Cool In The Conference Room: Modular Table Configurations That Rock!

It's time to spice up that boring conference room! That being said, going modular is just the ticket. In 2014 versatile and affordable table configurations are widely available from top brands to help take your professional meeting area over the top. From the Global Total Office Bungee Collection to the Mayline Flip N Go Series, we've got the hottest new solutions for your conference room in today's post!

First up, the BK132F Bungee series layout from Global Total Office. This 4 table set combines to form a wide variety of layout options including an 11' conference table. Global Total Office Bungee tables can be outfitted with casters for mobility, or with stationary floor glides. This modular conference table configuration is available in 10 stunning surface finish options with a choice of two leg styles. Needless to say, the Bungee line is a top choice of industry professionals and interior design teams alike.

These days it's all about maximizing your office space. That being said, this unique 3 piece conference table from OFM is an excellent way to do just that. The metal leg design is complimented by a durable laminate worksurface available in 3 popular finish choices. This layout combines two half round tables with a rectangular terminal section to form the full racetrack shape. The individual pieces can be used as stand alone tables when needed. You can also use the rectangular table separate while using the two half round tables to form a circular meeting table. The versatility achieved through this simple table set is what modular benefits are all about!

Next up, the Junction Series conference table with V shape from Global Total Office. If you're looking for wow factor, you've just found it! This cutting edge solution includes 4 rectangular table tops and legs to form your choice of a shared leg or stand alone table configuration. The user friendly nature of the Junction line make it a popular choice for multi purpose office areas in need of quick reconfiguration capabilities. At a starting price of only $1616.99, this layout is truly an excellent value.


Always ahead of the curve, Cherryman Industries prides themselves on innovative solutions for every office area. The AM-410N Amber Series 3 piece conference table is yet another high quality product to hit the market from Cherryman in 2014. This unique conference table that expands to form multiple sizes provides a great way to leave room for future growth. No need to purchase a new conference table when your business needs increase, simple add another section to the AM-410N and save a bundle! Available in 5 finish options, this super cool conference table can be easily customized to meet any office space and decor. At only $960.00, this standard 14' model with removable center section is also a great buy.

Last but certainly not least, no article on modular tables for conference room applications would be complete without highlighting the Mayline Flip N Go collection. This expansive collection of rectangular, wedge, and half round tables offers unique ganging capabilities to form a variety of custom layouts. The Flip N Go line features tops that flip of course, along with mobile nesting bases that provide excellent space saving assistance. A variety of laminate surface finish options are available to match the standard black bases.

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What to Expect from a Modern Office

The modern office is a thing of beauty. High tech work environments of the 21st century are built for productivity are built for productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Knowing what to expect in a modern office will help to better prepare your business and keep you on the cutting edge!


High Tech Office Desks

Any modern office worth its salt is sure to have high tech office desks for their executives and employees. Great modern office desks are wonderfully easy to power and function many of the same capabilities as cool modular workstations so they are easy to add on to as a business grows. Today's ergonomic workstations are designed to solve problems. They often come with adjustable attributes so that each desk can be as individual as its user! Modern desks are often complete with levers or electronic buttons that allow users to adjust desk height so you never have to bend over or reach up to work.  And the best part is that they are always stylishly designed to match any decor!


Modular Design

Looking at the subtitle above, you may be asking yourself what "modular design" is. Well, one way to describe the concept is by thinking about trains. When trains have more passengers to carry, more cars are added. If there are less passengers, cars can be removed to save time and energy. In the world of office furniture, manufacturers have applied this concept to their products, incorporating what they call a "modular design". There are lots of businesses out there that fluctuate in activity that benefit from office furniture with this design. Today's modern cubicles are not only stylish and ergonomic, but they are also modular, meaning each unit is designed so that it can easily latch onto another unit or it can be easily removed, and modular workstations like the one above take up less space by effectively seating more than one individual. Not only that, modular design also refers to the idea of keeping everything within arm's reach so that users do not have to expend more energy than they need to running to mobile carts to get what they need. Everything is right there. Whether you're referring to the arrangement of desks in a space, or the storage capacity that desk provides, if it has a modular design, you'll never need to pick up a feng shui book again!


Ergonomic Products

If you're wondering what truly makes an office exemplary in current times, just know that its all about ergonomics! Confused? Don't be. Ergonomics is a wonderful concept that has helped many businesses all over the world become more productive, improve efficiency, and introduce comfort. The word "ergonomic" refers to the study of ergonomics which is the study of efficiency in working environments. Ergonomic products can include everything from chairs to retractable keyboards trays,  to desks and much more and they're all designed to improve efficiency by making the workplace more comfortable and less of a hassle. A good modern office is never complete without any of these great ergonomic products: a good tablet mount that hooks computer screens to desks so that they take up less space, ergonomic monitor arms for computer screens and flatscreen TVs that mount to walls, so that you can move the screen around or tilt it to your liking, and CPU holders mounted under desks to keep external hard drives off of the ground in case of spills or other accidents. These fabulous devices save time, add comfort and security, and are an absolute must for any up-to-date office!

Adjustable Office Chair

Now, if there were a product that showcased all the advances and benefits of ergonomic studies, it would have to be the office chair. No medium has provided more opportunity to expand and discover ergonomic possibilities as the office chairs you sit in every day. Today's comfortable office chairs are completely different than the chairs we sat in ten years ago. They are adjustable, reliable, durable, and individualized so that each person can make their chair as comfortable as they want. Any business with good ergonomic desk chairs or will gladly attest to the well being of their employees as far as comfort goes. But comfort and functionality isn't just limited to executive office chairs anymore. There have been major advancements in the realm of guest chairs and as well! Seating options such as training chairs and beam seating for guests have improved drastically, seating occupants  while providing comfort, saving space, and nesting capabilities for easy storage. Any workplace that includes the advancements of modern seating is sure to wow everyone that steps inside!

Cutting Edge Storage Products

Everyone could benefit from a little extra space, but finding it when you have a limit on square footage can be hard. Fortunately, in the modern workplace, you don't have to worry about it anymore! There are tons of great office accessories and products out there with fabulous storage capabilities to give you all the space you need. Products like desk pedestals are great for places tight on storage, especially if they are mobile. Wheels give things the ability to be rolled out of the way when not in use. If your home or office is tight on space, its best to build up instead of out. Vertical bookcases are extremely helpful and shelving keep things off of the floor to free up space. Additionally, things like vertical file cabinets are great for keeping files, books, binders or anything else that isn't regularly used out of the way, and locking features keep all the stuff safe from marauders! So, if you want your office to stay on the cutting edge, make sure you provide tons of storage to free up your space!

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