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A Right Royal Refurb – Part II!

Having spent over £1million on refurbishing their Kensington Palace home, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are said to be embarking on another programme of decoration because Duchess Kate is now said to be unhappy with the colour scheme she planned for the royal residence whilst pregnant with Prince George.

It’s been reported that William and Kate have now entrusted the new decorative scheme for their 20-room apartment to urban designer and architect Ben Pentreath. Best known for his classical designs, Pentreath cites Sir Terence Conran and the late decorator/designer David Hicks as his inspiration. “[Hicks] was a traditionalist, but never boring. I love his crazy use of colour that underlies his classicism. We’re a bit timid with interiors today” Pentreath has said.

Counting the late Princess Diana as a former client, Pentreath has also been asked to help revamp the Cambridge’s country home, Anmer Hall, on the Queen’s Sandringham estate.

It’s said that Kate is blaming the first disastrous decorative scheme on her pregnancy hormones.

At Millennium SI we aim to get things right first time, every time! We’re experts in office refurbishment and new builds, creative office space planning and the sound design of office interiors. Our concept-to-completion service includes taking a detailed brief to fully understand and meet your requirements. Then we’ll work closely with you to enhance your workspace with the right flooring, décor and furniture [standard or bespoke] to make your office interior truly reflect your business and employee needs.

You might not have a right royal budget, but we’re dedicated to ensuring that your office space is a real crowning glory!

How Your Office Design Affects Employees’ Productivity

February 1, 2014 / admin / 0 Comments

If you’re refurbishing or re-locating your office, it’s well worth thinking about re-jigging the way you utilise your office space to increase your employees’ productivity. There’s been lots of research into the effects of how workspace design can have an impact on both productivity and staff morale, with cluttered and poorly designed workplaces having the most significant negative effects.

And it’s not just the lay-out of your office space that causes problems – even the décor and furniture can dictate the efficiency of your entire team. What’s more, a well thought out office space can even positively influence clients who visit your premises.

Of course, your office space planning depends upon the industry you’re in and your employees’ workplace needs. Some may need to be able to easily communicate with one another, whilst others may need quiet spaces to concentrate and work to maximum efficiency.

An easy way to achieve these different ‘zones’ is to install office partitioning: properly dividing your workspace gives your employees the personal space they need to work as a team or without distraction if need be. A simple change of layout also has a positive effect on productivity – coming into the same environment day in, day out makes work a dull place to be! A fresh, modern office design can have a real morale-boosting effect, from the flooring and décor to the office furniture you provide. Your desks, chairs and workstations can all be enhanced to help your employees improve their work performance.

Here at Millennium SI we have years of experience in creative office space planning. We can either help you to make the most effective use of your current space, or start from scratch if you’re moving to or just setting up in a brand new location. We’ll take a thorough brief to get an in-depth understanding of your workspace needs, then we’ll project manage your re-design, refurb or new site design from start to finish. Our office design solutions combine innovation with practicality, and we always look to the future to ensure that your new layout will be adaptable to business growth or changing workplace requirements.

Countless surveys and research have shown that, no matter the size of your company, your office space matters and has a significant impact on your employees’ productivity and job satisfaction. To ensure you’re getting the best from your people, please get in touch with our people to discover the inspired and effective office planning solutions we deliver – on time, on budget, every time.

Mobile Racking Solutions

November 15, 2013 / admin / 0 Comments

Are you restricted in your storage capacity by a lack of warehouse space? Maybe you would like to expand your product range but you do not want to have to move premises? Well perhaps mobile racking is a solution for you to consider.

Mobile racking provides flexibility in the extreme, making the optimum use out of limited spaces. Imagine that you could fit double the amount of storage space into your warehouse? The overheads it could save you could be significant.

So how does mobile racking work?

Its simple really. The products are stored in shelving that it fitted to a chassis. Basically a moveable base operated electronically or manually that creates access in the push of a button or the turn of a wheel. Racking is stored in close proximity and then space is opened up when access is required.

