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Wallpaper? What’s all the Fuss?
It’s no secret that office décor and design can have a significant impact on the workforce. It could be argued that the nicer the environment, the more valued staff feel. Wallpaper is a pretty good way to create a feature wall in a design space, big or small, as...
The History of Wallpaper.
Top tips for working in an open plan office. In favour or out of favour, wallpaper has been around for a while. Though the Chinese were hanging decorated rice paper on their walls for about two thousand years, the history of European wallpaper begins in the 16th...
Top tips for working in an open plan office.
Top tips for working in an open plan office. The thing is, as well as being distracting, open plan offices can also be great. The sense of camaraderie and social interaction to be had is usually a worthwhile bonus, but sometimes you just need to be able to tune it all...
The Future of office design
What is the future of office design? Office trends, from open plan to ping-pong tables come and go, but the one thing that doesn’t change, one way or the other, is the impact that the office environment has on employee health and wellbeing. Basically, it makes sense...
How does office space affect well-being?
How does office space affect well-being? Office trends, from open plan to ping-pong tables come and go, but the one thing that doesn’t change, one way or the other, is the impact that the office environment has on employee health and wellbeing. Basically, it makes...
How do you stay focused in an open office?
How do you stay focused in an open office? Some people love the buzz and thrive on the interaction of an open plan office but for some, it can be a nightmare, especially when you’ve really got to focus. Conversations, ringing phones – they can all put you off badly if...
VM and Display Show
VM and Display Show Off the back of our recent succcess at the Dementia Care & Nursing Home Expo we have booked in to attend the VM and Display show at the Business Design Centre, Islington London on the 3-4 April 2019. We will be showcasing our A-Z Maps range, so...
Design for dementia
Design for dementia Design is more than shaping the physical environment to help counter the impairments which come with dementia. It involves addressing practices and behaviour of professional staff and changing the way people with dementia are engaged with in the...
The Advantages of Removable Wallpaper
The Advantages of Removable Wallpaper Covering it with wallpaper is one of the most transformative things you can do any space, be it at home, in the office, commercial premises or, for the focus of this article, on a show or exhibition stand.As many of us know,...
How to get visitors to your show stand
How to get visitors to your show stand For a long time now, having a stand at a trade show has been a solid investment in terms of trying to bring in new business leads. At the same time, they give your business a great deal of exposure when you consider the usual...
Wallpaper Patterns – A Very Personal Choice
Wallpaper Patterns - A Very Personal Choice When selecting wallpaper for a workspace, colours are of course the main factor but when it comes to patterns it’s a very personal decision which should be informed by what you expect the effect of a specific pattern to be....
Open-Plan Offices and Employee Communication
Open-Plan Offices and Employee Communication Open-plan office space – surely the route to increased colleague interaction and decreased electronic communication? Well – apparently not. A new study from Ethan Bernstein and Stephen Turban of Harvard University suggests...
Office Design can Attract Employees – and Help Keep Them
Office Design Can Attract Employees - and Help Keep Them It’s been suggested in a recent survey that a quarter of employees, from CEOs to entry-level associates, place significant importance on the environment in which they work. So, it stands to reason that...
Four ways your work environment affects your productivity
Four ways your work environment affects your productivity We all know that the design of an office matters – you could argue that nothing kills innovation and productivity more than a cubicle! As a result, non-traditional workspaces have grown in popularity among...
Quality Office Wallpaper? Ignore it at your peril…
Quality Office Wallpaper? Ignore it at your peril… Your office environment isn’t something to take lightly. After all, it has a direct impact on the success of your business – it’s what your customers see when they visit and it’s what surrounds your team as you try to...
Wallpaper for study or home office – the right decision for optimum work flow
Wallpaper for study or home office – the right decision for optimum work flow In recent years, wallpaper décor in offices has increasingly moved into the focus of attention. Sterile white walls in home offices or work spaces are generally long gone as it’s become...