We are very excited to announce that our 2019 Catalogue has been nominated as a finalist in the Real Media Awards (previously known as the Australasian Catalogue Awards) in the Office Supplies category for the 5th consecutive year.
We feel honoured to have our work recognised by experts in the industry and can’t wait to find out the winner’s name on the Awards night on the 30th of August.
Stay tuned!
Click here to view our catalogue online or request a hard copy here.
With the unprecedented mobility offered by laptops, phones and tablets, one's ability to work anywhere and everywhere has led to the introduction of unconventional spaces. This includes lounge settings which are dispersed around an office, allowing employees to take a break from their normal workstation and spend time in a more casual environment. Distinguished areas like this have become a necessity for harnessing creativity, productivity and innovative thinking.
Here are 3 tips on how to effectively introduce lounge settings to your office:
Comfort - Residential-style seating has become a popular shift in office aesthetics. Adding a comfortable lounge or soft chair encourages a relaxed atmosphere. Our Benj, Tex and Hush lounges feature a wool fabric upholstery and high density foam padding, offering a true palette of posture in the office.
Surfaces - Facilitating productivity requires surfaces to work on. Our Rize collection features a height adjustable side table and round meeting table which provides space for people to set down their devices or papers, while also allowing users to customise the area to suit their requirements. Our Byte and Dart tables are also a great solution for setting down coffee and taking notes.
Flexibility - Different groups have different needs which require the space to be easily rearranged to suit. Providing lightweight and mobile seating options like our Sofi, Gogo and Balance ottomans allows one to curate a space that will enhance its purpose.
As the modern office evolves, setting the stage for lounge areas encourages employees to come together to collaborate and share ideas in a fresh space. Contact us today to help plan your office lounge.
With a shift in the modern workplace and growth of technology, the increase in a more sedentary lifestyle has created movements to promote employee health and wellbeing. Working styles are constantly evolving to allow for a healthy balance between sitting, standing and walking. This includes the introduction of height adjustable desks and tables, like our Swish and Rize which are a perfect solution to encourage movement.
Height adjustable desks allow users to easily adjust their work surface from a sitting to a standing position with a single tool, giving the user complete control of how they work. In addition, our Rize range includes height-adjustable side tables and meeting tables allowing employees to mix up the way they collaborate and conduct meetings.
Three benefits of height adjustable desks include:
Improved Health - With the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes from sitting all day, research has shown that switching to a sit-stand desk lowers blood sugar levels, lowers your risk of heart disease, improves metabolism and reduces back pain.
Improved Mood and Energy Levels - The popularity of sit-stand desks has had a positive impact on the employees overall well-being. By introducing desks like our Swish or Rize, users have shown to be less stressed and fatigued than those who remain seated all day.
Boosts Productivity - Being able to access a variety of postures throughout the day helps employees stay engaged with their work tasks. Standing has also been proven to stimulate circulation, sending more oxygen and nutrients to the brain, improving one's mental focus thus encouraging one to work more efficiently and increase performance.
Our enthusiastic team joined forces yesterday to raise some much needed funds for Cancer Council.
Delicious homemade food, smiles and laughter filled the room while playing some fun games of bingo.
We are proud to announce that we raised over $2,000 helping funding towards cancer research, prevention and support programs.
Thanks to the team for their fantastic effort!
The results are in! Here are our most commonly picked desktop and storage colours for the past year.
White has come out on top, being a popular choice for many corporate spaces while the preceding top spots were filled with an array of light oaks and medium hues.
Textured finishes such as Ravine, Woodmatt and Nuance have also been crowd favourites with their wood-like feel and aesthetic making them an attractive and cost effective option.
To see the other colours we have in our range, visit our HQ or request a copy of our 2019 catalogue.
The 30th anniversary edition of our annual office furniture catalogue is hot off the press.
We are thrilled to launch a remarkable selection of new products, from pneumatic workstations to innovative task chairs and cutting-edge side chairs.
Hot of the press and straight onto your coffee table, our latest ad in Indesign magazine is out now.
Featuring an aesthetically pleasing open office space with all your furniture needs and a bold headline SPEED. SOLUTIONS. SATISFACTION.
The campaign highlights our 30 year milestone and what it means to be a Krost customer.
The time has come to clear our warehouse to make room for all our exciting new 2019 products.
