Office Space Blog
Office Space Blog: Design Tip of the Day, Chairs, chairs, chairs!
Written on May 2, 2012 at 12:34 pm, by TrueImpact
A big part of maximizing the return on our office space investment comes from how we utilize our available square footage. Not only can it impact office morale and client perception—it can affect the bottom line as well. Want to update your look on a small budget? Need to make your furniture more uniform? Start
Office Space Blog: Hitting the links for a good cause.
Written on April 27, 2012 at 10:28 am, by TrueImpact
Not that there are too many bad reasons to golf, of course. But on April 23, The Stone Group participated in its second annual Hope4JD golf outing, with the proceeds benefiting this non-profit group providing hope for families of children recovering from hypoxic and/or anoxic brain injuries. The event took place at the Grey Rock
Office Space Blog: Design Tip of the Day, Separate your walls from the pack!
Written on March 12, 2012 at 9:09 am, by TrueImpact
Walls can do much, much more than bear weight. Bring life to your walls by accenting them. Color, color, color is what comes to mind when one hears “accent wall,” but consider breathing new life into your space by creating different accents in gathering areas. Use signs and artwork to draw one’s eye to a
Office Space Blog: Design Tip of the Day, Color Splash
Written on February 15, 2012 at 2:31 pm, by TrueImpact
Spring out of your old colors and dive into the new trends! Tired of the same old beige and tans? Consider updating your office look with fresh new colors. Consider the warmth of pale pastels such as pale yellows, pale blues, pale greens, pale oranges, and pale turquoise. All can refresh a space without overwhelming
Office Space Blog: A few things they don’t talk about when it comes to shared workspace…
Written on February 8, 2012 at 1:18 pm, by TrueImpact
You’ve probably heard about “shared workspace” or “office hoteling” as the next big thing for commercial renters and developers. The concept is built on a central office with communal office space (desks and offices are first-come, first-served on a daily basis) for telecommuters to plug in anywhere they like, at any time. In such cases,
Office Space Blog: Design Tip of the Day, The Column Collective
Written on February 2, 2012 at 8:28 am, by TrueImpact
Your corporate real estate strategy involves much more than locations and leases. How you arrange and furnish your office has a surprisingly large impact on productivity, morale and even branding. Check back often for useful design tips and ideas. The way you furnish your office has a huge impact on employee morale, customer first
Do you really need a commercial broker to negotiate your new lease?
Written on November 14, 2011 at 4:51 pm, by admin
We know. Hiring outside firms to help with things like real estate just costs you more money. You can probably find the best office space at the best rate on your own. Right? Not so much. Unless your hobby is staying active in the commercial real estate market, you’re probably not aware of a huge
What's your ROI on corporate real estate?
Written on November 14, 2011 at 4:45 pm, by admin
All too often, successful businesses think of their real estate strategies as simply getting the best deal on a lease when they need to make changes. That’s important, to be sure. But there are many, many other ways your office space and the way you use it can save (or cost) your business quite a
Design Tip of the week: Oh the Drama
Written on October 20, 2011 at 9:33 pm, by admin
Go beyond the drab. Add drama to your color scheme in a unique way by selecting a colored ceiling. Do you have a creative business and want to express that through your office décor? Consider painting your ceiling a vibrant color. It can help express your company’s personality, intrigue the client and entertain your employees. Ask around,
New York Office Renovations in Downturn Pay Off
Written on October 20, 2011 at 9:31 pm, by admin
Great example of a calculated risk paying off….love this story. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/realestate/commercial/09renovate.htm