Soft Seating

Soft Modular Seating

We all love to sink down into our favourite deeply cushioned sofa or armchair to take a breather from the stress of day-today office life, but is there anything new in the world of soft seating? The answer is an emphatic yes! There are several big new trends sweeping the office culture world in terms of soft seating, and we’re here to help you find out exactly what and why they are.

Meeting Pods

Acoustic Meeting Booth

Meeting Booths

One of the most recent crazes to take the office world by storm is the meeting or acoustic booth. Created to allow for more privacy when working alone or in a group, these pods can cost thousands of pounds when brand new. However, if you go for used meeting booths, you’ll save yourself tons of money.

A meeting booth, meeting pod, or acoustic booth is, a booth or pod, which is at-least-partially closed off from the outside. All the rage now in modern office spaces, these booths allow for more privacy when working alone, or when conducting meetings.

Soft Modular Seating

Fabric Modular Seating

Modular Soft Seating

Modular soft seating is another great option that’s ramping up in demand of late, and it can not only look good, but save you money too. These modular ranges are often capable of being rearranged in multiple different ways, so they are highly versatile and practical, especially if you have a smaller space to work with.

Vitra Sofa with High Back

Vitra Booth Sofa with High Backrest

High Back Sofas/Armchairs

Sofas with high backrests or ‘booth sofas’ are also proving increasingly popular in contemporary office workspaces. They feature similar acoustic panelling as meeting booths, and high backrests and sides help to block out outside noise. Ideal for reception and breakout spaces, these booth sofas are great for shorter, more informal meetings. You can also find booth-style armchairs with high backs and acoustic panels.

Fabric Pouffe

Ruby Red Fabric Pouffe

Pouffes/Bean Bags

One of the other growing trends within the soft seating industry is the use of more informal furniture items, such as pouffes, footstools, and bean bags. Although not a new concept exactly, there has been a noticeable resurgence in the popularity of these types of furniture. Popping your feet up on a pouffe or sinking down into a bean bag is a great way to relax a little during your break, before you press on with the workday.

Andrews Office Furniture can provide the soft seating you need. Call 0800 102 6893, visit one of our showrooms, or email [email protected] for more information.