed to fit small at-home spaces, collaborative offices, and larger private suites that deserve a little bit of executive appeal. You can pair a combination of large and narrow hutches and files to create the comprehensive storage you need to succeed.
Bin It to Win It
Utilize hanging shelf space, bookcases, and ledges to store your (hopefully well-organized) supplies in plain sight. A combination of small, medium, and large bins can be tailored to fit in any enclave, providing a neat appearance that can handle anything.
Mix it up and choose both opaque and transparent boxes and bins to keep things interesting. Show off items that lend themselves to better organization or opt to hide more unruly, hard-to-tame supplies in a lidded box or a container with solid sides.
The New Neutrals
Keep your crazy colors at bay and opt for timeless taupes, graceful grays, and browns that will coordinate with anything. Not only will they fit with your current décor, but their flexibility will also allow your accent pieces to fit into future redecorating schemes, eliminating extra spending and reducing waste.
Natural aesthetics are an emerging trend. Woven fabrics and raw textiles are in and available at any price point. Find local craftspeople and suppliers that use sustainable materials and ethical assembly to create a space that's environmentally sound.
To See and Be Seen
In stark contrast—but not competition—with the all-natural look, acrylic organizers are finding their way onto desktops and shelving. Clear containers with sleek, squared-off lines provide an incredibly clean look that sits strongly alongside other décor choices. Mix this modern aesthetic with more natural and raw pieces to create a playful contrast.
Bring It All Into Focus
Your most used, most important possessions are often relegated to a far-flung place, making it easy to leave them on your desktop when you're finished. While building better habits for returning things to their designated space, take the time to make sure your must-haves are within arm's reach. If something is easy to access, it's also easy to put away.
Sometimes that everyday binder or large book only fits on a larger bottom shelf, out of sight when you need it most. Remember that most bookshelves feature adjustable shelves you can raise and lower to accommodate any possession. From there, ensure that your most-used items are located at eye level with lesser-sought stuff on the top or bottom shelves.
Keeping Up With the Clutter
An organizational overhaul is only worth the time if it's sustainable. No matter what the latest blogs say, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Do your research, then listen to your head and heart while you select decluttering schemes that work for you. It doesn't matter if your space looks great for that one perfect picture; it's the long-haul that counts. When it comes to your organizational style, after you pick it, stick with it.
Clutter Personality: The Hider
1/3/2022
Clutter Personality: The Hider
Nicole Groshek 1/3/2022
Driven by the need to store things away, individuals with “Hider” personalities like the idea of order but struggle with “editing” their collections of stuff. The Hider believes that any drawer or bin will do nicely, but these drawers are typically unorganized and stuffed to the brim. The Hider motto? “If you can’t see it, there’s not a problem.” If you think you might be a Hider, keep on reading to discover clutter solutions that may work for you.
Clutter Personality: The Overthinker
1/3/2022
Clutter Personality: The Overthinker
Nicole Groshek 1/3/2022
Are you an Overthinker? Overthinkers tend to be perfectionists who always have a vision of how to reduce clutter but have a hard time getting started. Internally, they’re shouting, “It’s overwhelming! Where do I start?!” If this sounds like you, keep on reading to learn solutions to your overthinking clutter roadblocks.
Clutter Personality: The Procrastinator
1/3/2022
Clutter Personality: The Procrastinator
Nicole Groshek 1/3/2022
The Procrastinator motto is “I’ll get to it later”. If you fall into this well-meaning clutter personality, you always have someplace to go or something more important to do. This of course means that organizing your workspace gets constantly shuffled off until tomorrow. The problem? Tomorrow is just as busy, and the mess continues to build. If this sounds like you, keep reading to discover solutions for clearing your office clutter.
