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2019 NeoCon Trends

6/13/2019

2019 NeoCon Trends

Joanna Terry 6/13/2019

Neocon 2019 brought together architects, designers, manufacturers and end users from around the globe – this 3 day event in Chicago showcases the best and newest options for commercial design. If you couldn’t attend the show, here are just a few trends:

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.

It Could Happen to You: Fireproofing Your Disaster Recovery Plan

6/7/2019

It Could Happen to You: Fireproofing Your Disaster Recovery Plan

Sam Pekarske 6/7/2019

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.

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 Fire King 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.

Wire Management for Your Conference Room

5/15/2019

Wire Management for Your Conference Room

Sam Pekarske 5/15/2019

Keeping cables at bay is an often-overlooked part of creating a beautiful conference room or meeting space. While it may be just as much of an aesthetic choice as it is a safety measure, great cable management keeps workspaces clean and pathways clear, so you can stay focused on the big ideas at hand.

Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Conference room

5/15/2019

Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Conference room

Sam Pekarske 5/15/2019

The wide-open space necessary for a great conference room doesn't 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.

How to Introduce Flexible Seating to Your Classroom

5/6/2019

How to Introduce Flexible Seating to Your Classroom

Nicole Groshek 5/6/2019

From allowing students to make their own choices to bringing more active movement into each day, there are a lot of good reasons to add flexible seating to your classroom. Although this education trend is a relatively new one, there are already a myriad of options to choose from in this category. So where do you start? Take our quick tips for how to introduce flex seating to your students.

15 Office Decor Ideas that Start with Choosing a Theme

4/23/2019

15 Office Decor Ideas that Start with Choosing a Theme

Rachel Howe 4/23/2019

Building a beautiful office is no small task. With employees spending a large portion of their time at the office, creating a home away from home is an integral step in maintaining morale and inspiring great work. Designing your office décor with a theme in mind is an easy way to create a cohesive environment where employees can stay productive and comfortable while they go about their workflow. Take these ideas for office decor into consideration while designing the perfect workspace.

Telehealth and the Future of Care

4/8/2019

Telehealth and the Future of Care

Joanna Terry 4/8/2019

Telehealth (or telemedicine) is one of the key trends helping to lower healthcare costs and improve access for patients. Most hospital systems are investing in telehealth technology and consumers are seeing real advantages. How can telehealth change healthcare for the better?

The Importance of Patient Centered Design

4/2/2019

The Importance of Patient Centered Design

Joanna Terry 4/2/2019

As the healthcare industry continues to become more competitive, the importance of quality design in patient areas has never been more important. Patients have increased choice on where to receive care, including many non-traditional providers. Thus, providing a space that supports great outcomes is critical.

Designing for Cleanability in Healthcare

2/12/2019

Designing for Cleanability in Healthcare

Joanna Terry 2/12/2019

One of the most important topics in the healthcare design industry is infection control –designing a space that is beautiful, durable, functional and that helps prevent the spread of germs and disease. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections patients can get while receiving medical treatment in a healthcare facility. They are considered a major, yet often preventable, threat to patient safety.

Now Trending: Employee Wellness Rooms in the Office

1/21/2019

Now Trending: Employee Wellness Rooms in the Office

Nicole Groshek 1/21/2019

Did you know that 92% of employed Americans confess that aspects of their workspace make them unhappy? As a result, businesses are taking extra measures to improve their workplaces, striving to create environments where great work happens due to employee satisfaction. Among new measures taken, companies across the country are taking employee health at the office into consideration by incorporating bookable wellness and mothers rooms to the office. If you’re considering adding one or more of these spaces to your office, keep reading for inspiration and ideas for what you’ll need to get the job done.

Collection Spotlight: NBF Signature Series Rivet

1/14/2019

Collection Spotlight: NBF Signature Series Rivet

Nicole Groshek 1/14/2019

As a response to the growing trend in industrial office furniture and residential appearance in the corporate office, we’re proud to present the newest collection in our NBF Signature Series—Rivet. With a powerful look and reliable build, this versatile collection was designed to meet the needs of the busy office worker who cares about the look of his or her space. Whether you work from home or need a high-style look for your corporate office, check out some of the bold features Rivet has to offer.

NBF Signature Series 2019 Collection

1/2/2019

NBF Signature Series 2019 Collection

Nicole Groshek 1/2/2019

A new year means new office furniture at National Business Furniture! From resimmercial designs to versatile furniture that does double duty, we’ve carefully selected these new NBF Signature Series collection to fit real needs in the office.

Clutter Personality: The Hider

12/20/2018

Clutter Personality: The Hider

Nicole Groshek 12/20/2018

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

12/20/2018

Clutter Personality: The Overthinker

Nicole Groshek 12/20/2018

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

12/20/2018

Clutter Personality: The Procrastinator

Nicole Groshek 12/20/2018

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.

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Tips and Ideas

2019 NeoCon Trends

Top Trends From NeoCon 2019

It Could Happen to You: Fireproofing Your Disaster Recovery Plan

Still Standing: Fireproof Storage Success Stories

Comprehensive Shipping from FireKing and NBF

Wire Management for Your Conference Room

Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Conference room

How to Introduce Flexible Seating to Your Classroom

15 Office Decor Ideas that Start with Choosing a Theme

Telehealth and the Future of Care

The Importance of Patient Centered Design

Designing for Cleanability in Healthcare

Now Trending: Employee Wellness Rooms in the Office

Collection Spotlight: NBF Signature Series Rivet

NBF Signature Series 2019 Collection

Clutter Personality: The Hider

Clutter Personality: The Overthinker

Clutter Personality: The Procrastinator