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Shared Workstations and Their Various Benefits

Benefits of Shared Workstations

One of the latest trends in corporate America is using shared workspaces or coworking spaces. This trend has been seen in cities across the country, and it has inherent benefits for almost any entrepreneur.

When starting your business, it may make sense to use your kitchen table as your workspace. However, growth requires more space. Douron can help you better understand the benefits of shared work spaces, so contact us for more information.

Lower Costs

Lower cost is one of the biggest benefits to the shared workspace. For example, an average office rent or mortgage could be upwards of $4,000 per month. However, if you use a co-work space for six employees, you may be looking at a monthly bill of $1,200.

Another cost-saving incentive is the many free amenities included, such as: water, internet, coffee, and kitchen supplies. Affordable support staff is another benefit. Receptionists and administrative, for instance, assistants are available either free or on a pay-per-task basis. This could save thousands, as the company now doesn’t have to pay a full-time receptionist or assistant salary.

Flexibility

With many spaces already wired for internet, there won’t need to be a big moving day. Many traditional leases or mortgages lock you into a long-term expense. With co-working spaces, your monthly payment plan can be upgraded or downgraded. You can add or remove space as needed, and you can cancel the plan if necessary.

Networking Opportunities

Many leaders in several industries have seen that co-working spaces allow for easier networking and collaboration. If you’re having a technical problem, you may have a computer engineer at the next table. If you have an accounting question, you may be in luck with an accountant nearby.

If you’re looking to recruit an employee, you may have an untapped pool of talent in your workspace. Since you know and understand your co-working neighbors, camaraderie, knowledge sharing, high energy, and cost sharing are at the heart of workspace sharing.

If you’re looking for a better workspace and need help, contact one of Douron’s office design experts. We look at your growth and assess your company’s needs to help create an ideal space.

When Choosing Office Furniture, How Important Is a Showroom?

The Importance of a Showroom

If browsing and purchasing office furniture from the comfort of your desk seems too good to be true, there’s a reason for that: it can lead to costly mistakes and create more problems than it solves. Online retailers may offer many attractive purchasing options, but the truth is that buying office furniture sight-unseen is risky and ultimately not worth the apparent convenience.

Buying Online: What Can Go Wrong?

Despite the best efforts of many consumers, it’s hard to get the best fit for your office when you’re buying furniture without seeing it in person. Some factors may leave you with furniture that doesn’t match your needs. For example:

  • Online pictures and dimensions don’t fully demonstrate how an item will work or look in your space.
  • Online retailers don’t offer the benefit of real-time interaction with an expert, and you often only have the listed product details for reference.

And what happens if you get your items out of the box and discover they aren’t what you expected? Even if an online retailer accepts returns, the buyer is often responsible for the shipping costs. They also lose time waiting for replacements.

Why Bother With a Showroom?

Many commercial furniture vendors have showrooms to present their options. Showrooms offer consumers benefits that justify taking the trip. What can you do in a showroom?

  • Examine potential purchases up close and personal
  • See functional demonstrations of products that can’t be conveyed by pictures
  • Talk to representatives about the products and features that best suit your needs
  • Learn about high-end and state-of-the-art special order products

Purchasing office furniture online doesn’t give consumers the option to learn from experts and refine their search based on hands-on experience. After visiting a showroom, many people have a different and more accurate idea of what they need in their office space. Contact Douron to arrange a showroom visit, and see the benefits for yourself.

How Do I Find a Vendor with a Showroom?

Find a reputable local commercial furniture dealership, and make an appointment to view its showroom. Contact Douron today for a personal look at what we can offer.

Is Your Work Space Efficient?

Efficient Work Space

Douron poses the questions you need to think about when designing your office space. What technology will you need and how much room will it take up? Evaluate your wants versus your needs. How can we make your work space unique to your company? We need to design for daily operations and use up the right amount of space while leaving enough open space for creativity. Feel free to contact us with any questions about space efficiency.

Technology

What kind of technology is important for your business? Do you need large projection screens? How about computers? Multiple monitors? You need to decide what technology will benefit your business and what you can go without. You do not want your space to be cluttered and disorganized. Choose what is absolutely necessary for your business to thrive and forget about the rest.

Uniqueness

Douron will help you design a work space that is unique to your company only. There are so many options out there for your layout, furniture, color schemes, etc. You may even want to add some fun areas that are unique to your company, like a photo booth with props or a game room.

Daily Operations

Think about your day to day. How can we make your daily operations easier? What areas will you be working in the most? These areas will need to be comfortable and organized. You will also need to think about the space and how much stuff is in it. Open space provides room for creativity and new ideas.

Douron can help you with your space efficiency. With over 45 years of experience, we know how to design a stellar layout. Contact us at your earliest convenience in order to design a perfect layout that is functional, unique, and works best for your daily operations.

Experience Matters when Choosing a Design Team

Design Team Experience

With decades of experience, Douron knows how the office workspace is evolving and the important of nice, comfortable furniture for a business to thrive. Since 1969 Douron has never lost sight of the primary goal of providing clients of the highest quality experience on the market. Douron only works with the best manufacturers and stands by the products and services we provide.

Consultation & Design

From the initial consultation to the project completion, we handle it all. Our consultation team will get you started with everything you need to know. Designing will start immediately to ensure plenty of time for making final decisions. Contact us today for your initial consultation.

Sales

Our sales team will provide you with the very best options and guide you in your decision-making for your specific office needs. We know all the ins and outs of every product on the market; you can trust us to inform you of every detail.

Client Services & Support

Our client services and support team goes above and beyond to meet the needs of all clients. We give all clients the exact attention their account deserves and strive to reach complete satisfaction.

Project Management

Douron’s project management team does an excellent job at initiating, planning, executing, and closing each account with 100% satisfaction. Our project management team does a great job of keeping things on track and inspiring others.

Delivery & Installation

Douron sees you all the way through. Not only do we design your layout and keep everything on track, we also deliver and install your office furniture. We will always go the extra mile to get the job done the right way.

So if your office is in need of some updating or a total re-haul, call us at Douron. With over 45 years of experience, we know what we’re doing. Trust us to give you the office design of your dreams. You’ll be thanking us for years to come.

Moving Walls: A Better Choice for Office Flexibility

Benefits of Movable Walls

There are many benefits to being able to move walls within your work space. Here are a few examples:

  • Simple installation
  • Relocation flexibility
  • Cost-effective
  • Versatile
  • Sustainable

All of these perks are things business owners need to make a company more efficient. Rearranging walls to create a new space is something that was unheard of a few years ago. Now you have to ability to set up a new work space in just a few days.

You can use movable walls to create conference rooms, offices, and work spaces. They’re versatile and easy to install. Movable walls give you privacy but can be moved, changed, or taken away quickly and easily if necessary. If these are things you want for your business, contact us to discuss your options.

Relocating your business can be expensive. Movable walls are a cost-effective alternative, which makes them very appealing to companies looking to grow their enterprises without relocating or renovating. Many companies renovate their office space and have traditional walls put in to create rooms and spaces. But adding traditional walls to an office space can cut into a company’s bottom line since it takes so long to install them. Traditional walls are also labor intensive, which costs more.

Lastly, traditional walls limit your options, since they’re fixed in one position. You can’t move them to create a new space without hiring someone to tear down one wall and install another. You want your office space to work for your business, not against it. Moveable walls give your business the flexibility it needs to grow faster without worrying about moving.

Creating a space that can be easily redesigned when needed is invaluable to a growing company. Let Douron help you with your office space needs. Contact us today for more information on movable walls and how they can help your business.

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