With hundreds of discounted products from office chairs to tables, reception counters, storage and accessories, now is the time to head over to our online clearance store to get your hands on a bargain. With up to 70% off original prices and limited stock only, there is no time to waste.
Visit our online store today!
*Delivery to Sydney areas only. Stock may not always be in as new condition
When it comes to crafting the ultimate office, staying ahead of the trends ensures that your space is designed with longevity and functionality in mind. To help you make sense of what’s to come in the commercial space our research has highlighted the following:
Softer Design - Residential influence is becoming even stronger, furniture and offices are taking on a homely style. Commercial furniture is quickly responding to the trend with the emergence of soft lines, luxe fabrics and cozy colours.
Demand for Experience driven spaces - The demand for social spaces will extend throughout 2019. Facilities that encourage staff to have fun such as table tennis tables, coffee bars, exercise zones and courtyards are highly sought after.
Colours - Coral takes the win for Pantone colour of the year and we expect to see it more along with tones such as blush, khaki, navy, softer blues, yellow and emerald green. Natural and earthy colours will also ring through 2019 with greys, beiges, whites, burnt oranges and tans.
Standing Desks - They’re here to stay, the industry recognises the importance of health and wellbeing, with the focus on ergonomics still remaining strong.
Advanced Task Chairs - They’re getting better and better, in terms of aesthetics and comfort. Chairs with supreme functionality such as automatic tension control, core equalisers and greater adjustment options will be at the forefront.
Working From Home Arrangements - Calling for employers to ensure that their staff have an adequate set up at home to be the most productive. Do they have the right chair? Desk? Monitor arms? Technology?
Wire Up - Nowadays employees have higher expectations when it comes to technology so avoid frustrations and ensure that your office is equipped with all the right power accessories. Consider USB charging, laptop holders and more GPO’s.
Pods & Zones - Pods and working zones were rampant at the lastest Orgatec. We expect to see this trickle through with more emphasis on quiet rooms with soft furniture, furniture with acoustic materials and the high back lounge trend to stick around.
The De-cluttering movement - Everyone’s talking about Marie Kondo - the organisational guru, her movement is taking the world by storm. Capture the trend by encouraging staff to be organised, offer sufficient storage, filing systems and online cloud storage.
Plants - From a small cactus on a desk to lush vertical gardens, integrating nature in the office will still be very much on trend in 2019. Studies have also shown that offices with plants are known to be more productive. Read more about office plants here.
The team at Krost would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to tackle 2019.
We have reopened and are ready to assist with all your office furniture needs. Come and visit our Mascot HQ or head onto our online store today for a quick purchase.
We have a huge year ahead, from the upcoming release of our 2019 catalogue to a host of exciting new products and a some exciting new projects we can’t wait to reveal.
We look forward to working closely with you through 2019 and beyond.
Thank you for your support throughout the year. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
We're looking forward to 2019, It's our 30th anniversary and we've got lots planned including a host of new products and the release of our 2019 catalogue.
We will be closed from December 24th and will reopen on January 7th. We hope you have a great break and look forward to hearing from you in the New Year. Until then, eat well and rest up.
As the end of the year draws near and you start to scratch your head about how quickly another year has passed, we’ve put together a bunch of ways to help you prepare yourself for the holidays and the new year:
1. Close Off Your 2018 Tasks: Now’s the time to drill down on your to do list, start on the bigger tasks first and so that you can slowly wind down to the smaller tasks in the final weeks of the year. There is no greater satisfaction that crossing things off your to do list and starting the new year with a fresh slate.
2. Organise Yourself: Clean your desk, remove clutter, sort through your computer files and desk drawers to set yourself up for an organised 2019
3. Take Some Time Out To Unwind: With all the christmas commotion and rush to close tasks don’t forget to take some time out for yourself, book in your end of year holiday, practice relaxation techniques and look after your well being.
4. Set Some Goals: Reflect on the year and its successes and challenges and start planning for 2019, set new goals and strategies to get you excited for the year ahead
5. Create An Exercise Plan - With summer holidays just around the corner, now’s a good time to get your new year's resolution to be fit in motion. A healthy self is a productive self, look after your body and reap the benefits in and out of work,
If you’re looking at investing in office furniture, why not speak to us about how we can help you start 2019 with a fresh new office look and make it your best year ever!
