You’ve heard the saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” but how about “one office’s unwanted furniture is indispensable in another.”
The second one might not have caught on quite yet, but the message rings true. Repurposing office furniture is the perfect way to add that statement piece you’ve been looking for to the office without breaking the bank. Office redesigns don’t have to cost you a fortune. You can leverage your budget elsewhere by saving money with furniture reuse and reap additional benefits along the way.
Here’s how you can redesign your workplace in a cost-effective and sustainable way.
The Hot New Trend: Decommissioning and Furniture Reuse
Years later, and we’re still experiencing what’s known as a COVID hangover. When hundreds of organizations made the indefinite switch to remote work, their workplaces went empty. With no one sitting at their desks and team meetings held from separate home offices, countless pieces of high-quality furniture started to go unused. Now, with these workplaces permanently unoccupied, there’s a glut of unwanted furniture just sitting around.
Reusing furniture is the ultimate life hack when it comes to office redesign. With the surplus of unused office furniture we’re seeing right now, repurposing has never been more accessible. Not only is it an extremely cost-effective solution, but you’re also accessing a wider selection of pieces that might not be readily available in stores.
The Environmental Impact of Furniture Reuse
Unfortunately, in the modern day, waste is pretty much inevitable, especially on a corporate scale. While it’s unrealistic to expect businesses to eliminate their carbon footprint, we can work to reduce it. Similar to fast fashion, fast furniture is contributing to increased waste. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans dispose of more than 12 million tons of furniture annually, a figure that has grown 450 percent since 1960. This is no doubt a daunting statistic, but together we can work to reuse furniture and keep it out of the landfill.
How We Help: Inventory and Redistribution
Whether your organization is looking for repurposed pieces or wishes to rehome unwanted furniture, sometimes the hardest step is getting started. With over 30 years of experience in furniture dealerships, Relocation Strategies is here to help. Multiple firms have worked with us to help them remove unwanted furniture after moving into fully furnished locations. Our proprietary I.D.E.A.® software, which is used to inventory and grade furniture, saves the owner a lot of time and money, since they would typically pay $1.50 per square foot to movers to remove their furniture.
Our job doesn’t end there. Relocation Strategies also assists the new owners with layouts and moving logistics to ensure the gently used furniture fits and matches their décor. With our expert consultants, we ensure any design changes are positive, equipping our clients with the right tools and resources to navigate this transition effectively.
A Good I.D.E.A.® Can Save the Day
Not only can a good idea save the day, but in this case, the planet and your furniture budget, too. Our proprietary I.D.E.A.® software captures photos, quantities, sizes, and manufacturers, and assigns a grade for the condition, providing an easy look at what can be reused.. From artwork to desks, our I.D.E.A.® software has made it possible to repurpose countless pieces of office furniture.
Recently, we saved a large university client 8 million dollars by reusing furniture. Through our Furniture + Vendor Management services, Relocation Strategies found homes for 100% of the BSA’s furniture during its 30,000-square-foot relocation, with nothing going into the dumpster.
With our I.D.E.A.® software and connections, we are ready to help you save money in your office redesign while simultaneously diverting waste from our landfills today.
Partner with Relo for Your Next Design Project
Bring your design visions to life without breaking your business’s budget. Relocation Strategies understands the furniture procurement process inside and out. We understand every aspect to find what you need and meet your price point. We’ll help you reuse and repurpose furniture, keeping pieces out of the landfill and in the workplace. Brand new or new to you, we coordinate all aspects of the furniture procurement process to assure successful, timely, and cost-efficient results. Reach out today to set up a consultation.