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5 Bad Office Design Choices that Will Hurt Your Business

Exceptional professionals have the uncanny ability to work in horrible conditions. You could send them to a lunar rover or a submarine 10,000 leagues under the sea and they’d still find a way to get the job done. However, for the rest of us, environment matters a lot. Whether or not we realize it, office […]

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How Reception Area Design Improves Customer Experience

The quality of the interactions a company has with its customers is often the best indicator of its standing within the marketplace. Even with a great product or service, a company can’t sell it if consumers aren’t properly informed and assured of its worth and don’t feel personally valued or appreciated as they contemplate its […]

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The Top Colors to Use In Your Psychiatrist Office Design

  Office design plays an important role in the development of many organizations. For mental health professionals like psychiatrists, though, how their office looks and feels can directly influence their own productivity as well as the experience of their patients. As such, psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists need to prioritize their office design and craft spaces […]

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Waiting Room, Washroom and Breakroom Design in a Post-Covid World

  Many offices and organizations are in a state of transition now. As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and things “return to normal,” many business leaders have to navigate the complex process of welcoming back employees, guests, visitors, and clients to their workspaces. As such, quality design choices in public spaces like waiting […]

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Pros and Cons of Open Ceiling Design

  In the business world, appearances matter. They mattered ten years ago, they matter today, and they will continue to matter in the future. For many business owners, their office isn’t just their work headquarters –– it’s also a physical representation of their brand image and values. As such, office design choices can affect a […]

Auto Dealership Design

Auto Dealership Design PUT YOUR CUSTOMERS AT EASE WITH A SOPHISTICATED AUTO DEALERSHIP DESIGN Auto dealership design can have a big effect on your car sales. The design of your dealership should be up-to-date with a well-designed interior lobby, waiting area, offices, and hallways to the maintenance shops.  It’s especially important that your front customer […]

Lab Design

Lab Design WORK IN AN STERILE, EFFICIENT, & ENJOYABLE LAB SPACE Lab design can have a big effect on the fundamentals of your company. The lab is an essential part of producing results, so it’s important that it is up-to-date with the right technologies and equipment, regularly sanitized, and is organized and easy-to-navigate. Renovating a […]

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Office Lighting Design: The Best Options for Open Offices

  COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of modern life, so perhaps it isn’t surprising that it has also caused business leaders to rethink their office design, layout, and –– yes –– even their lighting system. Indeed, though it may sound strange at first, the truth is that a business’s lighting system can have a […]

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Therapy Office Design: Where to Start?

The look and feel of any professional workplace will likely have an impact on the way a client perceives that business. Whether you’re visiting a restaurant or a boardroom, the design of a professional space can shape your opinion of the company at large. This is even more true of medical facilities and therapists’ offices. […]

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Using Design, Build, Furnish Methodology for Your Office Fit Out

Improving an office environment is not a hypothetical exercise. Yet, unfortunately, many design consultants don’t help their clients address real-world issues. Business leaders looking to enhance their workspace have a number of different factors to consider, ranging from their budget, to their goals, to their available space, and even their time frame. Given that fact, […]

Conference Room Design

Conference Room Design The Big Three of Conference Room Design Contact Us Don’t forget about your staff during an office construction project! Talk to Key Interiors about our conference room design services. First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone* Company Name* Tell Us About Your Project* CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left […]

Modern Office Design

Modern office design strategies allow businesses to create dynamic and effective workspaces within their spatial and budgetary limitations. Indeed, modern office design is all about finding solutions to problems that have plagued businesses for years. And you don’t have to be a multi-billion dollar corporation to improve the atmosphere of your work environment. With that […]

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How Your Furnishing Choices Affect Your Office Renovation Budget

There are several factors that directly and indirectly affect your office renovation budget – such as whether you need permits, if you will be shifting to an open collaborative space, if you need to hire an architect, and the list goes on. However, there is one factor in particular that is surprisingly influential, yet perhaps […]

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Office Design Best Practices from Google’s “Nested Office”

When you generate 66 billion dollars a year in revenue, you do not follow trends: you make them! And that is why the business world has been paying very close attention to Google’s famed “Nested Office” design (see some photos here), to see where it’s something they should adopt ASAP, or perhaps stand back and […]

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5 Common Flaws in Dental Office Design

At Key Interiors, we have partnered with many dentists either to refresh their office, or lead the way on a major overhaul.