So if you have storage problems and you think that mobile racking could be the solution you are looking for, call us to get a free no obligation quote, or simply some good advice from people who know!

What is Mesh Partitioning and Why do I Need it?

November 1, 2013 / admin / 0 Comments

If you have a storage need that requires security, flexibility and a high level of health and safety, then mesh partitioning could be exactly what you are looking for.

Ideal for the storage and separation of flammable or hazardous products, the mesh allows for sprinkler systems to penetrate through the partitions meaning that you are given that extra level of safety and peace of mind.

The mesh is see-through so that you can easily see the stored goods and the people who may be working closely with them. The mesh is also highly flexible and can be assembled quickly and easily, as well as being light weight so that it can be easily transported.

Our mesh partitioning is used for the storage of alcohol, tobacco and other potentially hazardous items that may require quick and easy access. They are also ideal to use for data centres. The mesh allows for air circulation keeping temperatures at a constant and enabling you to fulfill your health and safety requirements.

Data centres are often full of very expensive equipment which is also offered extra security through the mesh partitioning system. They can be made out of steel and securely locked. It is also suitable for both outdoor and indoor environments.

Glazed Office Screens

October 15, 2013 / admin / 0 Comments

So the other week we discussed the enormous advantages that glazed partitions can afford your working environment. But we realize that the segregation isn’t for everyone. What if you just wanted the partitions but not necessarily the separation. Ok so maybe that doesn’t quite make sense just yet. Imagine an office where people work in big glass cubes. They provide privacy, noise reduction and allow for the office to still be a light and airy place to work. But many companies prefer not to separate employees with doors. So you need partitions but not rooms? That’s where Glazed office screens come in.

Let the light in!

Glazed screens allow for perceived separation, desk privacy, and allow you to arrange your workspace in a variety of different ways. The screens mean that staff members can freely communicate across the office, but can also get some noise reduction and privacy from behind their glass screens if required.

Offices stay light and productive, with that satisfying hum of a busy working environment, without it becoming like a stocks and shares market.

Millennium Storage and Interiors offer a wide range of glass office screens, some offering more privacy than others. They can fit neatly into most workspaces without taking up too much room and come in a range of tints and patterns.

The Case for Glazed Partitions

October 1, 2013 / admin / 0 Comments

Are you sick and tired of working in a noisy open office environment? It seems to be the trend these days for modern companies to have open office spaces. But did you know that you can have all of the benefits of an open office without any of the drawbacks?

Glazed partitions are see-through – yes really!

There are lots of obvious benefits for keeping your staff members closely connected and immediately accessible to each other. Not least because it means that no one can hide from the boss and take a sneaky snooze on their desk at lunch time. The privacy and isolation provided by closed offices offer employees lots of benefits but employers, not many. For example;

1. You can play candy crush saga or do your grocery shopping without getting noticed.
2. You can shut your eyes for forty winks whenever you want.
3. You can take your phone off the hook so no one can get hold of you.
4. You can hold pretend meetings with your office mates and instead catch up on all the latest office gossip.
5. You can outrageously flirt with a fellow employee without becoming the latest office gossip!

So lets play devils advocate for a minute and fight the side of the employer. Glazed partitioning offers all of the benefits of not allowing your employees to do any of the above, but also;

1. Keeps noise levels down so that your staff can be more productive.
2. Enables a full view of the office and all staff members so you know where everyone is at any one time.
3. Glazed partitioning looks professional.
4. You can still get the benefit of privacy through the use of blinds.
5. You have flexibility of office layout meaning you can fit many departments onto the same floor.

Glazed partitioning has so many different benefits for your company and your staff productivity, it is surely worth at least getting a free no obligation quote to find out how a simple bit of glazing can help to transform your office space. If you have been thinking of moving premises because your office environment doesn’t provide the workspace that you need any more, then maybe glazed partitioning is the answer you have been looking for.

Call one of our friendly team members to arrange a site visit and we will see how our office partitioning solutions can help you.