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Offices Designed for Success at Delante Accountants & Business Advisers

July 11, 2017

A minimalist style and a fresh vision were the starting point for Delante Accountants & Business Advisers' new office fit-out in Taren point. 

The business owners and our team worked closely together to give the new company and the growing team a modern, creative and inviting space to work in. 

As a forward thinking company, Delante wanted to promote collaboration and team work. They achieved this through clusters of Benchwork workstations in the open office, featuring our Trak perspex panels and Logic monitor arms. 

The white and light woodgrain tones in the open space nicely contrast with the Cafe Oak finishes in the surrounding executive offices furnished with Aero desks and returns and Universal storage. Grey Tang visitor chairs compliment the offices' earthy colours. 

The elegant Cafe Oak finish was carried into the boardroom which hosts a Universal wall mounted credenza and Oslo boardroom table creating the perfect space to receive clients.

Life and pop of colours were added throughout the space thanks to our Globe planters and vibrant Pop chairs paired with our Dart table to create an informal meeting space and breakout area for the team. 

Ample storage was provided with our steel storage range, from individual mobile caddies, to Globe tambour and sliding door cupboards in the open space as well as a storage room fully furnished with filing cabinets and open shelving. 

Combining style and functionality, this space has been designed with all the elements for success. 

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In Recent Posts, Projects Tags Krost, Krost Business Furniture, Krost Furniture, Office Furniture, Office Furniture Sydney, Office fitout, Project photos, Krost Project Photos, Delante Accountants & Business Advisers, Globe, Dart, Tang, Benchwork, Trak, Logic, Pop, Osolo, Oslo, Workstations, Office Workstations, Aero, Executive Desk, Executive Office, Open plan office, Breakout Area, Storage room, Storage room furniture, Office Storage

5 Office Design Tips to Boost Employee Wellbeing

July 3, 2017

It’s no secret that happier employees are more productive, so why not consider these few office design tips to help boost employee wellbeing.

1.   Encourage Movement - Provide a variety of working spaces that give staff the choice of where and how they prefer to work.  Integrating sit to stand desks, providing flexible working spaces and promoting activity based work are all great ways to achieve this. Also try and promote an active lifestyle through initiatives like competitions and company fitness activities. 

2.  Breakout Spaces – Every office should have somewhere for staff to take a break. Café areas promote emotional wellbeing by creating a sense of community and belonging. Providing a balanced offering of both comfortable and practical lounges, tables and chairs is key.

3.  Collaboration Areas – Collaboration zones play an important role in boosting engagement and employee wellbeing. Consider creating in-office meeting spaces, extra movable stools, and user friendly boardrooms and meeting rooms.

4.  Private Spaces – Open offices can sometimes be very distracting to employees, consider integrating quiet zones,  phone booths and huddle spaces where staff can choose to work when they need a break from the hustle and bustle.

5.  Décor - Ensure you have the right office ambience, take into consideration elements like lighting, artwork and furniture colouring and whether your office is an appealing and warm place to work. Planter boxes are a simple way to instantly lift the mood, plants have a plethora of proven benefits including improved air quality, heightened temperature regulation and stress reduction.

In Recent Posts, General Information Tags office furniture, office design, tips, wellbeing, employee wellbeing, employee satisfaction, chairs, interior design, commercial fitout

Our Most Popular Desktop And Storage Colours In 2017

June 27, 2017

The results are in! Here are the most commonly picked desktop and storage colours for 2017. 

There's no surprise that white has come out a winner, being the go-to choice in many corporate spaces, but an interesting mix of contrasting tones have also shone through.  

Oak woodgrains are trending along with softer walnuts, grey tones and bold blacks.

Ravine textured melamine has certainly been a crowd favourite due to its long list of benefits including supreme durability, cost effectiveness and its textured contemporary aesthetic and feel. 

To see the other colours we have in our range, visit our Krost HQ or request a copy of our 2017 Catalogue. 

