King Business Interiors Blog
How Circular Design is Shaping the Future of Commercial Furniture
Posted: November 18, 2024
Today we're tackling the first three chapters of The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp and Mark Reiter. The Creative Habit is Twyla’s self-help book for the creatively challenged. Her general philosophy is that creativity is a habit, a product of preparation and effort, and not necessarily just a God-given gift that only some people have. This week we're challenging our ideas of what creativity is and how we go about creating!
From AI to Wellness: The 2024 Workplace Trends You Need to Know
Posted: August 26, 2024
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Lighting and Productivity: How Office Design Influences Work Outcomes
Posted: May 7, 2024
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Leveraging Workspace Flexibility to Enhance Employee Satisfaction
Posted: April 3, 2024
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The Role of Leadership in Driving Change Management through Organizational Culture
Posted: March 21, 2024
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Revolutionizing Apartment Living: A Flooring Case Study at LC RiverSouth
Posted: February 14, 2024
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The Rise of Collaborative Spaces: Designing For Teamwork & Innovation
Posted: August 29, 2023
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The Impact Of Eco-friendly Flooring Options For Commercial Spaces
Posted: July 26, 2023
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Celebrating 25 Years Of As A Leader In Office Furniture & Design
Posted: January 20, 2023
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Biophilic Office Design Case Study: Designing Industrial Workplaces That Work Harder
Posted: November 17, 2022
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Using Interior Office Design To Prioritize Sustainable Working Environments
Posted: October 25, 2022
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Change Your Posture, Change Your Position, Change Your Location
Posted: August 15, 2022
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Sound Check: Why Flooring Is Essential For Noise Control In Commercial Spaces
Posted: February 8, 2022
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How To Protect Your Commercial Floor Investment All Winter Long
Posted: December 29, 2021
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K-12 Classroom Furniture: Transform Learning Experiences Through Dimensional Creativity
Posted: December 8, 2021
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As Seen in Forbes!
Posted: May 5, 2021
Our founder and CEO, Darla King, was recently interviewed by Forbes & Entrepreneur
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Our Favorite Virtual Tours
Posted: March 24, 2020
Is cabin fever setting in? Use your social distancing time to learn something!
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Our COVID-19 Response
Posted: March 19, 2020
We want to update you briefly on King’s COVID-19 preparedness. We are fully committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees, clients, and the broader community.
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10 Ideas to Design for Workplace Zen
Posted: September 25, 2018
This year, many of us are on a personal journey to find Zen—slowing down to a steady, productive pace, simplifying our lives, rejecting clutter, and choosing nature over technology—at home and at work. Designing spaces that promote Zen in the workplace can help employees reduce stress and anxiety, encourage relaxation when needed, and help improve focus, performance, and overall happiness. But what makes a space Zen? And how do you design for it? Click the link to read more about it!
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Healthy Workplace Nudge – Part 4
Posted: September 10, 2018
This week we're finishing up The Healthy Workplace Nudge by Rex Miller, Phillip Williams, and Michael O'Neill. Join us for the last four chapters and our final thoughts!
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Healthy Workplace Nudge – Part 3
Posted: September 5, 2018
Today we are tackling chapters nine through twelve of The Healthy Workplace Nudge by Rex Miller, Phillip Williams, and Michael O'Neill. This week we are talking about what a nudge is, the WELL Building Standard, and becoming your best self! We can't wait to hear your thoughts!
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Healthy Workplace Nudge – Part 2
Posted: August 27, 2018
Today we are tackling chapters five through eight of The Healthy Workplace Nudge by Rex Miller, Phillip Williams, and Michael O'Neill. This week we are talking about happiness, failed wellness programs, and the role of leaders in crafting culture! We can't wait to hear your thoughts!
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Healthy Workplace Nudge – Part 1
Posted: August 13, 2018
Today we are tackling the first four chapters of The Healthy Workplace Nudge by Rex Miller, Phillip Williams, and Michael O'Neill. These first four chapters discuss what workplace wellness is, how our work environment affects our health, and how stress is shaping our lives. We can't wait to hear your thoughts!
