Furniture Life: Brands, Trends, and Technology To Prepare For In 2017

The furniture and design world is always evolving. As businesses look for new ways to impress guests while improving productivity, the call must be answered. That being said, there's a lot to look forward to in 2017. Industry leading manufacturers are paving the way with hot new trends and technology that's guaranteed to change the way we work. Today on the blog, we'll give you a glimpse into the future. Prepare to be impressed!

Brands:

Not all furniture crafters are created equal. While most look for ways to imitate the latest trends, a select few are hard at work setting them in motion. When shopping for new office furniture and seating in the new year, go with a brand you can trust. Here's a few you can't go wrong with.

Mayline: This year Mayline is raising the bar with height adjustable executive workplace solutions from collections like Sterling and Medina. If you're ready to make the switch to a sit to stand station, these are the coolest on the market. Sterling and Medina executive desks with adjustable height bridges are like transformers in the workplace. To the naked eye, they look just like any other modern workstation. Then at the push of a button, the connecting bridge can be raised to the standing position to promote continuous movement while simultaneously improving blood flow.

OFM: Over the last two months OFM has been hard at work launching their all new Essentials seating collection. This cost effective line of ergonomic swivel chairs provides exceptional value and appeal. In addition, OFM is ready to rock 2017 with all new products like their all new Perch stool designed to work with standing height desks.


Global Total Office: You really can't go wrong with anything manufactured by Global. They specialize in the provision of made to order workplace solutions including open concept workstations and high end ergonomic seating. This year, Global collections like Zira are incredibly popular. They offer high tech conference tables and modular desking for interiors of any size. In addition, new Global seating lines like Luray and Novello are already making their mark in 2017.

Trends:

Trends come and go, so it's important to know which ones to follow in the new year! We're seeing a huge increase in the number of coastal inspired remodeling projects. With the popularity of gray wood office furniture and white office chairs, you really can't go wrong with this trending look.

Additionally, retro and industrial makeovers are also dominating the design world. With the use of metal desks and natural wood you can easily jump on board with this booming trend.

In terms of seating, it's all about "smart chairs". If you're tired of reaching for mechanism levers and twisting tension knobs every time you need to adjust in the name of comfort, you might want to consider making the jump to a smart chair in 2017. We recommend the Living chair from Mayline, Verte chair from RFM Preferred Seating, and Arti chair from Global Total Office. They're a cut above the rest!

As previously mentioned, the sit to stand revolution is currently underway. Brands like Systematix, ESI Ergonomic Solutions, and OFM are all crafting elite sit to stand solutions that will have you ready to adapt and overcome at a moments notice. We particularly love the 5100 sit to stand desk top riser from OFM. It's cost effective, easy to install, and incredibly versatile.

Technology:

If you haven't powered up your conference room, it's time to get on board. Once considered a luxurious trend, powered conference tables have truly become the industry standard. Nearly every reputable manufacturer on the planet is now offering some form of table with surface level power ports. We feel the best on the market are from the Zira collection. They're incredibly customizable and easy to spec. If you're looking to keep things a bit more simple and budget friendly, check out the powered conference tables from the Mayline Aberdeen collection in 2017. With basic modules starting at just $235.00, you can create a techy meeting area without sacrificing quality or breaking the bank.

In addition to powered tables, we're seeing a huge influx in the number of high tech powered lounge furniture collections hitting the market. Designed specifically to improve the guest waiting experience, powered lounge chairs and sofas with AC and USB ports allow visitors to work while they wait without fear of draining precious battery life.