Creating an efficient and inviting office space involves thoughtful consideration of various design elements. Among these, flooring plays a pivotal role in both aesthetics and functionality. Whether you’re revamping an existing office or setting up a new workspace, selecting the right flooring material is crucial. Let’s delve into the world of office flooring options, their impact, and how Grooms Office Environments can guide you through this decision-making process.
In the ever-evolving landscape of office design, open-plan environments have become a popular choice for fostering collaboration, flexibility, and a sense of community among employees. However, this shift towards openness also presents challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining privacy and focus. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of open-plan offices and delve into strategies to strike the right balance.
In recent years, the workforce has seen a surge in the number of women with young children. As more moms continue to work, it becomes crucial for employers to create supportive environments. Enter the Mother’s Room—a private space where breastfeeding mothers can pump and store milk during their workday.
Whether you’re a freelancer, a small business owner, or part of a large corporation, having an efficient home office setup can significantly impact your work performance. In this blog post, we’ll explore essential tips and tricks for creating a productive home office, along with how Grooms Office Environments can assist you in designing the perfect workspace.
In today’s fast-paced work environment, office design plays a crucial role in shaping employee morale, productivity, and overall well-being. A well-designed workspace can significantly impact how employees feel, collaborate, and perform. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of office design and explore how it influences the people who inhabit these spaces.
The Herman Miller Aeron Chair is an iconic piece of office furniture known for its ergonomic design and exceptional comfort. Whether you’re working long hours or simply need a supportive chair for your home office, mastering the adjustments of the Aeron Chair is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to fine-tune your Aeron Chair for a personalized fit.
Locate the paddle-shaped lever on the right side of the chair.
To raise the seat, lift the lever while taking your weight off the chair.
To lower the seat, lift the lever while seated with your weight on the chair.
Remember, your feet should rest flat on the floor at the proper height.
The tilt tension adjustment is crucial for controlling the resistance when leaning back.
Find the long stem on the right side with a knob.
To increase tension, turn the knob forward (toward the “+” sign).
To decrease tension, turn the knob backward (toward the “–” sign).
The lever for adjusting arm height is located on the base of the arm support.
To raise the arms, lift the lever while taking your weight off the chair.
To lower the arms, lift the lever while seated.
Adjust the front of each arm pad to find the most comfortable angle for your arms.
The PostureFit SL knob is located on the back of the chair (either right or left side).
Sit down with your back in the pocket of the chair back.
Adjust the PostureFit SL until you feel optimal comfort in your lower back.
The tilt limiter knob is inside the chair (usually on the left side).
Engage the tilt limiter when you want to sit upright or partially reclined.
Rotate the knob forward to limit the recline to your preferred position.
The forward tilt knob is on the left side.
Use this feature to support your thighs.
Lean back and rotate the knob forward to position the chair forward.
To return to a horizontal position, rotate the lever back all the way.
Remember that adjusting your Aeron Chair is about finding the right balance between comfort and support. Take the time to experiment with each adjustment until you achieve the perfect fit for your body.
If you’re in the market for a new Aeron Chair, look no further than Grooms Office Environments. As an Authorized MillerKnoll Dealership, Grooms can order an Aeron Chair for you today! We also keep Aeron Chairs in stock so give us a call at 417-883-4646 or fill out our form to request a quote. We also welcome walk-ins Monday through Friday so come in and see us to try out the Aeron in person.
Invest in your well-being and productivity by adjusting your Aeron Chair to perfection.
When it comes to furnishing an office space, business owners are often faced with a choice between commercial-grade furniture and residential furniture. While the initial cost of commercial furniture might be higher, the long-term benefits and cost savings make it a wise investment for any business. Here’s why commercial furniture is worth the higher price point for business owners.
Amy Henson, Workplace Strategist & Victoria Gorham, Senior Workplace Strategist
We are honored to be named the Face of Innovative Spaces. Trusted by the community and by 417 Magazine, we take pride in our work and the services we provide through commercial furniture specification, space planning, and installation. If you are looking for new office furniture or a complete new layout for your space, we would love to work with you in 2024!
