The Krost Experience - Elcom

January 29, 2020

Calling Redfern their home for over 15 years, Elcom’s headquarters were no longer able to adapt to the dynamic industry they operate in nor keep up with their own rapidly expanding business requirements.

When they decided to move to Sydney CBD, they turned to Krost to help provide innovative furniture solutions that would foster creativity and collaboration.

Moving away from their antiquated cubicle settings, we worked hand in hand with Josh and John, the directors of the company, to design a flexible environment that welcomes employees and clients alike and promotes team work and communication.

Watch their story.

Uploaded by Krost Business Furniture on 2019-12-04.

Back to Work

January 23, 2020

2020 has now kicked off and while some of you might still be enjoying a holiday, this time of the year is also associated with new resolutions of how we can make this year a better, healthier, more fulfilling one.

Here are a few tips on how to be best prepared to tackle 2020:

Get set up: is your office set up correctly for you? The right furniture can really make a difference in the way you perform at work. Good lighting, ergonomic chairs, footrests, monitor positioning are all contributing factors.
Be organised: it helps you think clearly which in turns helps you be more productive. Clean up your digital and physical desk, sort through old paperwork and organise your filing cabinet and pedestal in a way that works for you. Keep your desktop clutter free and your valuables within hand’s reach with our Globe Underdesk Drawer. Check out all our storage solutions here.
Stay connected: in a time where we need to be contactable around the clock, don’t let your devices run out of power. With lots of above desk power solutions available, ranging from small USB outlets to multiple GPO/USB power boxes, it is easy to charge and use your device simultaneously. Stay tuned…we have have a new wireless charging station coming soon.
Stay healthy: we can see why this one makes the top 5 resolutions every year. It is easy to be sedentary when you spend the day sitting at a desk. Don’t forget to move! Take regular breaks and step away from your desk, even for a few minutes. Set a reminder if you need to. Switch your meetings to walking meetings. Go for a walk, run or exercise class during your lunch break. Why not invest in a height adjustable workstation? Depending on your budget and power access, you can choose between winder, pneumatic or electric options. If this isn’t on the cards, active seating options like our Balance stool and ottomans help keep your core activated.
Go green: plants have a proven effect onto your health and your productivity. There are many ways to bring greenery into the office, from a small succulent on your desk to larger floor plants. We also offer planters that fit our Trak system and serve as a divider between workstations or that can top your storage units.

If you’d like more tips on how we can help you set up your work space correctly, speak to one of our consultants or visit our Mascot HQ or South Melbourne showroom.

Happy 2020!

January 14, 2020

The entire team at Krost would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you had a safe and wonderful holiday season and are ready for what 2020 has to bring.

We have reopened and are ready to assist with all your office furniture needs. Come and visit our Sydney HQ or our Melbourne showroom or head to our online store today for a quick purchase.

We have a huge year ahead, from the upcoming launch of our 2020 catalogue to our biggest release of exciting new products.

We look forward to bringing your projects to life through 2020 and beyond.

Season's Greetings!

December 18, 2019

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 2020 with lots planned including a host of new products and the release of our 2020 catalogue.

We will be closed from December 24th and will reopen on January 8th.

Any online orders placed during this period will be processed when we return.

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.

And the Winner is...

November 25, 2019

We had the honour to present Andrew Parr with the prestigious Gold Medal on Friday night at the 2019 Interior Design Excellence Awards (Idea Awards).

Starting with his family home when he was 16, Andrew Parr has dedicated his life to design and creating interiors that sustain both his practice and the broader industry through his creativity and individuality.

The IDEA Gold Medal is the most prestigious prize at the Idea Awards and is given in recognition of those practitioners who have made an influential and enduring contribution to Australian design over the course of a career.

As proud sponsors of the awards for the second consecutive year, Krost would like to congratulate Andrew, all the nominees and winners of the 2019 Idea Awards.

Only a Few Days Left until the 2019 IDEA Awards

November 18, 2019

Have you got your tickets to the highly anticipated 2019 Interior Design Excellence Awards this Friday night?

As the official Gold Medal sponsor, we can’t wait to present our awards at the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne.

We 're delighted to support this event and would like to congratulate all the participants on their outstanding work and wish them all good luck.

To find out more and view the awards shortlists, visit the IDEA Awards website here.

Light Filled Offices for NSW Business Chamber

November 13, 2019

Filled with an abundance of natural light, NSW Business Chamber’s new Wollongong office offers its employees a breezy and comfortable space to thrive in.

Designed by Powerhouse Group, a blend of white, black and natural finishes was chosen to furnish the various formal and informal workspaces.

The generous open plan office features our Benchwork workstations combined with the Flow chair, Globe mobile pedestals, Trak screens and Logic monitor arms. The natural wooden finish of the worktops, biscuit dividers and planters topping the Globe sliding door cupboards ties in perfectly with the adjacent kitchen.

