Every office, university, or council building has one: the Furniture Graveyard. It’s that forgotten room or storage space filled with old desks, chairs, and office furniture. While it might seem harmless, this cluttered space can be a drain on resources:
Wasted Space
With the return to the office, every square foot counts! That spare room full of old furniture could be repurposed as a productive office, meeting room, or collaborative space. Reclaiming this area can help optimise your workplace for greater productivity.
Appropriate Costs
When paying to store products off-site, it’s crucial to verify that the items are relevant and can be reused in future estate and other projects. Access to a good online inventory of your products is essential!
Hidden Savings
Many old furniture pieces can be clean and reused, refurbished, or repurposed. Alternatively, premium brands can be resold, saving you money while supporting sustainability goals. A new desktop, resizing, or new upholstery can breathe new life into old items, and reselling unused furniture can recoup some of your investment.
The good news is that your furniture doesn’t need to stay forgotten. Whether it’s old, worn, broken, or simply unused, there are ways to repurpose, reuse, refurbish, resell, donate, or recycle your office furniture. This can lead to improved ESG outcomes, increased local social impact, and better sustainability ratings for your company.
Whatever you are hoping to achieve with your Furniture Graveyard, Renovo have got you covered. This series will walk you through step-by-step guides on each of your options.
The first step? An audit. In the next post, we’ll dive into how auditing your Furniture Graveyard can be the key to unlocking savings and making better use of your space.
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