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3 Questions to Ask to Get the Best Dental Office Design For Your Practice

“What’s in a design?” Well, if the topic is dental practice design, then there’s plenty to talk about – and much at stake, as well. Indeed, today’s patients have much higher expectations for comfort and care than previous generations; which helps explain why many dental practices look and feel more like high-end day spas than […]

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4 Tips to Ensure that Your Office Redesign Helps Your Work Environment

An office redesign is an exciting opportunity to start a new chapter of your business’s unique story. However, in order to ensure that this story is positive and continues delivering rewards long into the future, it is important that you make decisions that help – rather than hinder – your work environment. Here are 4 […]

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5 Dental Office Design Best Practices & Tips from the Experts

Just as dentists would never even think of advising their patients to perform “self-dentistry”, when it comes to reimagining their practice, it is important to get advice from interior solutions specialists. With this in mind, here are 5 dental office design best practices and tips from the experts that all dentists should keep in mind when […]

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The Importance of Optimal Lighting in Office Design

In the past, lighting in office design was not necessarily considered as something that should, or even could be optimized. This is not to suggest that business owners and other decision-makers were indifferent or uninterested when it came to lighting-related choices. Rather, the primary focus was to ensure that there was “enough light to allow […]

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Furniture Tips to Optimize Dental Office Design

While it was not necessarily an afterthought or a secondary consideration, at in the past choosing furniture for dental office design was more of an administrative than an analytical process. That is, dentists (along with their team members) typically opted for standard, conventional and generic selections.  

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3 Office Design Questions to Ask for Optimal Employee Communication

While customers and cash flow are said to be the “lifeblood of business success,” it goes without saying that effective employee communication is not far behind. Indeed, everything from productivity, performance, customer service, quality assurance and brand reputation trace back to strong internal communication — or in some unfortunate cases, the lack thereof.

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Repurposed Office Design: How to Make an Old Workspace Vibrant

It’s natural that most business owners would have a vision in mind when they picture their ideal workspace. After all, part of the fun of owning a small business is dreaming about the possibilities of growth, expansion, and improvement. However, there’s often quite the disparity between how people would like their offices to look, and […]

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Commercial Office Design for Millennials: Everything You Need to Know

The times, they are indeed changing. According to a study from the Pew Research Center, Millennials are already the largest generation in the American workforce. And that number is going to rise in the near future. As such, businesses across all industries need to adapt in a number of ways to accommodate this new wave […]

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Your Worst Nightmare About Dental Office Design Come to Life

For many, (around ten percent of the population) the thought of going to any dental office is a terrifying one. Indeed, dental phobia is real, and medical professionals in the dentistry field need to recognize this if they’re going to overcome stereotypes and negative connotations. The good news is, the way your practice is laid […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Office Design for Gen Z

Where does the time go? Though many of us already in professional environments may be loathe to consider it, huge numbers of young people within Generation Z are poised to enter the workforce. Indeed, the oldest members of Gen Z are about to graduate from college, and as such, business owners need to adapt and […]

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Why We Love Sustainable Office Design (And You Should Too!)

At Key Interiors, we believe workspaces should be designed to maximize productivity and eliminate distraction. Sustainable office design, then, is a practice we love since it offers business owners and employees many substantial advantages. Sustainable office design is a practice of creating commercial workspaces by eliminating waste, using recycled material, and adhering to environmentally conscious […]

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How Your Business Can Benefit from Tech Office Design Elements

The tech industry is constantly evolving. Technology is never static, and, unsurprisingly, tech companies themselves also undergo change at a rapid rate. What’s more, the way tech startups think about their office design is often unique and exciting. These are businesses looking to push the envelope and their workspaces typically reflect that fact. The good […]