Clutter Personality: The Saver
1/3/2022
Clutter Personality: The Saver
Nicole Groshek 1/3/2022
Call it sentimental, but the Saver holds on to anything with a story. From a work standpoint, it might be your first winning business proposal from 1995 or that whiteout you haven’t used since you had a flip phone. Most likely, these items are just collecting dust, but the Saver feels reassured knowing that they are always there ‘just in case’. If you find yourself constant telling yourself, “I might need this later!” then read on for helpful clutter solutions.
What's Trending at NeoCon 2021
10/20/2021
What's Trending at NeoCon 2021
Sam Pekarske 10/20/2021
Located in Chicago, Illinois, NeoCon is the defining event of the commercial design industry ever since 1969. Vendors from across the world bring their most innovative, brilliant products to the table to paint the perfect picture of what the next year of design will look like. Alongside overarching trends that span many years, there's always several stand-out trends that echo across brands. COVID-19 has changed the industry forever and this year's return to NeoCon showcased many of these new priorities.
It Could Happen to You: Fireproofing Your Disaster Recovery Plan
9/3/2021
It Could Happen to You: Fireproofing Your Disaster Recovery Plan
Sam Pekarske 9/3/2021
It's 3:30 in the morning and your security company is calling. At best, it's a false alarm. At worst, the business you carefully built has gone up in flames. It's estimated that only 30% of small businesses have a disaster recovery plan in place, leaving roughly 70% of companies unprotected. A devastating event can be a setback that takes years to overcome and any head-start on rebuilding is invaluable in the critical months that follow.
Clutter Tip: Stress-Free Shared Spaces
1/1/2020
Clutter Tip: Stress-Free Shared Spaces
Liz Girsch 1/1/2020
Shared spaces can be tough to control. With a bevy of personalities in every office, it can be a challenge to make sure that collaborative areas are well-maintained. It's not a one-man job, but a group organizational journey has to start with ground rules that are easy for everybody to follow.
Clutter Tip: Organize Your Open Storage
1/1/2020
Clutter Tip: Organize Your Open Storage
Liz Girsch 1/1/2020
Today's trending storage solutions go beyond bulky lateral files, tall cabinets, and all-drawer credenzas. Open-ended bookshelves, breathy hutches, and sprawling desktops provide refreshing visuals while providing the space you need to keep supplies in sight. These days, a great bookshelf is just as much of an office decor centerpiece as it is a utility, making it an easy way to improve organization and style at the same time.
Top Trends From NeoCon 2019
6/12/2019
Top Trends From NeoCon 2019
Sam Pekarske 6/12/2019
As is tradition, National Business Furniture sent a delegation of merchandisers, marketers, space planners, and a copywriter to NeoCon-- "the commercial design industry's launch pad for innovation" and one of the largest furniture trade shows in the country. In one fast-paced day, we gathered inspiration from the top minds in the industry and saw the trends that will inspire commercial offices, educational spaces, healthcare facilities, hospitality environments, and residential design for the coming years. As always, a few of the best and brightest trends really caught our eyes.
Still Standing: Fireproof Storage Success Stories
6/7/2019
Still Standing: Fireproof Storage Success Stories
Sam Pekarske 6/7/2019
Imagine this-- you're at the foot of your driveway, standing before a horizon lined with only crumbled bricks and charred trees. Nothing blocks your view; everything in site has been reduced to rubble, and even the coals have grown cold in the time since a wildfire made its way through what was once your home. Your thoughts, clouded and wild, are turned towards the loss of photographs, childhood relics, and keepsakes. This isn't the time to think about vital records or business incorporation documents, vehicle titles and property deeds-- that was before the fire, perhaps years ago, when you bought a FireKing® file cabinet.
Comprehensive Shipping from FireKing® and NBF
6/7/2019
Comprehensive Shipping from FireKing® and NBF
Sam Pekarske 6/7/2019
Investing in a FireKing fireproof file cabinet is a commitment to safety and security and with some files weighing over 1,000 lbs., there are numerous logistical challenges that follow such a purchase. Our comprehensive sales and delivery process ensures that your cabinet will make its way to its desired placement without hassle or hurdle.