Month: May 2017

Wall Graphics And Glass Manifestations Are a Great Way to Add Personality to Your Building

  Wall graphics and glass manifestations are a simple yet eye catching way to liven up your business' premises and express your brand's values. Choose whichever design you feel would suit your space best. For example, nature shots, nearby landmarks, inspirational quotes or something that reflects your brand's ethos are all great ways to use wall graphics throughout your office. The process of choosing a wall graphic is very easy for our clients. Simply select your material (choices include, but are not limited to, canvas, Foamex and glass) and specify your dimensions. Size options are endless, our biggest one to date is 7 meters long! You can choose to supply your own artwork or we can source this for you. Installation is quick and simple and results are amazing!         [yikes-mailchimp form="1" title="1" description="1" submit="Sign Up"]

Your Reception Area Is Your First Opportunity To Welcome Your Visitors and Reflect Your Brand, So How Can You Make a Great First Impression?

  The reception area for your business should be attractive, functional and welcoming. This is the first area that clients, customers and even potential employees will see, so it is arguably one of the most important zones of your building. Reception spaces are highly unique to each business and there are no hard and fast rules for their design. It entirely depends on the space that you have available, the intended functionality of the area and the type of image you want to portray. Of course, the design and furnishing also depends on your budget! Focusing on practicality and good space planning is the best way to begin drafting ideas for your reception space. Once you are past this point, you can start to consider the array of other elements that come in to creating the best reception for your business.   A well designed and functional reception desk is key for creating a great impression and providing your staff with much needed practicality to enable them to work efficiently. Modular - Create a desk that suits your requirements and space by selecting from a range of individual modules in a range of shapes, sizes and finishes. Starter - If you have a small reception area or need to save space, a starter desk is ideal. Small but functional and ideal for a single member of staff. High Gloss or Lit - Modern and eye-catching, these types of desks become the main focus of the reception area. Offering a sleek and fresh feel to your space, there are a range of different designs to choose from to perfectly co-ordinate with the rest of your decor. Bespoke - Order a desk completely tailored to your requirements, space and brand. Alternatively, your existing desk can be refreshed with a Di-Noc wrap to bring a new lease of life to an older piece.   Practical storage and filing is crucial for keeping your reception organised and tidy. Filing Cabinets and Under-Desk Pedestals - Ideal for keeping essentials close to hand but hidden neatly out of sight. Pedestals are available with storage and filing drawers to offer a total solution. Storage Walls - Modern, attractive and extremely versatile, storage walls are modular products which allow you to create a system that cater exactly to your requirements. Modules include storage, filing, media and display units.   Receptionist's chairs are a very important consideration. Keeping your staff comfortable can stop slouching, help prevent time off due to aches and pains, as well as helping to present a professional image. The chair you choose will depend on the way your reception functions and is staffed, how long the receptionist is required to sit at the desk at a time and the overall design of the area.   Mesh Chairs - These chairs provide good support and have a modern feel. The nature of the mesh fabric means that good air flow keeps the user cool and prevents sticking; this can also help to reduce muscle fatigue. Mesh chairs are also easy to maintain and keep clean. Ergonomic Chairs - Available as mesh or upholstered, these types of chairs provide thorough support to the user and can help them to maintain a proper posture. Ergonomic chairs also provide a higher level of comfort and can help to prevent musculoskeletal injuries which can lead to the member of staff having to take time off of work. 24 Hour Chairs - These chairs are advanced ergonomic chairs and are ideal for people who are required to sit for longer than eight hours a day. Providing extra support and comfort, most of these chairs generally feature extra adjustments.   Keeping your visitors comfortable while they wait is essential in creating the right impression. The chairs you choose for your visitors can depend on the overall design of your reception area, the space and shape you have to work with and also the functionality of the area. Tub Chairs - Ideal for single seating, tub chairs are modern, supportive and comfortable. Available in a range of fabrics, these types of chairs look great clustered around coffee tables or arranged in a linear fashion. Modular Seating & Sofas - Great for busy reception areas or for furnishing an area that is more awkwardly shaped. Choose from a range of module shapes and types and arrange to suit. Individual Sofas & Chairs - A more typical but by no means outdated method to furnishing a reception. There are a wide range of options to choose from and mixing and matching for ultimate functionality is easy.   Coffee tables are an essential in any reception space and are truly versatile in their use Trumpet Base - Sleek and modern, these types of tables are ideal for catering to a few visitors at a time and provide a compact yet functional and attractive solution Welded Frame - Strong, durable and practical, these coffee tables are great for high use areas Glass Top - Minimalist and easy to clean, these tables don't detract from the rest of the room's aesthetics. Available in a range of top shapes and sizes to suit your requirements   Other items to consider to complete your reception area include: Coffee Machines - A simple way to offer refreshments to visitors Magazine Racks - Give visitors something to read while they wait and keep reading material neatly organised Display Boards - Share important information, successes or brand values with visitors, instantly and easily Bins - Keep table tops and floors clear by placing small waste bins close to seating areas.           [yikes-mailchimp form="1" title="1" description="1" submit="Sign Up"]

Having carried out several refurbishments in the past for various Optimax clinics, we were delighted to rise to the challenge of updating their Leicester Clinic. Here's what we did:

  We were tasked with providing the Optimax clinic in Leicester with a more modern image and bringing the site more in line with Optimax's corporate branding.

Reception Area

We carried out a full refurbishment from floor coverings and lighting to window displays in order to achieve this goal. Our last job at this Optimax clinic in 2005 saw us installing a reception desk and storage wall which by now was in need of refreshing but that the client found was still meeting their requirements. We managed to update the existing furniture and save our client a substantial amount of money by wrapping the desk and storage wall in white Di-Noc, making it look brand new! We also added the Optimax Logo to the front of the desk to match the branding of the business.

Theater Re-Design

We also redesigned and updated the laser theater, making it into a full operating theater with the installation of a new air handling system. The ancillary rooms also benefited from fresh decor and carpets. All of these tasks were completed to health care standards.

High Praise

After the completion of the refurbishment, the clinic was visited by the Mayor for the grand re-opening who was very complimentary of the new look and feel of the Leicester clinic. We also received high praise from the Managing Director of Optimax who said it was the best clinic they've ever had, on time and under budget.       [yikes-mailchimp form="1" title="1" description="1" submit="Sign Up"]

We recently carried out an office conversion and refurbishment for a high-end client in a prestigious London area. Here's what we did:

  Our client contacted us requiring a refurbishment of their basement office which was currently catering to five members of staff. In need of updating and with a change of usage planned, our client sent us a brief to turn the basement office into a hot desk area for eight members of staff.

What We Did

We gave the office a modern and practical refresh, careful to keep the room feeling as light as possible due to it's location. Using bench desks for a modern, minimalistic and cost effective finish, we included dual USB and power modules for easy charging and connectivity for users whilst at the desks. Lunar chairs worked to keep the modern feel and ensure the staff are well supported while the breathable mesh back encourages air flow to keep the user cool. We also made sure that each member of staff had their own personal storage space within easy reach of their desk. The floor was re-carpeted to complete the refurbishment and we included a barrier mat to help prevent dirt and grease from marking the carpet.

Final Thoughts

After the project was finished our client, Diederik said that "the office is looking good" and that it was a "perfect job".       [yikes-mailchimp form="1" title="1" description="1" submit="Sign Up"]