By Joe Gammons There is something to be said about uniformity in the office. Businesses with matching desks, cabinetry and colors look more professional than those with a hodgepodge of office furniture. Clean lines and complementary colors create symmetry, balance and cohesiveness that can improve efficiency and exude a sense of purpose. But what about […]

 Remote work during the pandemic reinforced the importance of ergonomics. It’s hard to be productive when you’re sunk into the sofa balancing your laptop on a pillow. It’s difficult to be productive sitting in an uncomfortable chair at the kitchen table. It’s also tough to be productive when your neck is stiff or your

The hybrid office environment has emerged as a viable work option during the pandemic. What is a hybrid office? It’s a flexible work setting that blends in-person and remote workers. Through 2020 and 2021, businesses gradually brought employees back to the office. However, many companies recognized during the pandemic’s outset that professionals don’t have to

Buying new office furniture is a lot like buying a new vehicle. Smart shoppers always plan ahead. If you wait until your vehicle breaks down before going car shopping, you might be stuck buying whatever is on the lot. The dealership may not have the model, color or features you want, but you have no

Mobile floorplans surged in popularity during the pandemic. Businesses are opting for flexible designs, which allow employees to quickly rearrange office spaces with minimal effort. Long ago, hotels and conference centers adopted mobile floorplans as a means of maximizing revenue. Staff can transform large interior spaces, like a ballroom, to host an education conference one

The new year allows us to hit the reset button. Whether our resolutions relate to health or wealth, Jan. 1 is a great time to start something new. January also is an ideal time to buy commercial flooring. Installing new flooring is the easiest way businesses can upgrade their interior space. Employees appreciate any enhancements,

Southwest Florida businesses are changing the look and feel of their offices. They want to create functional, productive workplaces that also offer safety and comfort for employees, customers and clients. COVID-19 changed the office environment in 2020. As 2021 begins, OFDC Commercial Interiors notes five trends in office design and furniture that are redefining the

We spend about one-third of our waking hours at work. That’s why our offices seem like second homes and why our co-workers feel like extended families. However, COVID-19 changed our work environment in 2020. Many of us worked from home for a period. Gradually, businesses reopened and employees returned to the office. As a B2B

Note: “Small Business Saturday” is Saturday, Nov. 28. Joe Gammons, President of OFDC Commercial Interiors, authored the following guest opinion that was printed in The News-Press and other publications across Southwest Florida. Consumers have long been encouraged to “buy local.” Doing so supports your local economy by providing local jobs and generating local tax revenue.

Cubicles became popular during the late 1960s and 1970s, giving office workers a defined space of their own. It offered a sense of privacy that until that point was only enjoyed by corner suite executives.  Then in the early 2000s, Silicon Valley tech giants broke the partition mold and replaced cubicles with portable workstations. Laptop-toting employees could plop down on sofas, cafeteria-style tables and bar stool seating, sharing conversations and