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3 Medical Office Design Trends With Staying Power

Effective office design typically combines both classic and contemporary stylistic elements. When a workplace design skews too “old school” it can miss out on key benefits modern advancements provide; alternatively, an office built with only modern trends in mind could quickly become dated after only a few years. Indeed, not every design innovation will stand […]

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4 Engaging Modern Office Interior Design Concepts

In terms of interior design choices, modern business owners have an overwhelming amount of options at their disposal. One one hand, this is obviously a good thing. But it also raises a lot of questions and concerns about how to best create a workspace. Is an ideal office setup trendy or classic? High-tech or old-school? […]

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4 Amazing Ideas for Medical Office Designs

The value of a good first impression can’t be overstated. And that’s especially true for medical practices, hospitals, and testing facilities. A medical office design can either inspire confidence and relax nervous patients, or exacerbate their concerns. Given that fact, medical professionals can’t take any risks when it comes to their design choices. Here then […]

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Cubicle vs Office: What’s the Best Design Choice For You?

In the world of interior business design, there’s probably no more hotly-contested topic than whether to install cubicles or to adopt an open-office plan. Indeed, the cubicle vs office debate has plenty of detractors –– on both sides. Certain studies suggest that open office designs decrease productivity, while psychologists argue that cubicles make people miserable […]

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5 Dental Operatory Design Best Practices

For some, entering a dental operatory is like stepping into a nightmare. Indeed, almost three in four American adults experience some trepidation about the dentist’s office, and between five and ten percent have full-blown dental phobia. That’s the bad news. The good news is that dentists can combat this stigma in a number of ways. […]

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5 Medical Clinic Design Best Practices

Little things matter a great deal in interior design. Nowhere is this concept more apparent than in medical clinic design. Small choices like the artwork on display in a waiting room, or the layout of an exam room can have big effects on patient satisfaction and employee productivity. Clinics are unique workspaces in that they […]

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4 Things All Chicago Commercial Contractors Should Know

Commercial contractors specialize in building, renovating, and remodeling offices, retail buildings, schools, restaurants, and other business structures. In major cities like Chicago, it is essential that commercial contractors maintain a specific skillset in order to successfully complete projects and meet client expectations. From licensure requirements to knowledge about necessary financial documents, here are four things […]

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Purchased a New Space? Here are 4 Ways to Win Big with Your Office Renovation

A new office space offers you the chance to increase your business’s level of productivity, as well as boost your employees’ morale. Indeed, research indicates that the right design choices actually influence workplace processes and encourage human connectedness in ways that stimulate creativity, support collaboration, facilitate efficiency, and, thus, ultimately enhance innovation. But without a […]

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5 Tips for Returning to the Office: Air Quality Testing, Ventilation and More

2022 is upon us and for many that means a return to a physical office. Whether you’ve been out since the beginning of the pandemic or just had a few weeks off for the holidays, the safety of indoor spaces is likely on your mind. Despite COVID’s seemingly lessening effects, the Omicron variant is more […]

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3 HVAC Tips for Climate Controlling Your Office

  The quality of the air inside commercial buildings, schools and other places of business directly impacts the comfort and health of the people who visit and work within them. That’s why an HVAC system is such an important part of an office’s design. HVAC systems don’t just regulate temperature, they also work to control […]

Office Lobby

Office Lobby MAKE A STUNNING FIRST IMPRESSION Office lobby design can have a big effect on how visitors perceive an organization. The lobby is the gateway to any business, which is why it should be welcoming, easy-to-navigate, and match the style and tone of your company’s brand.  Renovating an office lobby, reception area, or waiting […]

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4 Cost-Effective Small Waiting Room Ideas

Previously on our blog, we’ve written about how business owners can maximize a small office space. And we’ve also covered how to improve the look and feel of a waiting room. But we’ve never tackled how to optimize a small waiting room design –– until now. Indeed, it can be difficult to come up with […]

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Business Office Remodeling: 5 Trends to Watch in 2019

