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It’s been nearly a year since many of us were forced into a work from home situation. Many companies have made the decision to maintain a completely remote workforce. Some have taken the middle road, electing for a flex time model that incorporates both remote work and in person work. If you were one of millions suddenly working from home, chances are you have…
For many of us working from home is looking more like a permanent situation instead of a temporary solution. Beginning in March 2020, it was important for individuals working from home to cobble together a workstation that was functional for the short-term. After six months, seeking a permanent home workstation designed to support long hours is a new focus. While it may not be…
Finding the right balance between productivity and comfortability while working from home can be a huge struggle. And with more and more companies extending work-from-home policies, many workers are now looking at the work-from-home setting as a long-term solution. Maintaining focus despite the constant temptation of distractions and time wasters is crucial. Today, we’re offering a few tips about how to stay productive while…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, professionals all over the U.S. have been required to start working from home. For some families, this means both parents are working at home while also entertaining and educating their children, keeping the house in order, and trying to maintain a new normal. It’s more stressful than ever for work-from-home professionals, so we are doing our best to understand…
As many of us continue to settle into our new work from home lives, we have slowly become office furniture specialists. In fact many businesses are offering their employees stipends to create a productive remote workspace. However, once you dig in and start reading about ergonomics, height-adjustable workstations, and tilt limiters, it quickly becomes apparent that good office equipment can be really expensive! Below…
When our merchandising team here at Smart Furniture decides to represent a new brand, the first thing we look for is a compelling brand story. In our minds, the elements of a compelling story include history, a compulsion for great design, unwavering quality, and the ability to fulfill a niche of their own. With this in mind, we would like to introduce you to…
Why is a design trend that originated in the 1940’s still popular today? The mid-century modern style is timeless and classic. No other design style has proved itself quite like mid-century modern. With its sleek lines, natural curves, and contrasting elements, this is no trend — it’s a statement promoting style and history. The Beginnings The phrase “mid-century modern” was introduced in Cara Greenberg’s Mid-century…
If your self-quarantine has been anything like ours, you’ve probably noticed home improvement opportunities that you may have previously overlooked. Is new furniture on your list of needed updates? Summer is the perfect time to exchange your outdated furniture for contemporary, trendy pieces — and we’ve got the inspiration you need. Keep scrolling to see five of our favorite design trends to incorporate into your…
Last week we announced our partnership with the emerging home office furniture brand, The Smarter Office. You probably already know by now that The Smarter Office is committed to being the leading provider of home office furniture and tools. In this post, we will take a deeper dive into the four foundational concepts that drive The Smarter Office. Designed – This is the beginning of…
We would like to introduce The Smarter Office, the very first furniture brand focused exclusively designing and developing the very best products for the home office. Although there is some crossover between office furniture and home office furniture, the Smarter Office is dedicated to helping our customers design and create the most comfortable and most productive home office space possible. One of the biggest…