Plan your space early and stay ahead of shipping delays
Why lead times matter when you’re opening a new office
Supply chains for commercial furniture have been stretched for several years. Strong demand, labor shortages at factories, a shortage of freight drivers and disruptions at the chemical plants that produce furniture foam all piled up at once.
For a business owner in Bend or Redmond, that can mean waiting months for chairs, desks and workstations that used to arrive in a few weeks. One chair is an inconvenience. An entire office that can’t open on schedule is a real problem.
If you are signing a lease, building out a new suite or relocating your team, the best defense is to plan the furniture side of the project as early as you plan the move itself.
Get your office up and running sooner
Central Oregon Office Interiors talks with our manufacturer partners every week, so we know which product lines are shipping quickly and which are backed up. That lets us steer you toward options that fit your move-in date without giving up on the look and function you want.
Speed only helps if the furniture is right, so we start with how your team works and build a plan around your timeline and budget.
Here are the questions we work through together:
What kind of workspace does your team need?
An open plan can spark conversation for a creative agency, while an accounting or legal team usually needs quieter, more defined workstations for focused work. The right answer depends on the work, not the trend.
How will you use natural light?
Daylight has a measurable effect on mood, sleep and job satisfaction, and Central Oregon gets plenty of it. We position workstations to take advantage of windows while controlling glare, and suggest ways to bounce light deeper into rooms that have fewer windows.
How will people move through the space?
A good layout considers practical details like the walk to the printer or break room, but also the overall flow of the office. Furniture placement, color and signage all help a space feel intuitive and relaxed instead of rigid.
Vendors we turn to for quick, reliable delivery
- SitOnIt Seating offers comfortable, highly adjustable chairs and height-adjustable tables that adapt to each person, whether they prefer to sit, stand or switch throughout the day.
- Global Furniture Group covers nearly every part of the workplace, from desks and workstations to filing, storage and lockers.
- Loftwall makes colorful, modern freestanding dividers that create focused personal space without permanent walls.
Ready to start planning? Call Central Oregon Office Interiors at (541) 797-3662 or request a free design consultation.