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1. Walls: Maharam Wall Graphics
Customized wall art and personalized graphics are all
the rage in today’s creative office spaces, but they can sig-
nificantly add to both the budget and timeline. Maharam
Wall Graphics has hundreds of unique wall coverings that
can create that custom feel for any company. In this exam-
ple, the design actually doubles as an interactive art piece.
Based on proximity to the wall, it can take on completely
different looks. Bang for your buck!
2. Lighting: Pendant Light From Shades of Light
The scale of this pendant makes it look great on its own.
Unexpected angles add interest to basic shapes, and the
mixed metals even make brass look cool again! For a more
dramatic look in a larger space, it would be great to cluster
and stagger these pendants at varying heights.
3. Office Supplies: Poppin, Staple Remover
When designing office spaces, the first step is to ask
how people use the space. One of the easiest, most inex-
pensive ways to add style and personality to an otherwise
dull space is to rethink office supplies. Why go tradition-
al when there are so many cool, sleek options available?
Poppin uses bright colors and clean lines to make mun-
dane tasks just a little more fun, and that’s something we
fully support.
4. Display: Nucraft, Two4Six Bookcase
By simply angling the sidewalls of this bookcase Nu-
craft gave this bookshelf a dual function. The design hides
its contents to people outside of the office while leaving the
contents fully visible to the person inside. This innovative
design, paired with quality materials, makes this product
look stunning in person.
5. Flooring: Interface, World Wovens,
Collins Carpet
I have a weak spot for houndstooth generally, but I love
seeing it in unexpected places. Variations of scale add a
modern twist to this classic pattern. Since it’s traditionally
seen in fabric, seeing it on the floor is a welcome surprise.
This carpet adds style and sophistication to a space, while
the neutral colors make it feel less risky long-term.
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Cathy Loftus
Associate,
Elsy Studios
Designer Approved