It’s difficult to overstate how beneficial a new, vibrant office can be for a growing business. Compelling workplaces help boost productivity, attract top talent, impress clients, and promote your business’s brand. However, as with any other industry, interior design is constantly changing. As such, it’s important for forward-thinking business owners to recognize the latest trends […]

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6 Tips for Pulling Off a Work Office Makeover

No one should ever underestimate the power of a few small positive changes. Little alterations for the better can still be very meaningful. And that’s true in regard to office design as well. In fact, pulling off a successful work office makeover can boost morale, help employees focus, and make a space more welcoming to […]

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Things to Consider When Choosing Your Chicago General Contractor

Finding the right general contractor is perhaps the single most important part of an office renovation. Unfortunately, it can also be the hardest. According to Zippia.com, there are more than 36,000 general contractors in the United States. That’s a lot of possible contractors to consider. And even when you focus on a single location or […]

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Custom Conference Room Tables: What to Consider

A well-designed conference room is an important asset for most businesses. It not only serves as a designated meeting spot for a company’s many stakeholders, but also often acts as a makeshift lunchroom, packing station, training area, interview room and more, depending on the prevailing need of any specific day and time. As a consequence, […]

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LVT, LVP, Carpet Tile or Broadloom: How to Choose the Right Office Flooring for Your Renovation

Picking the right office flooring during a workplace renovation can increase the value of your space and create immediate visual interest. It can also impact your monthly expenses, with appropriate office flooring making your office more energy efficient so that you save money on your utility bills. But which type of office flooring is the […]

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Energy Efficiency Solutions and Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Office

  Perhaps it’s not surprising that more and more companies are prioritizing energy efficiency in recent years. Not only is reducing your carbon footprint good for the health of the planet, but it can help your company save money and create a more sustainable office setup. Best of all, you may not have to make […]

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Commercial Exterior Renovation: What to Consider Before Your Next Project

As the economy begins to recover – shoppers return to retail and employees make their way back to the office – the buildings they return to should offer a true welcoming. More than just places of business, commercial spaces serve as the setting for professional collaboration, commerce, and the “normalcy” we are all looking for. […]

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How to Coordinate Staff for Your Office Relocation

As you prepare to shift addresses for your office relocation, you are obviously focusing on issues like layout, space utilization, furniture and finishing procurement, and so on. However, there is another vital piece of the office renovation puzzle that you should not overlook in the midst of your busy planning and decision-making: coordinating your staff!

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3 Car Dealership Renovation Best Practices

It’s natural to assume that given the rise of digital media over the past twenty years people would value online interactions more than face-to-face meetings. However, that assumption is incorrect. Rather, most customers prefer interacting with a human being –– especially when making a big decision. This is one reason why car dealerships continue to […]

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3 Dental Office Furniture Best Practices

Dental offices are some of the most varied workspaces in any industry. On one hand, dental offices need to be warm and accommodating for visitors of all ages and backgrounds; however, they should also support employees and ensure high levels of productivity. As such, everything about a dentist’s office –– from the color scheme, to […]

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How to Create Effective Collaboration Spaces for Your Office

Modern employees don’t usually have much in common with each other. They may come from different cities, hold different interests, practice different religions, work on different projects, and think about the world in vastly different ways. A big challenge then for many business owners is figuring out how to ensure their team members get along […]

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How to Eliminate Office Distractions

A busy, bustling office is a productive one, right? Well, not necessarily. The reality is that business owners need to be able to recognize when their employees are distracted from their work –– as well as what they can do to prevent such distractions from occurring. Remember, business leaders are responsible for ensuring their team […]

Interior Finishes

Interior finishes connect people, ideas, technology and space to achieve productivity. Contact Us Interested in the interior finishes we can bring to your office?Contact Key Interiors and start with your free consultation! First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone* Company Name* Tell Us About Your Project* Every productive workspace has distinct areas or zones for the […]

Office Furniture

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Complete The Look Of Your Space With New Office Furniture And Exclusive Interior Finishes A building project isn’t complete until the interior is finished and the new office furniture is in place. In order to help you get into your new space faster, Key Interiors offers furnish and finish services that support business functions and […]

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