Commercial Interiors

December 11, 2023

The Benefits of Extending Your Office to the Outdoors

To attract people back to the office, organizations should consider doing more than just offering flexible hybrid work schedules and team happy hours. Organizations need to rethink the physical workplace and create a unique experience that makes the commute worthwhile.

September 12, 2023

NBS Recognized as a Steelcase Premier Partner for the 11th Year

We are thrilled to announce that we have achieved Steelcase Premier Partner status for 2022. NBS is one of only four Steelcase dealers in North America to earn this esteemed recognition for 11 consecutive years, so we are feeling especially proud of our team and our accomplishments.

July 5, 2023

Meet Eye-To-Eye with Microsoft Teams Front Row

Do you ever wish your remote team meeting was just as engaging as it is when you are all in the room together? The latest videoconferencing experience from Microsoft can do just that. As more companies adopt a hybrid work model, it’s important to redesign the workplace with collaboration and connection in mind.

June 22, 2023

NeoCon Trends 2023: Color, Comfort and Collaboration

NeoCon is the most popular event of the year for the commercial interior design industry, showcasing the latest and greatest from hundreds of leading furniture, textile and floorcovering manufacturers. This event never fails to “wow” us by exposing us to the most inspiring and innovative workplace solutions and trends.

April 18, 2023

Top 5 Ways to Draw People to the Workplace

Organizations today are focusing on how to attract and retain top talent, keep their people happy, and inspire them to work from the office instead of at home. One way to achieve this is by creating an engaging, comfortable and modern workplace that gets people excited about coming to their work environment.

February 20, 2023

A Year of Sharing Our Talents & Celebrating Our Culture

While each NBS team member works from the same organization and may have similar roles, our range of personal experiences, journeys, skills and personalities help shape who we are as individuals and what we bring to the company. Our one-of-a-kind company culture is a direct result of our amazing people.

January 16, 2023

NBS Interior Integration: One Company, Amazing Results

Ever walk into a space and think “wow”? Amazing spaces like that don’t just happen; it takes knowledgeable experts who understand the nuances of interior spaces and how people interact within them. Creating functional, inspiring and productive spaces is a complex process, but NBS makes everything come together seamlessly.

December 21, 2022

NBS Rudolph to the Rescue: Spreading Holiday Cheer to Our Local Communities

For many of us, the holiday season means giving back, enjoying a variety of fun winter activities, and spending time with friends, family and co-workers. NBS’s favorite holiday tradition? Rudolph to the Rescue – an initiative started years ago that provides financial assistance to local families and organizations during the holidays.

November 21, 2022

Relocation Made Easy with Rose Moving & Storage

Many of us have experienced the stresses of moving, transporting our belongings, or simply running out of storage space. Thanks to NBS’s strategic partnership with Rose Moving & Storage, these troubles can be put to rest. Whether you’re looking to store or move your furniture, we’ve got you covered.

July 18, 2022

Transforming the Workplace: Enhanced Acoustics, Architecture and Technology

As the world and workplace continue to evolve, so do our NBS showrooms. Recently, our very own team redesigned and reconstructed a space we call “The View,” a collaborative meeting space in our Troy Experience Center. We integrated architectural elements, furniture and technology solutions to create a more useful and engaging space.

June 30, 2022

The Rocket Mortgage Classic: More than Just a Golf Tournament

I finally had the chance to attend the Rocket Mortgage Classic alongside my NBS teammates. Being in my first year on the Business Development team at NBS, I quickly discovered that this tournament is something we greatly support as a company. When it comes to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, we go all out!

June 28, 2022

NeoCon Through the Eyes of a First-Time Attendee

I was about to embark on my first ever NeoCon journey. If you haven’t heard, NeoCon is the most popular event of the year for the commercial interior design industry, showcasing innovative workplace solutions from more than 400 leading companies.

June 20, 2022

Technology and the Future of Work: What You Need to Know

Today, organizations are taking intentional steps toward creating compelling, technology-enabled workplaces to keep up with the needs and expectations of employees. The future of work requires instant communication, enhanced connectivity, interactive digital experiences, and even components that support employee wellbeing and productivity.

May 20, 2022

What People Want in the Workplace Today May Surprise You

One thing we’ve learned from the onset of hybrid work is that it’s changed employees’ expectations for their workplace. Now more than ever, people want to feel a sense of belonging, be productive and have greater control over where and how they work.

April 18, 2022

Rethinking Classrooms for Improved Hybrid Learning

It’s no doubt that the physical classroom we once knew has changed the last couple of years, and for many, it’s been hard to keep up with. Students and educators felt confused and overwhelmed after the classroom suddenly switched from completely physical to fully virtual.

February 8, 2022

A Year of Being Inspired & Celebrating Our Passions

While the past couple of years have been difficult for most of us, we all have something that has kept us going each and every day. Despite all the struggles we’ve faced, we had time to figure out what we love doing, pick up new hobbies and realize who means the most to us.

December 13, 2021

Pilot Workspaces Make Change a Little Less Scary

When thinking of entirely redesigning a space, organizations typically are hesitant because of the time and money that need to be invested. Thanks to pilot spaces and prototypes, organizations can test out new applications and products on a small scale to start.

November 22, 2021

Spread Some Joy & Shop Local This Holiday Season

Shopping small and local this year is more important than ever. Supporting the creative and dedicated small business owners in our communities is our opportunity to invest back in our neighbors while giving this holiday season. Our small business gift guide offers ideas for where to shop in each of our NBS regions.

October 14, 2021

Cool Products for the Hybrid Workplace at NeoCon 2021

NeoCon never fails to excite us about the latest workplace trends, and it certainly did not disappoint this year. As we walked through the beautiful showrooms and explored some of the coolest new products, we noticed a popular theme…hybrid work!

September 3, 2021

Top 5 Trends for the New Workplace

We’ve put together five trending solutions that can transform your workplace into the spot you’ve always dreamed of. These solutions support control in the workplace, boost hybrid collaboration, and are so inspiring, that your team will be refreshingly excited to come to the office.

August 16, 2021

Let The Music Play! Hear NBS Songs of Togetherness.

As we continue to celebrate being back together in 2021, sharing our songs is a fun way to bond and reminisce on all the great times we’ve had together and the ones to come. We compiled 50+ songs our team submitted into a Spotify playlist.

August 5, 2021

5 Tips to Make Hybrid Work Better

With offices reopening, many are wondering how to make a hybrid work model not only successful, but better for individuals and organizations. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but we believe thoughtfully designed spaces, open communication and the right technology are key.

July 13, 2021

“Flex Zone” Adapts to Meet the Needs of Today…and Tomorrow

Every organization goes through change. With the “Flex Zone,” NBS created a versatile space that better meets the needs of our people today while retaining flexibility for modifications in the near term and the future.

June 30, 2021

NBS Earns Steelcase Premier Partner 10 Years In A Row

NBS is pleased to share we have been recognized as an honorary Steelcase Premier Partner for 2020. The Premier Partners program rewards dealers for their success in market share growth, client satisfaction, financial strength and investment in their people and communities.

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