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In Recent Posts, General Information Tags Krost, Krost Business Furniture, Office Furniture, Krost Furniture, Melamine, Melamine Finishes, Melamine Colours, Best Melamine Colours, Desktop Finish, Desktop colour, Desk Colour, Desk FInish, Office Colour, Office Finish

Zed: Defined By A Minimalist Profile

June 22, 2017

Showcasing a timeless design and unique profile, the Zed chair combines visual appeal and comfort.

Zed's minimalist design is characterised by a continuous mesh back and seat supported by a black moulded and contoured polypropylene frame.

A polished aluminium base and a refined concealed chrome adjustment lever finish the look. 

Available in grey or black mesh, Zed can be taken from desk to boardroom and is sure to be noticed.

Visit our Mascot HQ to try our Zed chair or buy it online today. 

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In Products, Recent Posts Tags Krost, Krost Office Furniture, Krost Business Furniture, Office Furniture, Office Furniture Sydney, Office Chair, Office Chair Sydney, Boardroom Chair, Meeting Chair, Visitor Chair, Zed Chair, Desk Chair

Wisdom Homes Luxurious New Headquarters is Complete

June 14, 2017

Demonstrating aesthetic finesse and design practicality, Wisdom Homes’ new headquarters exudes contemporary appeal.  

Showcasing our furnishings in a brilliant blend of woodgrain, black, grey and white, a unique and impressive outlook has been created.

The large two story workspace features a number of zones including workstation areas, boardrooms, in-office breakout spaces, quiet work areas, meeting rooms and training rooms. With functionality and aesthetics at the top of mind we were able to provide a solution for every scenario.  

Keywork workstations were a standout, being used throughout the main offices, boardroom, executive offices and quiet working rooms.

Trak accessory rails featured prominently hosting a variety of acoustic screens and planters. Globe sliding door units in black with custom Notaio Walnut melamine planters were placed around the office to fulfil storage needs whilst providing another element of greenery.

Nataio Walnut Keywork spine units and custom joinery accentuated the executive offices, along with the use of Miro and Miro S chairs.  Zorro chairs were also applied remarkably, being used as visitor chairs in executive offices, Axis work pods and in meeting rooms.

Logic monitor arms were integrated on every desk, providing staff and executives with the ability to have multiple screens and laptop holders.

Axis was used to create separate in-office workspaces for management, the selection of grey and black bringing a smart look to the area and tying in well with the use of the woodgrain colour surrounding them.  

A Jam counter table with Zorro stools provided a casual in-office meeting area where colour consultants and design specialists can sit comfortably to meet and brainstorm. Training rooms were also dressed radiantly hosting Oslo mobile tables and Miro chairs.

Wisdom Homes’ new boardroom is also commendable, the striking use of Baz chairs and Keywork boardroom table oozes luxury. Framed with a beautiful feature roof and glass doors overlooking the entire office it’s a boardroom fully equipped for the making of the most important decisions.

All in all, Wisdom’s new headquarters is certainly equipped with all the elements for success.

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In Projects, Recent Posts Tags office furniture, wisdom homes, office, workstations, sydney, office design, desks

Solo Stools – Crafted for Functionality

June 8, 2017

Combining modern aesthetics and design simplicity, Solo stools provide an effortless seating option.

Available in both counter and regular table height, Solo can be used in multiple scenarios from informal meeting areas, in-office buzz areas, bars, lunch rooms to breakout zones.

Gently tapered legs ensure stability while a full polypropylene construction makes Solo an easy to clean & visually appealing seating solution.

Solo stools are lightweight, stackable and easily packed away when not in use. Choose your Solo stool in a white, grey or black finish.

Come in and try Solo in our Mascot HQ or buy it online today.

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In Products, Recent Posts Tags stools, krost, furniture, cafe stools, bar stools, office chairs Sydney, office furniture sydeny

PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS: WHAT DO THEY MEAN?

June 1, 2017

When shopping for your office furniture, you might come across logos and acronyms and wonder what they actually mean. 

Here's a quick guide to some of the common ones in Australia. 