We are a team of professionally skilled partners who work alongside your business or organization to build and develop a strategy that serves your employees and bottom line. At Grooms, our entire staff is passionate about creating spaces within our community where people make the choice to work, learn, visit, or heal. This passion for partnership is why we are presenting our team members who work directly within our community as Workplace Strategists. These experts work alongside our licensed designers, internal staff, and skilled installers to design your space with excitement and intention from conception to completion.
Whether it’s a single chair, a new conference room, a start-up space, reconfigure of existing products, or a five-year plan to develop your legacy – the Workplace Strategists at Grooms are eager to partner with you.
Last month, several employees from our team at Grooms Office Environments attended NeoCon and Design Days in Fulton Market. We wanted to share some of our favorite products, showrooms, trends, and fabrics from this year’s events across Chicago, IL.
Granny Chic
“Granny Chic is here and I’m loving it! Pattern textiles were a huge trend throughout the showrooms. My personal favorite is Tattoo Toile by HBF Textiles. The bold statement of these patterns can really transform a piece of furniture and add character to the space. Begging to incorporate this trend on a future project!”
-Amy Henson, Project Manager
All Natural
“I loved seeing all the natural elements mixed together. Give me all the wood, leather, and greenery! I loved seeing elements of nature brought into design whether it was in a wallpaper, artwork, décor, or the furniture itself.
I also loved this magnetic, modular lounge from Venue Industries. And get this—it’s called The Maggie!”
-Maggie Parsons, Support Director
Take a Seat
“As a 90’s baby, the high heel chair was all I ever wanted as a preteen, the NaughtOne Pippin chair is the modern day version of it. It was so nostalgic to see. Looking forward to a future project I get to use this on."
-Samantha Falk, Senior Designer
Take a Stand
“The overall aesthetic of this Pod reminds me of something out of “Meet The Robinson’s” with it’s very futuristic look and feel. When walking into the stand pod the surrounding area was so loud, I felt like I had to scream to talk to someone else. As soon as I walked into the Pod it was so quiet, I felt like I could hear my own thoughts. I also loved the lean back and stand up option, it would be a nice change of pace from seating at a desk all day. Super easy to customize with it’s different options, I hope to see these in more workplaces as they are very adaptable in any space!”
-Kresleigh Hedrick, Designer
Pops of Color
“I had several favorite showrooms this year, but the Encore & Arcadia showroom spoke to me. My favorite color is pink so they won me over with their color pallet carried throughout their entire space and featured furniture this year. I love how the new Sunny lounge chair by Encore had a pop of color (pink obviously) but still looked sophisticated with its overall design.
Another favorite for me (and our whole group it seemed) was the Venue Industries showroom and specifically the Echo 1 seating pod. It would be so fun to see this in a project for Grooms.”
-Andrea Mueller, Marketing Director
All the New Things
“New fabric from HBF called Lawn Chair. This was so special because I met the designer of this collection and she explained this was inspired by the old lawn chairs her mother’s friends would all bring their own over to hang out at each other’s houses in the neighborhood and she named each colorway after her mother and her friends first names. She had touching stories about each women and what they meant to her and the few that are still alive that she keeps contact with. So heartwarming and now I can’t wait to use this fabric to retell her story!
New manufacturer find! This is a manufacturer out of Florida called Venue Industries that I was not familiar with, and I was so happy with their quality and creativeness with design. Many products they produce are meant to be customized, as their name suggests, but they also have standard items like the Maggie which is a magnetic modular sofa solution where all colors shown are individual pieces to be moved around and rearranged. ”
-Victoria Gorham, Sales Manager
All Things Monochrome
“A color palette that uses only one hue of color in varying intensity of value makes a statement. Used with the right color I think it gives a sense of warmth and comfort. It is definitely an office or meeting space that I’d want to be in.”
-Samantha Falk, Senior Designer
Grooms Office Environments has attended NeoCon annually for several years in Chicago, IL. We believe it is beneficial for our team of designers and sales employees to attend this event to view and test out the products from hundreds of manufacturers we work with for our commercial design and interior design projects in Southwest Missouri and across the United States. We wanted to share a breakdown of what NeoCon is and how it compares to Design Days which runs at the same time as NeoCon.
What is it?
NeoCon has served as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial interior design industry since 1969. With nearly 1 million square feet of exhibition space, NeoCon features game-changing products and services from more than 400 leading companies and emerging players as well as industry partners — providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions in commercial design.
