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Making the most of natural light in Gauteng offices
A good office starts with how people actually work. Walk the floor, note who talks to whom, and put those teams close together. Keep quiet tasks away from the main walkways and the kettle.
Leave space for storage near each team so paper and equipment do not end up on desks. In Kempton Park and across Ekurhuleni, many of our customers start with a simple floor sketch and a tape measure. Bring yours to the showroom and we will help you test the layout.
ACCESSORIES
Bamboo Face Desk Clock
R459.00
Leather Reception Lounge Chair
Original price was: R18,999.00.R16,999.00Current price is: R16,999.00.
Solid Oak Home Office Desk with Drawer
Price range: R249.00 through R1,450.00
Training Room Chair with Oak Legs
R1,450.00
Upholstered Breakout Pouffe with Carry Handle
Original price was: R1,650.00.R1,399.00Current price is: R1,399.00.
Natural light changes how a room feels from morning to afternoon. Place desks beside windows where you can, and keep tall shelving away from the glass. Blinds help with glare on screens in the late afternoon. A light colour on the walls and a pale timber desktop bounce daylight further into the floor, so you rely less on overhead lights. Small changes like these cost little and make long days easier.
Storage is the quiet hero of a tidy office. Pedestals tuck under desks and give each person a locked drawer for personal items. Tall cabinets hold files and stationery, while open shelves keep reference books within reach. Mix closed and open storage so the room does not feel heavy. Measure the wall first, leave room for doors to swing, and choose a finish that matches your desks. Our team can draw up a simple plan for you.
Related reading: Office Layout Guides
Storage is the quiet hero of a tidy office. Pedestals tuck under desks and give each person a locked drawer for personal items. Tall cabinets hold files and stationery, while open shelves keep reference books within reach. Mix closed and open storage so the room does not feel heavy. Measure the wall first, leave room for doors to swing, and choose a finish that matches your desks. Our team can draw up a simple plan for you.
Related reading: Office Layout Guides
Storage is the quiet hero of a tidy office. Pedestals tuck under desks and give each person a locked drawer for personal items. Tall cabinets hold files and stationery, while open shelves keep reference books within reach. Mix closed and open storage so the room does not feel heavy. Measure the wall first, leave room for doors to swing, and choose a finish that matches your desks. Our team can draw up a simple plan for you.
Related reading: Office Layout Guides
Storage is the quiet hero of a tidy office. Pedestals tuck under desks and give each person a locked drawer for personal items. Tall cabinets hold files and stationery, while open shelves keep reference books within reach. Mix closed and open storage so the room does not feel heavy. Measure the wall first, leave room for doors to swing, and choose a finish that matches your desks. Our team can draw up a simple plan for you.
Related reading: Office Layout Guides
LIGHTING
Bamboo Face Desk Clock
R459.00Leather Reception Lounge Chair
Original price was: R18,999.00.R16,999.00Current price is: R16,999.00.Solid Oak Home Office Desk with Drawer
Price range: R249.00 through R1,450.00Training Room Chair with Oak Legs
R1,450.00Upholstered Breakout Pouffe with Carry Handle
Original price was: R1,650.00.R1,399.00Current price is: R1,399.00.Natural light changes how a room feels from morning to afternoon. Place desks beside windows where you can, and keep tall shelving away from the glass. Blinds help with glare on screens in the late afternoon. A light colour on the walls and a pale timber desktop bounce daylight further into the floor, so you rely less on overhead lights. Small changes like these cost little and make long days easier.
Desk planning
Chairs deserve more thought than most items in the office. Look for adjustable seat height, firm back support and a seat edge that does not press behind the knees. Try the chair for ten minutes in the showroom, not just a quick sit. Armrests should let your shoulders drop. If several people share one desk, choose controls that are simple to adjust. A good chair is cheaper than the back pain of a poor one.
Seating advice
Chairs deserve more thought than most items in the office. Look for adjustable seat height, firm back support and a seat edge that does not press behind the knees. Try the chair for ten minutes in the showroom, not just a quick sit. Armrests should let your shoulders drop. If several people share one desk, choose controls that are simple to adjust. A good chair is cheaper than the back pain of a poor one.
Storage tips
Chairs deserve more thought than most items in the office. Look for adjustable seat height, firm back support and a seat edge that does not press behind the knees. Try the chair for ten minutes in the showroom, not just a quick sit. Armrests should let your shoulders drop. If several people share one desk, choose controls that are simple to adjust. A good chair is cheaper than the back pain of a poor one.
Lighting ideas
Chairs deserve more thought than most items in the office. Look for adjustable seat height, firm back support and a seat edge that does not press behind the knees. Try the chair for ten minutes in the showroom, not just a quick sit. Armrests should let your shoulders drop. If several people share one desk, choose controls that are simple to adjust. A good chair is cheaper than the back pain of a poor one.
Natural light changes how a room feels from morning to afternoon. Place desks beside windows where you can, and keep tall shelving away from the glass. Blinds help with glare on screens in the late afternoon. A light colour on the walls and a pale timber desktop bounce daylight further into the floor, so you rely less on overhead lights. Small changes like these cost little and make long days easier.
FURNITURE
Bamboo Face Desk Clock
R459.00Leather Reception Lounge Chair
Original price was: R18,999.00.R16,999.00Current price is: R16,999.00.Solid Oak Home Office Desk with Drawer
Price range: R249.00 through R1,450.00Training Room Chair with Oak Legs
R1,450.00Upholstered Breakout Pouffe with Carry Handle
Original price was: R1,650.00.R1,399.00Current price is: R1,399.00.Plants soften a hard office and make the air feel fresher. Choose hardy types such as peace lilies, rubber plants and spekboom that cope with air conditioning and weekends alone. Place them near windows, on filing cabinets or along a low partition. Water on a fixed day each week and give someone the job of looking after them. A few pots are enough to change the mood of a room.
A breakaway area works when it is easy to reach and pleasant to sit in. Give it a proper table, a few chairs that are comfortable for half an hour, and a surface for the kettle and microwave. Keep it away from quiet desks so noise stays contained. Add good light and a bin that is emptied daily. Staff who take real breaks usually come back sharper and more patient with each other and with clients.
Plants soften a hard office and make the air feel fresher. Choose hardy types such as peace lilies, rubber plants and spekboom that cope with air conditioning and weekends alone. Place them near windows, on filing cabinets or along a low partition. Water on a fixed day each week and give someone the job of looking after them. A few pots are enough to change the mood of a room.
A breakaway area works when it is easy to reach and pleasant to sit in. Give it a proper table, a few chairs that are comfortable for half an hour, and a surface for the kettle and microwave. Keep it away from quiet desks so noise stays contained. Add good light and a bin that is emptied daily. Staff who take real breaks usually come back sharper and more patient with each other and with clients.
Plants soften a hard office and make the air feel fresher. Choose hardy types such as peace lilies, rubber plants and spekboom that cope with air conditioning and weekends alone. Place them near windows, on filing cabinets or along a low partition. Water on a fixed day each week and give someone the job of looking after them. A few pots are enough to change the mood of a room.
A breakaway area works when it is easy to reach and pleasant to sit in. Give it a proper table, a few chairs that are comfortable for half an hour, and a surface for the kettle and microwave. Keep it away from quiet desks so noise stays contained. Add good light and a bin that is emptied daily. Staff who take real breaks usually come back sharper and more patient with each other and with clients.
