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8 Tips for Maximizing Your Office Furniture Budget from our friends at HON

5/30/2018

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Small- and medium-sized businesses with more than 10 employees spend over $130K per year on equipment and office supplies expenses, which is nearly 11% of their total expenses.  Getting the most out of your office furniture budget can make a huge difference in the health of your business.
 
For office furniture, the credo of creating one standard for everyone in order to save costs can actually result in higher costs. Since everyone is different, and people work in different ways, you have to make sure that the furniture fits the individual and their task. However, there are some other buying practices that will save you money. Many of these practices involve doing the upfront legwork to make the right buying choice the first time.
  1. Have a plan.
Consult with your employees to understand their needs for individual and collaborative workspaces. Survey your physical space to understand the dimensions, power options, and planned uses. 

     2.  Focus on quality.
Less expensive furniture may work better for your budget today, but the quality may be poor and end up costing you more in the long run. For example, while two chairs may look similar, the more expensive one may last two to three times longer.
Investing upfront in higher quality can save you time and money overall.

     3.  Try furniture before you buy.
Go to the dealership and sit in different chairs, and look at different desks.  Try out different chairs to make In addition to providing another quality check, you’ll sure you’ll be get to try out how chairs feel after sitting in them comfortable. for a while. Testing out office furniture doesn’t take a lot of time, and it can save you a lot of wasted money in buying the wrong products. 

    4.  Think long term.   
Make sure the manufacturer you choose has a track record of maintaining product lines over time, or at least having migration options. Also be sure to allow for expansion options and use among multiple employees if future growth occurs. Invest in chairs that have adjustments for a wide range of employees, including seat height, seat depth, seat and seat back, tilt, arm rest placement, and lumbar adjustment. Consider height-adjustable tables and desks to accommodate various work styles. 

    5.  Check the warranty.
The length and terms of office furniture warranties vary greatly in length and coverage. Make sure the warranty lines up with your intended period of use. Also know who you go to if a warranty problem arises – are you working with the dealer or the manufacturer?

    6.  Purchase from a dealer who provides installation.
It’s fairly simple to assemble a single desk or chair. But putting together an entire office, including office workstations, is an entirely different story. Buying from a dealer who assembles and installs furniture can save you time and money

Twist OP has an experienced team of furniture specialists to work with you from start to finish to understand your 


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Dean Phillips link
3/13/2019 08:35:12 pm

I thought it was great how you suggested that you consult with your employees to understand their needs for individual and collaborative work spaces. My wife works for a company that creates software for accounting firms and they are planning on moving to a new building. It may be beneficial for them to find a company that can help them choose proper furniture for their new office building.

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Sarah Smith link
3/28/2019 04:24:52 pm

Your advice on how to make the most of a budget when buying office furniture sounds really helpful. I wonder if all companies use these tips when buying supplies as well. It would probably be really good for them to do so.

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Amy Winters link
7/1/2019 08:18:56 pm

Thank you for pointing out that less expensive furniture may work better for the budget, but the quality may be poor, and this can cost you in the long run. My boss has been thinking about updating the office furniture. It's good to know that less expensive furniture may cost more money if it breaks down faster.

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Stefan Bradley link
7/8/2019 02:45:25 pm

It makes sense that you should check the warranty when purchasing office furniture in case you need a refund if something is damaged. My uncle wants to open a business and needs to buy office furniture on a budget. I will let him know that he should look for a company that offers a warranty so that he can feel confident in his purchases.

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Angela Waterford link
8/26/2019 12:55:14 pm

I wasn't aware that we can try out office furniture at dealerships. It might be a good idea for us to buy new chairs since our current ones are starting to fall apart. If we can get ones that have good quality, I'm sure that it will last a long time.

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Luke Smith link
10/14/2019 11:41:54 am

Thanks for the tip that trying out the furniture is a must before buying it. I hope to keep this in mind because I often give in to my first impression. In a few days, my mom will be celebrating her 50th birthday, and I want to give her the antique lamp that she has been eyeing for months now. Tomorrow after work, I'll keep in touch with my sister, so that she can refer to me a good furniture warehouse that can give me discounts and year-long warranties.

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Skyler Williams link
10/31/2019 02:55:31 pm

I like your tip to try the furniture before you buy any. My brother wants to get some custom furniture made for his living room. I'll pass this tip onto him so he can get some quality furniture.

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Ellie Davis link
11/25/2019 08:54:45 am

It's interesting to know that buying less expensive office furniture may work better for your budget. My husband moved his office to a commercial space, and we are looking for advice to buy furniture. I will let him know about your recommendations to help him find the perfect furniture for his office.

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Vivian Black link
11/26/2019 06:27:06 pm

I love how you mentioned trying furniture before you buy it and how it can help you choose what you want that fits your wants and needs. My husband owns a small office here in Darwin, and they need to get new office equipment and furniture. They will keep these tips in mind as they search for a professional supplier near them that fits their needs.

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kate hansen link
3/30/2020 03:52:27 pm

It was really helpful when you said to try different furniture before getting it. My husband recently got an office building for his new business that he plans on opening in a couple of weeks, and he wants to make sure that he gets the right furniture for it. I'll make sure to pass this information along to him so that he can know how to get the right furniture for his office.

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Franklin White link
7/27/2020 11:02:29 am

Thanks for the tip to check the warranties on all the office furniture you might buy. That way you can determine if it will work out with how long you want to keep that furniture before replacing it. It would be unfortunate if all of your furniture ended up getting ruined beyond repair and you still have to wait a couple of months to buy replacements.

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ellie davis link
8/12/2020 11:33:52 am

It's interesting to know that you need to consider your employee's needs to find the right office furniture. My husband is thinking about remodeling his office, and we are looking for advice. I will let him know about your recommendations to choose the right furniture for his office.

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