Gaining Colour Continuity in Industry

Colour Continuity

The Colour Conflict for Offices

When you go in to a shop, I bet you never consider the continuity of a product.  In our line of business, it is a particularly important aspect to consider- especially in terms of colour and finishes.

It is often the case that a customer will request some furniture for their office in a certain finish, and will then request some more furniture components for the same office as it evolves and changes over time.  Obviously, these new components must be manufactured using the same finish, so that the items in the office match, giving the office a professional and clean look.

With most non-furniture specialists- i.e. stationary companies- and high street furniture superstores, it is often the case that they sell products with increasingly short shelf lives.  This means that if you need go back to the shop to buy more of the same furniture in around a year, the furniture that you previously bought has been discontinued, in favour of a newer product that will look similar but is slightly different in colour and style.  This makes it very difficult to match the furniture that you have already bought, and can often prove frustrating for you as a customer.
 

Our ranges of office furniture are particularly reliable in this situation, which is particularly useful for our customers who want to add to their offices or receptions as they evolve over time. 

We had a customer recently, who had previously bought a desk in one of our furniture ranges at least five years beforehand.  They needed a cupboard from the same range, which would match the desk.  We sent out a wood sample for them to compare, and the finish was an exact match.  The customer was overjoyed with the cupboard, which was a perfect match for their existing furniture.

Something To Think About...

Windows- A Cause of Skin Damage?

According to a new study, which has been carried out by Boots, workers who sit by windows can look up to ten years older than other colleagues.  Experts have found that damaging sunrays can penetrate the glass, forming lines and wrinkles in the skin.  The study also found that rays through side windows can leave one side of the face with up to seven years more creasing than the other, leaving cabbies and van drivers at risk too. 

The Boots research has concluded that even sitting by an office window in weak April sunshine can increase the risk of skin damage by up to 300%.  Scientists in Besançon, France, have found that over 90% of all skin damage can be attributed to harmful UVA rays.  According to skin doctor, Mike Bell, 'the biggest danger is for staff in open-plan offices with big windows'.

How can you protect your skin from harmful UV rays?

Don't panic, there are a few different options available to people who want to protect their skin, even in office or commercial environments.  You could cover the windows in solar glazing film, which acts as a barrier for these danagerous rays of sunlight, without imposing too much on the view.  Alternatively, you could fit blinds in the windows in order to control how much sunlight you let in to the room or office.

Verve- Relieving the Stress of Moving Offices!

Today's blog is dedicated to our wonderful installations team, who have been very busy helping our customers to move offices.  We all know how stressful moving offices can be, so we try our very best to make your move as stress free- and mess free- as possible.  We even caught photographic evidence of a certain 'installation fairy'- who shall remain nameless- hoovering up the mess after having put together all of the office furniture for one of our customers!  There aren't many companies who will go the extra mile to help their customers, so we like to rave about our thoughtful and helpful installations team!

We have an announcement...!

Exciting News from Verve Workspace!!!

What's with the photo?

Well, this picture shows the lane leading to our new premises!  The purchase of the new premises was finalised this week, so now the fun of rebuilding and designing our new studio can happen!  It will take some time yet as there is a lot of building work involved, but we are soon to be moving!  We will keep you posted with our new project, as it is all very exciting!  Pictures will follow!

What should you consider when choosing a new chair?

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Chair for You

I know what you're thinking- one chair is very much like another.  But, in actual fact, although some chairs may look the same, they can be worlds apart where it really matters.  Even the slightest change to a chair's design can make the world of difference; even a change to the foam or fabric used.

It is important to choose a chair that will fit your needs as a user.  It is no good having a chair that looks fantastic, but is uncomfortable to sit in for extended periods of time, giving you a bad back.  Here are a few pointers as to what you should think about when choosing a chair.

How to Narrow Down your Choices:-

What is the purpose of the chair?  What is the chair going to be used for?

