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10 Apr '15
Take a Break
As we continue to explore the idea of open plan work spaces and the increasing trend which brings the home office […]
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29 Dec '14
The Right Stuff
Happy Monday and welcome back from the holiday! We’ve been focused a lot lately on the idea of newer, more […]
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- By Kristin Weber
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31 Jul '13
Perfectly Modern
Our love for OFS has always been apparent, but we also have a soft spot for its sister brands, including […]
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24 Jul '13
Nxtwall
Need a cool way to divide an area in the office or create a collaborative space to share ideas? Check […]
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10 Jul '13
Meet Keilhauer
Founded by brothers Ron, Rick, and Mike, the company was inspired by their father, Ed Keilhauer, who was an upholsterer […]
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03 Jul '13
A Little Inspiration from Portugal
Check out this clever design by Goncalo Campos, a Portuguese product designer who explores the potential of new and different […]
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26 Jun '13
More Than a Chair…
“Ah the good old ‘office chair.’ It’s black. It’s boring. It looks like every other chair in your office, not […]
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- By Kristin Weber
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19 Jun '13
FEEK Out!
Check out the newest thing to come out of Trendway! Feek is a European product which utilizes coated foam to […]
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17 Jun '13
Fun at NeoCon
Happy Monday! Our team had a great time in Chicago this past week exploring the city and getting inspired by […]
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- By Kristin Weber
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10 Jun '13
Love for OFS from IIDA
The International Interior Design Association holds frequent competitions for the interior design community to participate in all over the world. […]
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- By Kristin Weber
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03 Jun '13
European Influence
As we’ve mentioned before, we’re huge fans of looking to European design as inspiration for our own modern shift in […]
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- By Kristin Weber
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27 May '13
Inside The Industry
“Office furniture is being ‘dumbed down’ by manufacturers whose focus is on styling instead of substance. ‘If you look at […]
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- By Kristin Weber
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20 May '13
Brighten Up Your Mondays
Monday mornings got you down? Long, drawn out meetings held in cold, sleepy conference rooms with bland designs should be […]
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15 May '13
Advantis Credit Union
“Kimball Office did whatever it took to get me what I needed, even if it wasn’t standard. Kimball and NWOI […]
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13 May '13
So You Want Something Different? Here It Is!
Speaking of fun and innovative things, we recently ordered some colorful cubes for our showroom from BuzziSpace. These short stools […]
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08 May '13
NeoCon 2013
Check back in mid June for first hand exhibit notes from our design team! As you probably know, NeoCon is […]
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06 May '13
Perfectly Modern
This week, we’re taking a closer look at some uniquely designed furniture from companies who truly understand modern interiors. HighTower […]
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01 May '13
Whiten Up
We all know about the importance of color in the workplace and what it can do for your business. But […]
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29 Apr '13
Are Private Offices Going Away?
As interior design advances along with technology and these modern ideas of “working”, the open floor plan has become increasingly […]
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24 Apr '13
Check this out…
We love an interesting solution to small spaces and clutter, or just interesting furniture in general. This awesomely designed series […]
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22 Apr '13
Earth Day Awareness
Keeping in mind that today is Earth Day, we thought we’d take a moment to highlight some of the best […]
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17 Apr '13
Get Your Office on Board…Literally.
Clever puns aside, we’re seeing more and more collaborative designs pop up all over the interior design community. The classic […]
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15 Apr '13
What We’re In To: OFS – Eleven
OFS is just one of the many success stories in the industry running with a clearly minimalist design pattern. We […]
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10 Apr '13
Just in case…
If you weren’t able to come see us last week for a look at our selection of sale items in […]
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08 Apr '13
Introducing: The Smart Board
As we’ve been trying to drive home recently, offices everywhere are transitioning from the typical 9-5, cubical, dry and ancient […]
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01 Apr '13
In Case You Haven’t Heard…
A new season has sprung and we’re doing a little “Spring Cleaning” of our own! While you’re dusting off your […]
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27 Mar '13
Get the Look: Ergonomic Options
Earlier we pointed out the importance of comfort in employee satisfaction and overall productivity. One of our favorite trending products […]
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25 Mar '13
Now Trending: Comfort
As a new work week starts, we wondered, “what makes a happy employee?” Though the answer isn’t exactly cut and […]
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20 Mar '13
Personalized Design Work
As pointed out on Monday, grey is an increasingly popular color choice for interior design. This soft, versatile, trendy hue […]
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18 Mar '13
Now Trending: Shades of Grey
Although Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2013 is this awesome Emerald green, we’re seeing shades of grey for office […]
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13 Mar '13
Get the Look: Kimball
On Monday we took a look in to the success of collaborative work spaces in the office and mentioned our […]
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11 Mar '13
Now Trending: Collaborative Offices
Another growing trend in today’s workplace is the importance of collaboration among employees. Studies from Gensler show that top performing […]
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06 Mar '13
Get the Look: OFS
Earlier this week we pointed out a new trend in interior design: sleek, simple pieces with clear European influence. So […]
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04 Mar '13
Now Trending: Clean & Simple
This year, interiors continue to make the shift from heirloom bulky to modern slim. In an attempt to adapt to […]
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01 Mar '13
Welcome!
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