What to Expect in the Office of 2017

Doesn’t it feel like just yesterday we discussed this article on creative trends projected in the office for 2016? This year has truly flown by, but we aren’t missing a beat! Here are two new office design trends to expect for 2017:

1. Office furniture stores and dealers are expected to go green far more often.

According to BIFMA, the office furniture industry is projected to jump from $10.3 billion a year to $10.8 in 2017. This raise in production of wood products, such as conference tables and office desks, raises environmental concerns. As deforestation has already been a trending topic in 2016, Cincinnati office furniture suppliers, like OstermanCron, offer green options from Kimball Office, click here to see more information on their green initiative.

2. Flexible, multi-functional modern office furniture will continue gaining popularity.

Offices are on the search for something versatile that can work to accommodate large gatherings, small social spaces, and everything in between. As we previously discussed the challenges of various generations in the workplace, it’s also essential to have a variety of tastes in office design. It’s no wonder that National Office Furniture’s Footings collaborative tables have grown so much in popularity for this very reason.

Have something else in mind that you can think of that might be a big deal in 2017? Let us know- we’d love to hear your feedback!