AFRDI: the Australian Furnishing Research & Development Institute (AFRDI) is an independent not-for-profit technical organisation that provides standards, testing, product certifications and research for buyers and sellers of furniture based on Australian and New Zealand and other well-recognised standards.  

The AFRDI Certification guarantees that a product meets the criterias of strength, durability, stability, function (the product is fit for purpose including ergonomic and basic safety criteria), flammability (where appropriate), reasonable finish and workmanship. 

Suppliers of AFRDI certified products enter into an agreement with the institute and agree to maintain the quality of their products, advise the institute of any changes made to the certified product, undergo random checks and submit goods for audit or investigation at least every three years.

GECA: Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) runs Australia's only independent, not-for-profit, multi-sector eco-labelling program and is the only Australian member of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN).  

The certification ensures that a product meets social and environmental performance standards, was manufactured with little impact on the environment and human health.

Just like for the AFRDI certifications, GECA labelled products are submitted to regular surveillance audits. 

ISO 14001:2015 is a family of standards related to environmental management that exists to help organisations minimize how their operations and processes negatively affect the environment. ISO 14001 details how our products are designed and manufactured with a viewpoint on maximising our environmental efficiencies and also gives us a framework for continual improvement.

ISO 9001:2008 is a family of quality management system standards designed to help organizations ensure that they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related to a product or program. ISO 9001 ensures our quality assurance systems are continually improved and adhered to.

With regular audits in place, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 helps maximise our efficiency whilst also reducing our footprint on the environment. 

If you are looking for certified products for your next fit-out, don't hesitate to ask us. We have a range of products that are AFRDI certified from our Benchwork and Vast workstations to our very popular Miro chairs, Future chairs, Economy chairs, our Logic monitor arms and many more (certifications are listed on each product page). We can also provide you with GECA certified steel storage options.  

If you'd like to find out more, drop us a line here. 

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In General Information, Recent Posts Tags office furniture, afrdi, geca, ISO 14001, iso 9001, certifications, krost

Raising Our Cups at Our 2017 Biggest Morning Tea

May 25, 2017

Yesterday we held our annual Biggest Morning Tea to raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council.

It was a fun-filled morning with a Cancer council volunteer speaker, a game of bingo and lots of delicious treats to share.

The team were sure to make every cuppa count, raising over $1200 for the cause!

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In Recent Posts, General Information Tags krost, office furniture, Krost Business Furniture

Doors Open at Macarthur Mazda

May 18, 2017

From its world class set up, to its sophisticated furnishings Mazda's new showroom incorporates all the elements to impress. Using a host of our products and custom made joinery, we created a solution that embraces style and practicality. 

Featuring our products in a beautiful palette of white, wood grain, grey and blue, a consistent aesthetic was carried throughout the entire space. 

Desks in the showroom and executive offices were a classic combination of Merge and Dart organic spine desks, while back end offices featured a selection of Benchwork and Keywork workstations, teamed with Miro and Tang chairs.

Storage was also well catered for, with an extensive array of custom joinery being created for executive offices and a selection of steel and melamine storage in other areas.

The waiting and reception areas were designed with customers' comfort in mind, resulting in warm and inviting zones that boast a variety of our breakout furniture from Jena chairs to Hush lounges, Dart coffee tables, Tang chairs & Halo tables. 

Fully powered Oslo counter tables and Zorro stools offer the perfect place for customers/staff interactions, informal meetings, lunch breaks and activity based working. The addition of a Trak accessory rail with planters and screens gave the tables a touch of lux and a heightened sense of privacy.

Our Tang and Dart ranges were also standout pieces, with their distinctly shaped legs offering a bold and modern touch that fits with the brand's image. Our Sax chairs in a custom tanned colour were also a nice addition, standing high above the showroom and paired with our Oslo table in the director’s office. 

Mazda’s new showroom is set to fulfil the company's everyday needs whilst also offering a platform for success for years to come. 

