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create the perfect acoustic space for your quiet business with plyboosound

Spaces like libraries and coffee shops are frequently visited locations known for their quiet and relaxing environment where people can study or simply relax. However, your choice of wall and floor paneling could be affecting the noise level in your place of business. San Francisco-based designer and manufacturer of eco-friendly bamboo products Smith & Fong has come out with a new collection that is perfect for reducing noise. The PlybooSound bamboo panels have a natural elegance to them, equipped with sound-proofing technology to greatly...

encourage office collaboration with an open-concept design

It’s a constant struggle trying to figure out how to increase collaboration within offices, but there’s one thing that may be able to encourage daily productivity: an open-concept office design. An overwhelming majority of U.S. employees now work in open-plan offices. More and more businesses are opting for this type of design and moving away from the traditional high-walled cubicles and corner offices. “There’s less hierarchy in the modern workplace, and this trend toward open office design reflects that,” Ken...

3 reasons to replace the flooring in your beauty salon

Things like hairspray, blow dryers, brushes, combs, scissors and flat irons are all essential to the success of a beauty salon. These tools may be what hairstylists use to give their customer the look they’re searching for, but there are many subtle factors that can affect the quality of the space and the haircuts being given, including the flooring. It might seem like a small detail to overlook, but swapping out your current carpet, tile or hardwood for bamboo flooring can make all the...

design essentials for your tech startup office

If you’re looking to build a tech startup office, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. The design of such a space is almost as important as the people who work in it. Practical can go hand-in-hand with stylish to create an office that promotes productivity and collaboration. After all, if startup employees are working long hours, why not design an office where everyone enjoys their surroundings? Here are a few design ideas for your startup office:...

4 tips for finishing your basement

If you’ve just moved into a new home and have found that the basement isn’t finished, this isn’t a setback, it’s a perfect opportunity to shape it into a room that fits your design vision. It can be transformed into whatever you would like it to be, whether you want a home theater, a gym, a game room or an office. Here are few tips to enhance the look and function of your basement: Start with flooring You’re going to...