Offices have unique furnishing requirements. If you are a business professional and are looking to set up your office, there is a lot that you should be thinking about. We have put together a list of some of the key considerations so that you can make sure the furniture you select fits the bill.

Workplace efficiency. You want to ensure that your office is set up to give your employees flexibility so that they can work comfortably.If you want a workforce who will work as hard as they can, make sure they are comfortable and happy.

Health and safety. Make sure employees are safe above everything else. Check their workstations and make sure they have been properly assessed, for example, check their chairs and the desks are at a comfortable height and are giving them enough support.

Cost. Price has to come into your decision of course, but make sure it’s not the be all and end all. Buy what you and your employees need.

Space. Make sure your furniture gives you as much space and storage as you need. Lay it out in such a way as to give you plenty of working space, and to make the most of the space you have. Check that there is plenty of communal storage, like racking and filing cabinets, as well as personal storage for individuals. People should have access to desk drawers and plenty of desk space for their personal items.

Openness. Is your furniture laid out so that employees can easily work together and collaborate? A good office setup will include communal areas with things like sofas, comfortable chairs and flip charts so that employees can get together and brainstorm.