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August Book Club Selection
Posted: August 8, 2018
Hi Everyone! Summer is coming to an end and we are excited to dive into this month's book! This month's book is all about tackling workplace wellness and employee disengagement, we're super excited to hear your thoughts.
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The Creative Habit – Part 4
Posted: July 23, 2018
Today we're tackling chapters seven through nine of The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp and Mark Reiter. The Creative Habit is Twyla’s self-help book for the creatively challenged. Her general philosophy is that creativity is a habit, a product of preparation and effort, and not necessarily just a God-given gift that only some people have. This week we're focusing on happy accidents, defining the spine of your work, and honing your skills.
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The Creative Habit- Part 3
Posted: July 16, 2018
Today we're tackling chapters seven through nine of The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp and Mark Reiter. The Creative Habit is Twyla’s self-help book for the creatively challenged. Her general philosophy is that creativity is a habit, a product of preparation and effort, and not necessarily just a God-given gift that only some people have. This week we're focusing on happy accidents, defining the spine of your work, and honing your skills.
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The Creative Habit – Part 2
Posted: July 5, 2018
Today we're tackling chapters four through six of The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp and Mark Reiter. The Creative Habit is Twyla’s self-help book for the creatively challenged. Her general philosophy is that creativity is a habit, a product of preparation and effort, and not necessarily just a God-given gift that only some people have. This week we're focusing on memory, shadowing the masters, and fighting creative block.
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The Creative Habit – Part 1
Posted: July 2, 2018
Today we're tackling the first three chapters of The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp and Mark Reiter. The Creative Habit is Twyla’s self-help book for the creatively challenged. Her general philosophy is that creativity is a habit, a product of preparation and effort, and not necessarily just a God-given gift that only some people have. This week we're challenging our ideas of what creativity is and how we go about creating!
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July Book Club Selection
Posted: June 29, 2018
Hi everyone! We're back from hiatus and we wanted to let you know what the King Book Club will be reading this July. This month's book is all about creativity and is the perfect pool side read! We know that creativity is a scary word for a lot of people but this book reminded us that creativity is not just for artists. We're so excited to hear your thoughts!
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Patients Come Second – Part 1
Posted: April 27, 2018
We all know the title “Patients Come Second” is a bit disturbing to hear and goes against all commonsense practices we have heard for years in the health care field. Once you dig into the book you will start to understand the other side of the story!
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April Book Club Selection
Posted: April 9, 2018
Hi everyone! We wanted to let you know what the King Book Club will be reading this April. This month's book challenged our perceptions on how to design for the healthcare industry and we can't wait to hear your thoughts!
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Life of Work – Part 4
Posted: March 30, 2018
Life of Work takes a thought-provoking approach to evaluating the quality of life inside the workplace, where we spend a huge chunk of our life. Join us as we dig into what research tells us about knowledge interactions such as the public library, the emotional landscapes of theatre design, flexible temporary events in the urban public realm, and intensive team environments in air traffic control, media newsrooms, and emergency departments to support that movement!
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Life of Work – Part 3
Posted: March 26, 2018
Life of Work takes a thought-provoking approach to evaluating the quality of life inside the workplace, where we spend a huge chunk of our life. Join us as we dig into what research tells us about knowledge interactions such as the public library, the emotional landscapes of theatre design, flexible temporary events in the urban public realm, and intensive team environments in air traffic control, media newsrooms, and emergency departments to support that movement!
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Life of Work – Part 2
Posted: March 23, 2018
Life of Work takes a thought-provoking approach to evaluating the quality of life inside the workplace, where we spend a huge chunk of our life. Join us as we dig into what research tells us about knowledge interactions such as the public library, the emotional landscapes of theatre design, flexible temporary events in the urban public realm, and intensive team environments in air traffic control, media newsrooms, and emergency departments to support that movement!
