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3 HVAC Tips for Climate Controlling Your Office

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date October 15, 2021
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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 […]

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Key Considerations for Laboratory Design

Post author By andrew
Post date April 16, 2024
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Laboratory designs demand meticulous planning. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial in a field where scientific progress moves incredibly fast. But the real challenge is creating an environment that fosters innovation. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide, uncovering the essential elements of laboratory design to create spaces that inspire breakthroughs and meet future challenges. Key Considerations for […]

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How to Design an Efficient Laboratory Floor Plan

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date May 25, 2023
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Designing the perfect laboratory floor plan is part preference and part science. While the layout of any individual lab should necessarily accommodate the personal proclivities of the scientist(s) who will be using it, the process of creating a truly efficient laboratory really centers on a few key design elements, which together help to enhance safety, […]

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

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date February 10, 2022
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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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The Best Wall Cladding for Modern Offices

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date January 17, 2022
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Wall cladding is a type of decorative feature used to cover the face of a wall. It involves the application of one type of material over another and, in most instances, does not provide any functional benefit other than sometimes delivering insulating and/or protective effects (especially when installed on exterior structures). When installed on interior […]

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Conference Room Design

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10 Ideas to Make Your Office COVID Safe

Post author By agiledev
Post date August 4, 2020
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While the work from home world may be one we’re getting used to, in-person meetings will never go away completely. How and where we interact, professionally, will look different. Preparing your commercial office space for the post-COVID era means reviewing the design and functionality of all conference rooms.

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Effective Meetings & Conference Spaces Post-COVID

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date June 19, 2020
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How Value Engineering Keeps Your Office Redesign On Budget

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date May 7, 2020
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There are several strategies and techniques for keeping your office redesign on budget, including: developing a robust and realistic schedule, conducting space planning, confirming that adequate systems are in place (e.g. HVAC, lighting, telecom, etc.), and using advanced project management software to track and measure costs against baselines and estimates. However, there is another extremely […]

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How an Office Renovation Can Improve Productivity

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date March 26, 2020
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As you consider renovating your office space, you’re no doubt focusing on the costs of potential options. This is certainly part of the equation, and needs to be part of your decision-making process.

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Pros and Cons of a Collaborative Workspace

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date March 10, 2020
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Google has one – they call it “the Garage”. So does Cisco, Clif Bar and Hitachi Consulting. And over at the luxury brand advertising agency Hudson Rouge, there are even echo-reducing panels on the ceiling, and employees get high-end headphones to help block out ambient noise.

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How to Redesign Your Existing Office Space for Better Utilization

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date February 20, 2020
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While you may be inspired to redesign your office space in order to create a fresh, new and impressive look and feel, there’s another valuable goal that you should aim for at the same time: better utilization of space.

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How Space Planning Helps Define Your Office Renovation Budget

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date January 12, 2020
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As you may have discovered through your research or by speaking with partners and peers, there are many reasons to renovate your office – and all of them have to do with improving the bottom-line.

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Is Open Office Design Right For My Business?

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date January 3, 2020
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4 Office Design Problems that are Costing You Money

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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When it comes to cutting costs, most business leaders and other decision-makers focus on factors such as supply chain management, customer acquisition costs, workforce planning, product price positioning, and so on.

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3 Ways How an Office Renovation Improves Customer Service

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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It goes without saying that businesses constantly need to find new and better ways to deliver customer service. Indeed, reports by both BusinessNewsDaily.com and Forbes.com, respectively, point out that good customer service trumps both price and product in the hearts and minds of most customers. Or for the “glass half empty” folks among us: a […]

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Office Design Trends for 2016

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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It has been about a month since we ushered in 2016, and that means most folks have all tied up their 2015 loose ends (or recovered from the festive holiday party circuit!), and are geared and ready to see what interesting and noteworthy developments the new year has in store. In that spirit, the Key […]

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Are Breakout Spaces Right for Your Office Redesign?

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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Across the country and especially in Chicago, an increasing number of businesses are opting for an office redesign that makes ample use of what are called “breakout spaces”. Below, we highlight what this term refers to, and then explore why it may be a smart, progressive choice for your office redesign needs.

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How to Tell When You are Ready for an Office Renovation

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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Unless they have just moved into a new space or wrapped up a design overhaul, most business owners and executives would almost certainly put an office renovation on their “nice to have”, “to be considered”, or “future plans” list.

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Why a Successful Office Renovation Requires Forethought & Planning

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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It goes without saying that you know, beyond any doubt, that a successful office renovation requires forethought and planning. In other words, you and your colleagues would not arrive to work one morning and decide spontaneously or impulsively to refresh, renovate or re-imagine your environment! Obviously, arriving at this decision – and then deciding what […]

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How to Identify Goals for Your Office Renovation Plan

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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While there are many aspects and elements of a successful office renovation, among the most important will be your overall office renovation plan. This plan – which is typically comprised of several supporting documents, appendices and so on – captures scope, workflows, personnel, materials, budget, risk management, and more.

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Office Design Factors that Affect Productivity

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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n today’s relentlessly competitive business landscape, finding smarter ways to increase employee productivity is not just a best practice. In the long run it makes the difference between success and survival. However, one aspect that is often overlooked by managers and decision makers – but certainly NOT neglected by employees who must deal with it […]

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3 Office Design Questions to Ask Your Employees

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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When it comes to developing your office design plan, obviously you need to focus on aspects such as budgets, scheduling, logistics (e.g. maintaining operations during the renovation/construction or temporary re-allocating work to another site), permits and approvals (typically required for any project involving architectural changes), and the list goes on.

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3 Tips to Make Your Open Office Design More Productive & Profitable

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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A growing number of organizations of all sizes – from small businesses to large enterprises – have implemented, or are thinking/planning of implementing, an open office design. This is a layout in which employees are co-located in a shared space and environment.

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New Office Design: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Office Furniture

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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As you ponder, plan and prepare for a new office design, naturally you will focus on aspects such as space utilization, lighting and HVAC, traffic flows, and so on. However, there is another critically important piece of the puzzle that is just as important: choosing the right office furniture. To help point you in the […]

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3 Conference Room Design Best Practices

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date November 26, 2019
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Whether you are developing the layout for a new location or re-inventing your current environment, one of the most important pieces of your office design puzzle is the conference room. Below, we highlight 3 best practices to help point you in the right direction:

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Our Process Our Three-Part Process Keeps You Informed And In Control Throughout The Project Duration Key Interiors is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled customer experience for every client on every project, every time. We believe that clear and open communication is essential to a positive design-build experience and it is the foundation of our process. […]

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4 Tips to Keep Your Office Renovation on Budget

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date October 7, 2019
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Anyone who has experienced a “runaway” home renovation project understands all-too-well that what can start out as a straightforward plan, can quickly become a proverbial money pit.

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How an Open Office Renovation Can Save You Money

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date September 20, 2019
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4 Budget Friendly Office Renovation Design Tips

Post author By Key Interiors
Post date September 9, 2019
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Reinventing your office so that it’s more functional, efficient and esthetically impressive can be surprisingly affordable. Here are 4 budget friendly office renovation design tips that will give you the impact and results you want – but without breaking your budget:

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