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    Practical Design Ideas

    Our Practical Design blogs are filled with great advice on the topics design professionals and project managers want to know more about. We like to think we have struck the perfect balance between design inspiration and practical tips – why not see for yourself.

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    5 unique ways to improve productivity in your office

    January, 2019

    Designing an office involves multiple considerations. You need to ensure that it is functional, welcoming and offers maximum productivity. Here are some unique ways to…

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    Why use a raised access floor

    January, 2019

    Renovating your office space? This could be a great time to consider opting for a raised access floor if you haven't before. Experience a tidier…

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    Office design colours for employee well-being and productivity

    January, 2019

    What office design colours are good for your employees' well-being and productivity? This article explores the best colours to use on the floors and walls…

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    Why we use antron® yarn

    January, 2019

    Why have we used antron® 6.6 yarn in our Freedom Collection? It’s because we know that carpets made using this quality material are especially durable…

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    Flooring definitions used in the commercial flooring industry

    January, 2019

    This article looks at some of the flooring definitions often banded around in the construction industry. Definition of terms A floor basically represents the lower…

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    Could playful design deliver a positive ROI in the workplace?

    January, 2019

    This article examines the evidence that introducing a "playful" environment in the traditional workplace can result in more productive employees, reduced absenteeism and increased employee…

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    Preparing for the office furniture trends of 2019

    January, 2019

    The office space is ever-evolving, and modern office furniture design must move with the times. Traditional office desks and chairs are always going to be…

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    Project management tools to help you redesign a workspace

    January, 2019

    Many a project management task is made easier with project management tools. This is just as true for redesigning a workspace, as it is for…