When most people hear the word “industrial furniture,” their minds immediately turn to sterile, cold pieces in muted tones that serve a function, but in no way enhance the aesthetics of the space. 

For others, “industrial furniture” brings up visions of unpleasant dividers used to transform an open office space into a maze of tiny, personality-less cubicles. And all of those old vignettes of the past are still available for purchase. 

When you’re considering an industrial furniture purchase, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. How many chairs and tables… in what style… from what vendor? There’s a lot to think about.

Not to mention, industrial furniture is a significant investment. So you want to take time to reflect on your business’ unique needs before buying items your workplace will depend on for years to come.

As of 2016, Millennials overtook Gen Xers to become the largest group in the workforce. Many of them have been in the workforce for a decade or more already. As of 2017, there are 56 million millennials in the workforce, with Gen Xers coming in second with 53 million workers per Pew Research Center findings.

These days, you can buy anything and everything online, from clothes to groceries to a bag specially designed to carry your cat.

In fact, you can even buy office furniture online: chairs, desks, workstations, conference tables, and more.

But just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should do it.

As a professional in hospitality, you want to offer experiences that make your clients feel welcome and catered to. Ideally, your guests will find value and a sense of belonging in the spaces you establish.

How do you evoke those feelings in your clients?

A surefire way to begin building a cozy and interactive community is through intentional design and furniture selections.