How to design and set up modern office furniture

Author: Xinda Clover

The basic principles of office furniture layout in office space.

The basic rules of office furniture set up mainly include three principles: rationality, comfort and aesthetics.

1. Rationality principle

  • Clear functional zoning: Place office furniture according to the functions of the office area
  • Clear passages‌: Keep passages wide to facilitate employee movement and communication
  • Comply with work flow‌: Facilitate employees’ work and avoid unnecessary obstacles in the workflow
set up modern office furniture

2. Comfort principle

  • Ergonomic: The size and height of the office furniture should be ergonomic to ensure that employees feel comfortable when using it.
  • Lighting and ventilation: To set up modern office furniture that make sure to make full use of natural light while avoiding direct sunlight on the computer screen..
  • Flexible use of space‌: Adopt flexible office furniture layouts to meet different work needs‌

3. Principle of Aesthetics

  • Unified style: Create a comfortable and tidy office environment, focusing on coordinating the colors and designs of the office environment
  • Color matching: The main color should be elegant and the decorative color should be bright to make the overall visual effect harmonious.
  • Arrange neatly and orderly: Arrange office furniture neatly and clean regularly to keep the office environment clean.

Other specific rules and suggestions

Office Desk setting: To set up open office desking workstation with face-to-face or back-to-back design, which can save space and cost. Recommend to use a desk screen of a certain height to protect privacy and reduce distractions.

File cabinet location: To place in a convenient and accessible location that does not obstruct passage

Conference tables and chairs: Reasonably arranged according to the size and usage needs of the conference room, ensuring that attendees have comfortable space and good visibility

Publication date: 2025-01-18

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