When you move into new office space, it can take a while for it to feel like home to your company. A new layout, new lighting, and a new interior can make things feel pretty alien. Fortunately, many commercial spaces have flexibility in the lease/purchase for renovations and alterations. Skip the uncomfortable (and probably less […]
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In recent years, loft office space design has become more and more desirable to both commercial real estate holders and companies that are looking for a non-traditional office space. The loft office style of design has become associated with modern, successful businesses and provides a higher lease rate for commercial building owners as well. What
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Atlantans are resilient. We are the only U.S. city to be destroyed by fire in an act of war and then we rebuilt. This is the home of The Phoenix, a hopeful symbol for Atlanta who has overcome tragedy and risen from the ashes. There’s reason for optimism. Atlanta is home to the 3rd largest
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Whether your business is changing locations or just looking to renovate, hiring an independent professional commercial interior designer will transform your workplace into a sleek model of efficiency that appeals to clients and employees alike. Think you can’t afford to hire a designer? Keep in mind what your time is worth. Time taken for planning,
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Workplace murals are gaining in popularity and are common among, but not limited to, many design oriented businesses like tech companies and graphic design agencies. Your employees spend 40 plus hours at the office, so why not add an element of inspiration and color to their daily lives? I would liken the workplace mural to
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Even if you don’t work in a prison, your office environment may share a lot of similarities with one. Prisons are notoriously bereft of natural elements like sunlight and plant life. The furniture and surfaces are slick and comprised of man-made materials like steel and concrete. The environment is noisy, overly bright from florescent bulbs
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I happened upon an interesting debate recently on an issue I deal with regularly: Open Concept Office vs. Standard Office. “Open concept” refers to an open floor plan with no or only partial partitions between employees. A “Standard Office” has individual offices for most employees, with one exception being the reception area. In fact, two
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My name is Dana. I am the President of Planning Interiors, an Atlanta-based commercial interior design firm. As the lead at a commercial interior design firm, you’d expect me to blog about where people work, specifically how to design the space within the four walls where most people spend their days. Don’t fret, there is
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