{"id":4194,"date":"2013-09-23T19:12:02","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T00:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/office-ink.ontimesupplies.com\/?p=4194"},"modified":"2022-08-17T16:10:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T21:10:40","slug":"how-to-arrange-office-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ontimesupplies.com\/blog\/how-to-arrange-office-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Arrange Office Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4598\" alt=\"how-to-arrange-office-furniture\" src=\"\/\/office-ink.ontimesupplies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/how-to-arrange-office-furniture.png\" width=\"615\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontimesupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/how-to-arrange-office-furniture.png 615w, https:\/\/www.ontimesupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/how-to-arrange-office-furniture-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not sure which <strong>types of office layouts<\/strong> maximize space without impeding \u00a0your ability to get around your office? Office Ink shows you <strong>how to arrange office furniture<\/strong> in such a way that allows for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>plenty of room to maneuver;<\/li>\n<li>easy access to \u00a0files, reference materials, supplies and peripherals;<\/li>\n<li>adequate surface space so you can work comfortably.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/office-ink.ontimesupplies.com\/ergonomics-in-the-workplace\/office-furniture-wheelchair-accessibility-guide\/\"><strong>wheelchair accessibility guide<\/strong><\/a> provides good guidelines on the amount of clearance, or space between walls and obstructions, needed to move comfortably around your office. \u00a0Keep those clearance space requirements in mind when choosing an office desk layout.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Office Layouts<\/h2>\n<p>While the possibilities for arranging office furniture are as limitless as your imagination, there are some time tested office space layouts that work well in a variety of office environments and sizes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U-Shaped Office Layout<\/li>\n<li>L-Shaped Office Layout<\/li>\n<li>Open Office Layout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong style=\"line-height: 20px;\">How to create a U-shaped office space layout plan.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 250px;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px; width: 213px; height: 125px;\" alt=\"U Shape Desk Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontimesupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/U-Shaped-Desk.png\" \/><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 250px;\"><strong>U-Shaped office layouts <\/strong>are created connecting two office desks, two credenzas or a desk and a credenza with an office desk bridge.<\/p>\n<p>U-shaped office layouts offer:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 19px;\">&#8211; increased privacy for workers.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"line-height: 19px;\">&#8211; abundant surface and storage space.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong style=\"line-height: 20px;\">How to create an L-shaped office space layout plan.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 250px;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px; width: 238px; height: 125px;\" alt=\"L Shape Desk Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontimesupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/L-Shape.png\" \/><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 250px;\">Create an <strong>L-shaped office space layout<\/strong> by connecting one desk or credenza with a return, or simply with and L-shaped desk.<\/p>\n<p>L-shape office layouts:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; maximize floor space by fitting neatly in corners<br \/>\n&#8211; are the most economical type of office layout, requiring fewer and less expensive office furniture pieces than other configurations.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong style=\"line-height: 20px;\">How to create an open space layout plan.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 243px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px; width: 222px; height: 125px;\" alt=\"Open Desk Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontimesupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Open-Plan-Desk.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 243px;\">Create with two desks, two credenzas, or a desk and credenza.<\/p>\n<p>Open office layouts:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; are perfect for executive offices<br \/>\n&#8211; offer abundant storage space for frequently referenced files and reference materials.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>You can find more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontimesupplies.com\/solutions\/how-to-choose-an-office-desk\">office desk sizes and styles<\/a> at On Time Supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Got some advice on how to arrange office furniture without sacrificing space and maneuverability? 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