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Practical Guides to Workplace & Education Furniture

If you're planning a workspace refurbishment, managing a multi-site furniture contract, or specifying furniture for a school — these articles are written for you.

We share what we've learned from over 50 years supplying furniture to UK workplaces and schools: how projects actually run, what buyers often miss, and how to avoid expensive specification mistakes.

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HOW TO CHOOSE CONFERENCE CHAIRS: A PRACTICAL BUYING GUIDE

Contract upholstery needs a minimum 40,000 Martindale rub count for conference use. Learn the 5 spec decisions that determine whether conference chairs last.
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26 February 2026

DOES BIOPHILIC FURNITURE ACTUALLY IMPROVE HOW STUDENTS LEARN?

Research-backed guide to biophilic school furniture: which spaces benefit most, what the University of Salford's HEAD Project found, and how to introduce natural materials without a full refurb budget.
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22 January 2026

HOW TO BALANCE QUIET AND COLLABORATIVE FURNITURE IN AN OPEN-PLAN OFFICE

When 40% of working time is focused work but only 10% of furniture supports it, your office will always feel too noisy. Learn how to fix the balance.
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22 December 2025

WHAT YOUR SCHOOL FURNITURE SAYS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL — AND HOW TO MAKE IT SAY THE RIGHT THING

The HEAD Project found classroom environment accounts for 16% of pupil progress variation. Learn how furniture choices communicate school values — and what to specify as a result.
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27 November 2025

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 2023 OVERVIEW

Agilita was proud to be part of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 which took place on the 23rd, 24th and 25th May on the streets of London EC1.
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31 May 2023

WORKSPACE DESIGN SHOW 2023 OVERVIEW

Agilita were proud to support the Workspace Design Show 2023 which was held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London in February.
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03 March 2023

ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE WITH INTERIOR DESIGN

Workplace interior design has a huge influence on staff morale, productivity, collaboration and creativity.
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26 May 2022

HOW TO INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE

Want to incorporate sustainability in the workplace? Knowing how to incorporate sustainability in the workplace is another matter but where do you start?
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28 April 2022

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF MODULAR OFFICE FURNITURE?

The workplace is evolving. While we can't control guidelines, we create adaptable spaces with flexible, modular office furniture to support changing needs.
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24 March 2022

5 WAYS TO INTRODUCE BIOPHILIC DESIGN IN THE WORKPLACE

Biophilia is more than just plants - it’s about connecting people to nature through organic environments and natural materials found outdoors.
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24 February 2022

OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS 2022

Say goodbye to working in a cubicle desk in the same spot, every day, and hello to a new way of working. Here are the top 5 office design trends for 2022.
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27 January 2022

5 REASONS TO GET AN OFFICE PHONE BOOTH

Office phone booths are trending in modern workspaces. Businesses recognise that noise distractions impact productivity - and lost focus means lost money.
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23 December 2021

THE BEST FURNITURE FOR A HYBRID WORKING MODEL

It may take a bit of creative thinking, but with the right furniture it’s easy to adapt offices for hybrid working models.
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25 November 2021

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A MODERN WORKPLACE?

Will we return to the office? Can remote work be permanent? What defines a modern workplace? We answer the questions shaping workplace trends.
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28 October 2021

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FURNITURE?

What is sustainable furniture and how does sustainable furniture make an impact on the planet?
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23 September 2021

HOW COLOUR AFFECTS PRODUCTIVITY AND MOOD AT THE WORKPLACE

Colour has a profound effect on our mood, energy, and feelings, which is why we can strategically use colour to influence how others feel in the office.
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26 August 2021

WHY IS MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE IMPORTANT?

Investing in workplace mental health benefits both employers and employees. While IT and ergonomic furniture matter, supporting your people is invaluable.
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22 July 2021

HOW TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN THE WORKPLACE

How can we stimulate creativity and innovation in a room full of people with a variety of creative skills? Explore this blog for a variety of ways.
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24 June 2021