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Life of Work – Part 1
Posted: March 12, 2018
Life of Work takes a thought-provoking approach to evaluating the quality of life inside the workplace, where we spend a huge chunk of our life. Join us as we dig into what research tells us about knowledge interactions such as the public library, the emotional landscapes of theatre design, flexible temporary events in the urban public realm, and intensive team environments in air traffic control, media newsrooms, and emergency departments to support that movement!
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March Book Club Selection
Posted: March 2, 2018
Hi everyone! We wanted to let you know what the King Book Club will be reading this March. We haven't been able to put this book down and we can't wait to hear what you think!
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Understanding Creative Change: Part 3
Posted: February 23, 2018
Join our VP of Sales, Diane Flinders, as she finishes up her reflections on Jennifer Mueller’s book Creative Change Why we resist it….how we can embrace it.
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Understanding Creative Change: Part 2
Posted: February 16, 2018
We are continuing with Jennifer Mueller’s book Creative Change Why we resist it….how we can embrace it. In this book Jennifer Mueller asks some hard hitting questions about why we reject those creative solutions we love and challenges our perceptions of what innovation is. Join our VP of Sales, Diane Flinders, for the next two weeks as she tackles Creative Change and lends us her insights
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Understanding Creative Change: Part 1
Posted: February 16, 2018
We are kick-starting our book club with Jennifer Mueller’s book Creative Change Why we resist it….how we can embrace it. In this book Jennifer Mueller asks some hard hitting questions about why we reject those creative solutions we love and challenges our perceptions of what innovation is. Join our VP of Sales, Diane Flinders, for the next three weeks as she tackles Creative Change and lends us her insights!
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Announcing the King Book Club!
Posted: February 7, 2018
Who else has a “must read” list of business or design industry focused books just waiting to be read? We sure do and here at King we love to continue to improve how we work and help educate on current trends. We decided to tackle some of these “must read” books with a King Book Club!
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Can Biophilic Design Really Benefit Your Workplace?
Posted: July 13, 2017
The gray, drab, cubicle-lined workplace is becoming a thing of the past. Many companies, especially those interested in competing for top talent, are aware that these offices just won't cut it anymore. While some companies such as Google, Amazon, or Apple are on the cutting edge of modern work spaces and employee benefits, other businesses are slowly starting to catch up.
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How WELL Standard Certification Can Improve Your Business
Posted: June 26, 2017
The way society looks at health and wellness is changing in many avenues. Gone are the days of seeing your doctor once a year, living your life, and addressing problems as they arise.
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6 Office Design Tips to Promote Well Being in the Workplace
Posted: July 7, 2016
If you want to achieve an office culture with happy and engaged employees, begin by reevaluating your physical workplace. The working environment, where about ninety percent of people’s time is spent, matters more than you might realize.
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Key Elements of the ‘New Workplace’ Kitchen
Posted: March 31, 2016
The kitchen is a key part of the office. It's not only a place for employees to refuel and refresh themselves, but it is also a place for people to share ideas and form strong working relationships. With 57% of employees expressing that having a work kitchen would make them more productive, why not invest in making this space as accommodating as possible?
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5 Reasons You Should Organize Your Work Desk Today
Posted: October 2, 2015
Organization is the key to getting your work done. When you maintain an organized desk, you are creating the best environment for accomplishing day-to-day tasks. One survey revealed that 90% of Americans believe that clutter has a negative impact on their lives and work, and 77% believe that clutter actually hinders their efficiency.
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4 Reasons to Integrate Stand Up Desks Into Your Workspace
Posted: September 15, 2015
Business owners and facility managers alike are consistently looking for ways to promote employee wellness, variety in the workplace, and a strong working culture. Standing desks are one emerging product that simultaneously addresses many of these goals.
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The Guide To Creating The Perfect Third Space For Your Employees
Posted: July 8, 2015
Today, a lot of companies are going to a more open work environment with reduced square footage for the workstation.
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