Success in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles Markets.

Taking a 180-degree approach to business in any industry seems risky. You could set yourself up for unparalleled success or devastating failure. But often the reward is worth the risk.

OfficePlanIt + Olab Studio are using innovation and ingenuity to their advantage by giving the contemporary office solutions market just what it desperately needed: office interiors that don’t compromise sophistication on an aggressive budget.

So how do we do it? It is definitely more than just great office furniture. Clients are responding to what we believe in. We do our research. We have a plethora of boutique manufacturers at our fingertips and within that expansive network we can design and create a modern, fresh look that meets a budget. This type of focus is speaking volumes as clients such as Century 21, Geary Interactive and SPAWAR are choosing OfficePlanIt to elevate the interior of their office spaces.

Any savvy business owner or executive wants their surroundings to emulate their success. Drab interior = less than desired clientele and often employees. Exceptional interior = impressive client list, product/service offerings and sought-after employees.

We listen. We strategize. We budgetize. We finalize. We materialize. It happens seamlessly, so all the client is left saying at the end is, “wow.”

Clients such as Mitchell International and Cobra-Puma Golf have placed their trust in OfficePlanIt because of our ability to creatively problem solve and design spaces their teams will feel inspired to make magic happen in.

Our work has included collaborative areas, new office furniture, conference rooms, open plan workstations and hospitality zones.

The recent clients that have come on board are a testament to our team and philosophy: thinking outside the box is a win-win AND we will value engineer it for you.

We helped create their little slice of office heaven:

Mitchell International
Northwestern Mutual
Century 21
Cobra-Puma Golf
Five Point Capital
San Diego 2-1-1
Linde
Location Matters
Kimball Tirey & St. John LLP
SPAWAR
Altegris
xPlair
Global Holdings
Benchmark Insurance
Douglas Wilson Companies
Geary Interactive
Grid to Home
Jitterbug
Red Door Interactive
SDCCD
Sunroad Enterprises
Xcom Global

Setting up a new office, moving, expanding or simply wanting to make over an existing space?

In these situations, sometimes our requirements, our wishlist and our budgets don’t quite match and we’re tempted to consider used office furniture rather than new.

We know we’ll have to sacrifice some style perhaps, but the savings make it an attractive option. Or do they?

If you’ve been thinking that used office furniture is your best option because of budget constraints, there are a few things you should consider before making that final purchasing decision.

1. There are great quality, well designed new office systems available at prices that compare very favorably with used furniture.
2. Used furniture offers 3 distinct options – all of which carry inherent risks. What you see is not necessarily what you get.

Let’s take a quick look at your used furniture options which fall into 3 main categories:

• Used
• Refurbished
• Remanufactured

Used Office Furniture:
Workstations come to you in the same condition that they left their previous owner, complete with all the wear and tear they’ve received since being manufactured. If you’re not looking for matching, aesthetically pleasing furniture, this may be suitable.

Refurbished Office Furniture:
Some basic spot cleaning and touch-up is done, but essentially work surfaces and electrical components remain unchanged.

Remanufactured Office Furniture:
The furniture is spruced up with a new coat of paint, new work surfaces, new fabric and electrical components UL listed or re-listed.

The upside of choosing one of the used furniture options is, of course, price.

The downsides are:

1. You have to choose from available inventory, the aesthetics of which may not enhance your corporate image
2. In the used and refurbished options, electrical components may not comply with the electrical code in your area, causing additional, unexpected costs. Work surfaces may have some warping.
3. Connections and fitting may be less secure, compromising stability
4. The furniture is essentially used and will therefore have a shorter useful life than it did when new
5. Warranties vary but rarely match those offered on new furniture
6. All used furniture options are likely to be less environmentally responsible than new furniture which has been manufactured to comply with specific environmental standards
7. No tax advantages

Having said all that, if budget is your primary concern, what would you say if we told you that you could avoid all the risks and downsides associated with buying used office furniture by buying new at prices just as low, if not lower?

Plus, there’s the consideration that new office furniture carries some tax advantages such as accelerated depreciation. Not to mention high design and great warranties.

Now that you know that used furniture is not your only option, why not call one of our consultants who will be able to provide you with more detail on affordable and attractive new office systems that fit your budget and your style?

If you haven’t yet visited us, we’d like to invite you to drop by soon.  We’re proud of our showroom and once you’ve seen it, we think you’ll understand why!  And, with the addition of our LightingPlanIt division, you’ll not only see some beautiful and practical office layouts, but you’ll also see some state-of-the-art lighting options.

Check out this short video:

Mario Ruiz, Barcelona based designer of HBF’s linea casegood line, believes in functionality.  “Whether or not you’re being innovative, coming up with new ideas, everything has to function.“

Ruiz remarks that working for the first time on designs for the Untied States, he’s had to be very open to input from here regarding how the work place operates.

“What I’ve tried to do with this one line ‘Linea’, is to respond to the greatest number of needs that can arise in the market place. ”

Ruiz uses different materials to create different looks.  Dark, rich wood finish for a more mature, sophisticated look through to lighter tones and textures for a younger,more playful look.   He believes that the system should allow you a greater spectrum of possibilities to create exactly the right environment for you.

HBF’s focus with all their lines is the end user.  Ruiz says that he has been able to focus on many different types of users beginning from the same starting point.  Linea has been designed to engender calmness in the user.  The use of leather, metals, glass and wood have been well integrated to create a harmonious whole.

Linea caseloads reflect a magical blend of European sophistication and North American functionality that are perfect for todays growth conscious organization to whom both aesthetics and productivity are of paramount importance.  These considerations fit well in a variety of office and reception environments and provide enough options to fulfill countless specification requirements.

For further details on how Linea can create your perfect working environment, please visit us at our San Diego showroom.  To view visuals of this line click here. (http://www.hbf.com/Products/Item136/Linea-Casegoods.aspx)

Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, Planna’s crisp intersection of horizontal and vertical  planes combine with off modular floating tops for a warm residential feel  complemented by rich, back painted glass.

Winner of multiple awards, Planna provides an unmatched aesthetic highly sought after by architects and designers. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but Planna is also an environmentally responsible product.  It’s made a high percentage of recycled content and, in turn, it can be recycled at the end of it’s useful life.

However, don’t hold your breath waiting for that time to arrive!

Planna is a hot contender in the mid-market category and offers exceptional durability assuring you of many years of use and enjoyment.

But, perhaps one of it’s greatest attractions is its enormous functionality.  This storage  based desking system is extremely versatile and is easily configured for private offices, reception areas, open plan spaces and collaborative benching applications.

Planna Highlights:

• Off-modular floating tops
• 1.5” interior incremental adjustability
• Exceptional storage capacity
• Easily reconfigurable
• Integrates with any furniture system for infinite planning options
• Steel construction for long-lasting durability
• Manufactured with high recycled content steel and can be recycled at the end of its life cycle
• Multiple applications – private offices, reception, open plan and benching

OfficePlanIt + Olab Studio are a Premier Inscape dealer and you’ll be able to view the Planna system in our extensive showroom.