NeoCon serves as the hub for the commercial design community, uniting its designers, architects, end-users, manufacturers, dealers, service providers, associations, educators, students and media each year in June. The NeoCon community remains connected year-round online and onsite at THE MART.
What does NeoCon stand for?
NeoCon stands for National Exposition of Contract Interior Furnishings and originally hosted 750 exhibitors at their first event in 1969.
Where is NeoCon located?
NeoCon is held inside the Merchandise Mart which is in the heart of downtown Chicago.
The Mart is the largest privately held commercial building in the United States: it encompasses 4.2 million gross square feet, spans two city blocks, rises 25 stories, and is visited by an average of 30,000 people each business day (or nearly 10 million people annually). THE MART serves as the home to Chicago's most creative and technologically innovative companies, including Motorola Mobility, 1871, PayPal, and MATTER, as well as Fortune 500 companies Conagra Brands, Allstate, Medline Industries, Beam Suntory, Avant, and Grainger. It is also the largest and most important center for design in North America with more than 250 premier design showrooms offering the latest resources for both residential and commercial markets.
When is NeoCon?
Annually in June
How much does NeoCon cost?
It is free to attend. You can register prior to the event or at the event inside the Merchandise Mart. It is encouraged to register ahead of time so you can expedite your experience and skip the long lines at registration.
Learn more online at https://neocon.com/.
What is the Design Days event in Fulton Market?
Design Days is a newer event and was created after several large manufacturers moved their showrooms from the Merchandise Mart to Fulton Market District. The Fulton Market District welcomes top design professionals and enthusiasts to enjoy product launches, exhibits and events, from Monday, June 12 – Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the First Annual Fulton Market Design Days.
Hosted in Chicago, home to one of the world’s most famous shopping streets and jaw-dropping architecture, Fulton Market Design Days is where the architecture and design community come together as the Fulton Market District has quickly become the areas preeminent design destination. “As more design-led furniture and furnishing manufacturers move to the burgeoning Fulton Market District, there is no denying that Chicago is a top destination for great design,” said Armando Chacon, West Central Chamber of Commerce. “This June, as we welcome the architecture & design community and fans of design to experience the vibrant culture of Chicago, the Fulton Market District is a must-see destination.”
Over the past years, the Fulton Market area has transformed into a notable design destination, brimming with restaurants, entertainment and some of the world’s leading architecture and design brands. The 2023 Fulton Market Design Days schedule was packed with pop ups, exhibits and events highlighting the best of what the area has to offer. To make getting to and from the Merchandise Mart to the Fulton Design District easy, a complimentary round trip shuttle ran between the two sites, clearly marked by Design Days branding.
Where is Design Days located?
Fulton Market is located in Chicago, IL and is about 1 mile west of the Merchandise Mart. You can grab a taxi or jump on one of the free shuttles running back and forth between the Mart and Fulton Market. The shuttles are pretty popular so be prepared to potentially wait for space on one.
When is Design Days held?
Annually in June
Learn more online at https://fultonmarketdesigndays.com/.
Tips for NeoCon and Design Days
1. Wear comfy shoes.
Prepare to do a lot of walking whether you are at the Merchandise Mart (all indoor walking) or Fulton Market (walking inside of individual showrooms and then outside as you move to new showrooms).
2. Bring a portable charger.
You will most likely be at the Mart or Fulton Market all day moving from showroom to showroom without access or free time to plug in your phone for long. There will be lots of products to take photos and videos of you that will drain your battery even faster, as well. So grab a portable charger or power bank so you don’t get stranded with a dead phone (especially an issue if you need to grab an Uber or Lyft back to your hotel).
3. Make a plan before you arrive.
There are over 250 showrooms you could visit between NeoCon and Design Days so it can be a little overwhelming once you are onsite and ready to view product. You can find a map online of showrooms so give it a review and make a list of who you want to visit. It is recommended to set up appointments if you want guided tours through the showrooms.
Grooms Office Environments was proud to sponsor and participate in the 4th Annual The Warrior's Journey Golf Tournament which raised money for the organization. The event took place at the Highland Springs Country Club on October 25, 2021. Read more about this event in this blog.
