Why your old office furniture probably won’t fit into your new office space

An office move isn’t quite as simple as picking up your old equipment and placing it in a new location. Each office space has a slightly different configuration that could make it difficult to fit your old workstations in with the new space. Unfortunately, many people forget to consider all of the nuances during a relocation—something that could cause a lot of headaches during the move.

Here are 5 reasons why you might want to consider new furniture with your next move.

1. Square Footage In order to best maximize the square footage in your new space, you may have to consider leaving the old stuff behind. Depending on the design, size and dimensions of your old furniture, it can be very difficult to fit the pieces previously suited for the old space into a new one.

2. General Layout The new office space was not built with your old furniture in mind. In general, you will want to ensure that the pieces you incorporate into the new space are functional and fit well within the office layout, minding windowlines, hallway access, employee comfort and the overall office appeal.

3. Technology When moving into a new space, you will want to ensure that it is equipped with easy-access power supply, mobile friendly workstations, and top-of-the-line wiring. Incorporating the old furniture into the newly wired and tech-friendly workplace could potentially cause more headaches than the technology efficiencies you might have been wishing for with the new office.  

4. Blending the Old with the New It takes a practiced eye to pick new furniture that will properly blend with the old items in your new space. There is a fine line between a well-curated, blended look and the overall appeal of the space feeling a bit off. This is a tricky process but can be done to stay within budget and fulfill the needs for the interior of any space.

5. Aesthetics With your old items in a new space or the blended solution of old and new office pieces, it is important to make certain that the look of the furniture fits with the vibe of the new space. Aesthetics have an astounding impact on the mind, focus, and productivity of colleagues in the workplace. Creating a comfortable home-away-from-home for office workers will rely on the proper blend of aesthetics.

Rightsize can provide a test fit to see how much space you need in your new space, how to make your old furniture fit, and what pieces to buy if you find that your old furniture doesn’t quite mesh with the new layout. Contact us to get started today.