This is the most important factor to consider, because it will affect the other decisions you make.  You need to decide what the chair is going to be used for.  For example, if the chair you are choosing is going to be used as reception seating, it may be one of the first things that your visitors see.  It will need to be aesthetically pleasing, because you want it to reflect your business positively.  If the chair is going to be repeatedly used within a specific environment, like an office, the chair needs to be functional and comfortable to sit in.

How long do you need the chair to last for?

It is always tempting to go for a chair that is as cheap as chips, but in the long run, the cheaper chairs will generally cost you more money, because they last a fraction of the time that a more expensive chair will last, and will be much less comfortable to sit in, often contributing to a user's back problems..  It will probably be more cost effective in the long run, to pay for a more expensive chair, which will be made out of higher quality materials and fabrics, making the chair more hard-wearing, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. 

Is the chair for one specific user, or will it be used by lots of people?

If a chair is going to be used by more than one person, then we must remember that everyone comes in different shapes and sizes, and we need the chair to cater for each individual effectively.  This makes the adjustability of a chair particularly important. 

Some people will be tall, whilst others will be small, so your chair shuld have a height adjustment feature.  A general guide to adjusting the chair and promoting good posture is that  your thighs should be horizontal to the ground while both feet are on the ground, and wrists should be straight whilst typing.

If you can't find a chair that would allow height adjustment, you may need to find a way to alter the height of the keyboard, so that you can have straight wrists whilst typing.  Your body should then be aligned properly with the chair and the floor.  Some chairs may give you the option of fitting shorter or higher gas lifts, if necessary.

There is also the issue of size.  If you have to squeeze in to the chair, then it does not fit, no matter how comfortable it may seem once you are seated.  Most chairs are designed to accommodate most sizes of people, but for those with more generous proportions, you should choose a chair with side adjustable arms.  There should be room between the armrests and your body.  A good office chair will come with adjustable armrests.

Quality armrests can help with tasks like reading and writing, as well as taking pressure and tension off the neck and shoulders.  Users with small builds can often get closer to the desk with elbow supports, or shorter arms (on the chair, not the person!)

How long on average is a person going to be sitting in the chair?

This links to the chair's purpose, and can be particularly important to your decision.  If a chair is going to be used for prolonged periods of time, then the chair needs to be comfortable, and easy to sit in.  A good ofice chair with proper back support will improve your posture, and will thus reduce back pain and stiffness.  Ergonomic chairs should have a good shape to them, and reflect the natural posture of your body.

The padding and design of a seat should also be considered carefully.  The front of the seat should have a shaped or waterfall front edge, because a straight horizontal front will cut off circulation to the rear of your knees.  A good tip is that you should be able to slide your fingers between the inside of your legs and the front edge of the seat.

Will the chair be stable enough?

As amusing as it may be for your colleagues to see you fall off your chair, it is not what you want, and you could really hurt yourself.  You should assure that the chair has the right amount of stability for its purpose.

Will the user need to be moving around?

I know how busy an office can get, and how often you find yourself moving around.  Casters on operator chairs can make a big difference within an office environment, adding extra mobility to the swivel motion of the chair, making it much easier to move around the desk.

A Step Forward in Modular Seating!

Verve likes Curves
Announcing a New Answer to Discreet Modular Seating.

 

We are pleased to announce the launch of the brand new Venue Plus range of seating, aimed to suit hospitality, reception areas and third spaces. 
 

Stylish and sleek, the classic Venue range is a modern assortment of modular seating solutions. The brilliant advantage of this modular seating is that it accommodates the prospect of modification, meaning that the designs can cater for any seating plan, no matter how big or small.

The brand new Venue Plus range combines the smooth, elegant designs of the classic Venue range, with a high backed system, which allows a high degree of privacy. It is an excellent solution for open plan offices, or hospitality spaces. The sophisticated rib detail of the Venue Plus range offers added comfort to the user, whilst also enabling the product excellent acoustic control.

This fabulous new range of stylish modular seating range will be coming to our website soon, but in the meantime, for more information, please call us on 08450 69 79 89.