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Jul 19

Why Is Office Space Layout Important to Employee’s Health and Well-Being?

By Carolina Services Charleston SC, Commercial Space, Design, Office Design

The space in which employees work and spend their time can have a significant impact on their emotional wellbeing, even going so far as to affect their outlook on life and their productivity. As an employer who’s seeking to maximize productivity and employ a happy workforce, office space layout isn’t something that should be overlooked. Consider the following about the relationships between space and layout and productivity, health, and happiness. Poor Conditions Lead to Unhappier, Less Productive Employees Time and…

Mar 13

New Waterfront Mixed-Use Development on Daniel Island Planned

By Carolina Services Charleston SC, Construction, Design

A new 22-acre development on Daniel Island has been proposed to be built in phases along the waterfront. River Landing Village will be built at the end of River Landing Drive and Pier View Street and will be a mixed- use development to include 300 condominiums and townhomes, two new public-access piers, and commercial retail space and restaurants along the Wando River. East West Partners, a Colorado real estate company that specializes in upscale residential developments (Denver, Vail Valley and…

May 30

The Best Options to Design the Perfect Office Space Up for Debate

By Carolina Services Design, Office Design, Space Planning

There is no right answer when it comes to the design of the perfect office space among the corporate world, landlords and designers. A panel of experts at a Bisnow conference, Workplace of the Future, agreed that there is much to be debated still about how best to design an office. “We could charge an hourly rate for the conversations we have on what belongs in the building – not the shape of or the color of glass, but what…

May 25

Should I Change My Office Floor Plan?

By Carolina Services, Inc. Design, Space Planning, Trim Work

Do you remember back to when you were a child? Rearranging your bedroom was one of the most exciting ways for you to feel like everything was new again. Do you remember the first time your family moved and you got a whole new bedroom? Having something new, even if it is filled with old familiar things can often bring those old usual tools and pieces of furniture back to life again. If you’ve ever been part of a fast…

May 05

Office Interior Design Tips

By Carolina Services, Inc. Design

Gone are the days of taupe walls, closed doors and fake plants in the lobby. Offices today are quickly being revolutionized by changing technology and a greater desire for employee satisfaction. Just a few years ago, if you spent all of your days at your desk grinding away at your work you were considered a great employee. Today being at your desk doesn’t necessarily mean you are being productive and longer hours spent in your office with the door shut…

Apr 25

Do I need an Interior Architect?

By Carolina Services, Inc. Design, Space Planning

Looking for an interior architect can be a difficult task. Hiring the right person for that job is an important part of your building project and crucial to making sure your space turns out just the way you want it. Especially when it comes to office space or retail space, you need to make sure your business’ personality and priorities are embodied in the look and feel of your new space. The best way to decide if an architect or…

Jan 25

Commercial Interior Decorating Ideas

By Carolina Services, Inc. Commercial Space, Design

Decorating the interior of your commercial space has a lot to do with your taste, the area your office or retail space is in and what type of clients you expect to have. Unless you’ve been decorating and up fitting commercial space for a long time, you might not even know what your tastes are! One of the best ways to start your commercial interior design process is to check out some other amazing spaces to see what you like,…

Nov 25

Get Help with Your Office Construction Planning

By Carolina Services, Inc. Commercial Space, Construction, Design

New construction can be one of the most exciting times of expansion, and at the same time one of the most stressful parts of starting a new venture or taking your business to the next level. Construction planning is always a complicated process because it has to take your project all the way from a dream to occupancy. That includes everything from space design and maximization through framing, drywall, painting, finishing and furniture. All of these details get even more…

Nov 15

Maximize Your Office layout

By Carolina Services, Inc. Commercial Space, Design

Whether you are redesigning your office, coming up with a layout for new construction you’re starting, or simply own some commercial rental space and are in between clients, now could be a great time to create a more efficient office layout that yields you space for more employees, more work and more profit. Deciding what your office layout will look like can often require the help of professional space planners or architects. Hiring architects to do your space planning can…

Sep 20

Best Way to Optimize Your Office Space Design

By Carolina Services, Inc. Design

Whether you own or lease your office space, the reality is you are paying for it by the square foot. Whether you are buying residential or office space the standard for actual cost of a space is price per square foot. If you can figure out how to get the same amount of office space in less square feet, your costs are going to be lower. Or, maybe you are considering moving because your business is growing and you need…

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