The boardroom and executive offices were fitted with our Oslo range of desks and tables paired with the leather Miro S and Alex chairs creating a timeless and sophisticated look.

A bright and modern kitchen is revealed through a wooden screen and offers multiple functional settings to eat or meet at. Our Keywork counter tables are beautifully paired with Zorro stools and offer an alternative to the more traditional configurations of Halo tables and Inc chairs.

To complete this fit-out, our custom joinery services were used throughout the space, from the kitchen to the office storage and water station.

An inspired design and selection of products have combined to produce an aesthetically inspiring and functional office landscape.

Krost has Expanded into Melbourne

October 21, 2019

We are pleased to announce that we have officially expanded into Melbourne.

With a new state of the art showroom and office spreading over 2000 square metres, our entire office furniture range is showcased. We now have a team of over 100 employees working together to offer you the best products and services across the country.

Krost's depth of experience in the office furniture industry, complemented by our local manufacturing, extensive warehousing facilities, product certifications and quality assurances allows us to deliver stocked products within days and complete fit-outs within 3 weeks.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to give us a call on 1800 1KROST or email sales@krost.com.au.

Showroom

Our multi-level showrooms in Sydney and Melbourne showcase our complete office furniture range and are home to our extensive material libraries. Located at 33 Ricketty St, Mascot and 486 City Rd, South Melbourne, visitors are welcome to drop in any time. Our experienced sales executives are also on site to assist with all your furniture needs.

Custom Manufacturing

With our own manufacturing plant, we are more equipped than ever to provide you with a diverse, exclusive and quality-driven collection from workstations, desks, joinery to storage. Krost locally manufactures using the most technologically advanced machinery, producing custom items on lead times unparalleled in the market.

Warehousing

We’ve now opened extensive warehousing facilities in Melbourne so that we can provide you rapidly with a diverse range of products including task seating, occasional chairs, lounges, accessories and steel storage. Setting the industry benchmark with our fast turnaround times, Krost can have stocked products delivered to you within days and full fit-outs completed within 3 weeks.

Miro & Keywork Achieve The AFRDI Green Tick of Approval

September 25, 2019

Our ever popular Miro chairs and Keywork workstations have been awarded with the highest level of AFRDI certification, the Level A Platinum AFRDI green tick certification.

In order to achieve the platinum status these products have been put forward for rigorous commercial testing and have successfully met all of the requirements of the AFRDI Standard 150:2012 Sustainability Standard - Commercial Furniture.

Green tick products are also proudly recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia and are deemed compliant with the the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Formaldehyde Minimisation credits in Green Star rating tools.

Our other green tick products include our Benc hwork Workstations & Benchwork Desks, and we forward to sharing with you other green tick certified products soon. In the meantime other AFRDI blue tick products include: Vast Workstations, Space Chairs, Wing Chairs, Noma Chairs & Logic Monitor Arms

The Tribal Warrior Homework Help Room Ready for Opening

September 19, 2019

Decked out in Krost furniture, the Tribal Warrior Education and Cultural Hub in Redfern, Sydney, is ready for its grand opening today.

Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation is a community based organisation which has been working for the last few months on creating a homework help room for children and teenagers aged 5-18 years old and their mentors. The multi-purpose room provides a safe and quiet place for the mentees to not only do their homework, but also receive counselling, practice the didgeridoo or cultural dancing.

Relying on grants and donations to see their project through, the Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation is now ready to welcome the community. We are glad we could help such a worthwhile and significant project.

Nina - Refined Charm

September 11, 2019

Combining classic charm and sophistication, the Nina chair is a unique and practical occasional chair.

Featuring full microfiber upholstery, high density foam padding and superior stitching details, Nina’s curved profile boasts exceptional comfort.

Available in coffee or charcoal microfiber with a choice of modern black splayed or round steel legs, Nina makes a bold statement in a number of corporate applications from reception areas to boardrooms and executive offices alike.

Shop our Nina online today or visit our Mascot HQ..

Quick Guide on How Many People will Fit Around your Table

September 4, 2019

Not sure how many people you will be able to fit around your meeting or boardroom table? Here is a quick guide:

How can you work this out?

First calculate the perimeter of the table. As a general rule, each person should have a minimum of 600mm space to give them enough arm and leg room for ease of movement to and from the table. Of course, in some scenarios more space is required and it also depends on the size of chair. For an executive boardroom setting for example, we suggest increasing the space to 800mm.

Let’s break it down, if we take a 3000mm wide by 1200mm deep meeting table for instance, it has a perimeter of 8400mm, so depending on the purpose of the table, we could potentially seat up to 14 people. Another example is a 1500mm diameter table with a perimeter of approximately 4710mm. We would recommend a maximum of 7 people for this size table.

If you need to maximise the number of people around the table without compromising on comfort, choose a more compact chair such as our Zed or Sax chairs, or one without arms such as the Alex of the Gin chair.

For more information, do not hesitate to visit our Mascot HQ and speak with one of our consultants.

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