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In Projects, Recent Posts Tags Krost, Krost Business Furniture, Krost Office Furniture, Mazda, Mazda MacArthur, Showroom Furniture, Mazda Fitout, Dart, Tang, Miro, Custom Joinery, Boardroom Furniture, Sax chairs, Car Showroom Fitout, Benchwork, Keywork, Oslo, Zorro, Jena, Hush
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When Functionality meets Design

May 10, 2017

Another successful project was completed at Hitch Advisory, Bondi Junction. 

Combining smart storage solutions through our Spine units and eye catching black Dart legs in the executive offices with views extending all the way to Bondi Beach, this space has been designed with flair. 

A simple but stunning black and white vision was the centre of the design for the open office, featuring our Benchwork workstations and Trak system powder coated in black, Miro chairs, black Globe mobile pedestal against contrasting white Globe sliding door cupboards and the space saving Logic Monitor arms. 

Accents of colours were added through greenery in our Globe planters and a sophisticated touch of gold around the office.  The meeting and waiting spaces also feature our black Dart conference table and Zorro chairs upholstered in our house grey fabric tying in perfectly with the monochromatic theme of the space.

To see the full project, browse through the gallery below.

And if you have any upcoming project you'd like to discuss. drop us a line here.

 

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In Projects, Recent Posts Tags Krost, Krost Business Funiture, Krost Furniture, Office Furniture Sydney, Office Furniture, Office Furniture Solutions, Miro, Dart, Office Space, Office Space Project, Office fitout, Dart Spine, Benchwork, Workstation, Workstation system, Office chair, Office Desk, Executive office, Globe, Mobile Pedestal, Office storahe, Office Storage, Sliding Door Cupboard, Planter, Office Project, Office Renovations, Zorro

Escape with Scape

May 4, 2017

Introducing Scape, the extremely versatile and perfectly practical screening solution.

Scape allows you to divide your office into separate work areas, private meeting spaces or relaxing breakout zones, they’re the perfect tool to create a space within a space.

Featuring noise absorption properties, the Scape gives you a tranquil place to escape the hustle and bustle of the open office to concentrate, relax or have a chat.

Scape can be used as a single screen or as a set of three zipped together for heightened privacy ensuring you’re equipped to form the perfect division for your environment.

It’s aesthetically pleasing profile, internal steel frame and heavy powder coated base ensure that Scape is both easy on the eye and fit for purpose.

Come in and see Scape in our Mascot HQ or buy it online here.

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In Products, Recent Posts Tags furniture, screens, krost, acoustics, Office Furniture

Hot ? Cold? How to Get it Right in the Office

April 27, 2017

Too hot? Too cold? It seems impossible to please everyone in the office when it comes to temperature. 

We are all guilty of complaining about it and trying to take control over the dial.

In an era of open office layout, pleasing everyone is near impossible, so how can we make the workspace more comfortable for all?

Studies show that productivity can drop off by as much as 20% if the temperature is judged uncomfortable as well as contributing to fatigue, heat and cold related illnesses. 

So figuring out the right temperature is not just a matter of stopping the complaints, it is also one of health and well-being.

As a rule of thumb, the office temperature should sit somewhere between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius. However the felt temperature under the same digit will highly vary according to the season, the level of activity, the amount and type of clothing worn by employees, the location of their desk in the office, the outside air temperature or the humidity level.

A study run by the Netherlands also revealed that women, who produce about 30% less body heat than men, prefer temperatures about 3 degrees warmer than their male colleagues. 

With the Australian weather being rather unpredictable lately, here are a few tips to help make the workplace a little more enjoyable for everyone:

- Regulate your air conditioning unit for temperature (between 22 and 26 degrees) and for humidity (between 40 and 60%)

- Check that the air conditioning reaches all areas in the office and get it serviced regularly

- Avoid installing workstations directly under air conditioning outlets

- Direct airflow away from people by installing deflectors on air vents

- Assess the level of sunlight and heat coming through the windows, you may need to apply a window treatment to block out the light or simply install some blinds

- Avoid having too many employees as well as heat generating equipment in small rooms

- Ensure adequate air flow throughout the office to avoid a feeling of stuffiness. On the other hand too much air flow will cause draughts. A desirable air flow sits between 0.1 and 0.2 metres per second

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