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Predictions for 2026: Designing Workplaces People Choose

AI Becomes a Space Planning Co-pilot AI is stepping into a more practical role by giving teams clearer insight into...

Press: Watson Furniture Builds for What's Next: Sales Leadership Realignment Supports Growth Momentum

Watson enters this next chapter with momentum; the company is on track to deliver 35% year-over-year growth in its Commercial...

How We Did On Our Workplace Trend Predictions

Prediction 1: The word “office” was headed for retirement We said “office” felt like language that hadn’t stretched much since...

A Gift Guide for Every Kind of Workplace Personality

The Drifter You’re never quite sure where they’ll set up shop, and honestly, neither are they. They follow light, noise,...

Details That Invite: Designing Workplaces That Draw You In

The experience of a finish Surfaces do more than reflect light; they set the tone. A matte finish absorbs the...

From Mauve to Modular: What Office Designs Have Circled Back Around

The 1980s: Mauve & Modular The office of the 80s looked like Patrick Nagel had styled it. Mauve panels everywhere,...

From Burnout to Balance: Why Workplaces Need Recharge Zones

Workplaces plan for every kind of thinking, except recovery. Heads-down focus? Check. Meetings? Check. Social spaces? Check. But true “break...

A New Look at Finishes: A Conversation with Rachel Whitaker

Why was it time for a new finish palette? It’s been several years since our last major update. While we...

Press: Meet Clif and CK McKenzie – The father-son leadership team at Watson Furniture in Poulsbo

Please tell our readers a little bit about yourselves. Clif: I’m a local kid. Born and raised in Bremerton. Attended...

Press: From First Light to Midnight: Watson Furniture Introduces a Fresh Finish Palette Rooted in Harmony and Inspiration

The refresh, led by Design Manager Rachel Whitaker, centers on material harmony. Tones were carefully aligned across laminates, powdercoats, textiles,...

Top 5 Takeaways from NeoCon 2025

1. Range matters. So does showing it. We’ve always customized. We’ve always built around real client needs. But this year,...

Press: Watson Furniture Earns LEVEL® 3 Certification Across All Product Lines

“For over 30 years, we’ve been on this journey to lessen the impact of our manufacturing practices,” said Watson CEO...

What We're Not Doing at NeoCon 2025…and What You Should

1. We’re not starting on the third floor. Seasoned pros know the elevator to 11 is your best friend –...

Behind the Showroom Design: A Q&A with the Team Behind Our 2025 NeoCon Showroom

Let’s start with introductions-what were your roles in conceptualizing this year’s showroom design? Rachel Whitaker, Design Manager: This year, I led...

Not a Trend – Why Workbenches Work

Designing for productivity: then and now Every era of workplace design claims to be “optimized for productivity.” The Taylorist office...

CK and Clif McKenzie: Having The Right People Matters

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How Boomers & Gen Z are pushing for a better workplace (hint: it's not one-sided)

1. The office happy hour is changing-but connection is still key Gen Z’s take: After-work drinks used to be the...

Predictions for 2025: The Future of Workspaces

The Word ‘Office’ is Stuck in the Past The term “office” is getting a rebrand-and honestly, it’s overdue. The word...

That's a Wrap: A Look Back at a Big Year at Watson

We Kicked Off the Year with Zo Office In January, we introduced Zo Office. Part workstation, part destination, Zo Office...

Taming the Cable Chaos

The Challenge of Cable Clutter In today’s tech-heavy work environment, where hybrid and dispersed teams are becoming the norm, the...

Press: Watson Furniture Invites You to Work Outside the Lines with Latest Collection, Allé

About Allé Allé as a collection aims to enhance the office experience through choice and practicality. Each piece is available in...

I Like to Move It, Move It: The Power of Mobility in the Modern Office

Taking Charge When employees feel they have control over their environments, they’re more likely to engage fully in their work...

Meeting of the Minds: Designing Office Spaces for Every Style of Collaboration

1. The Traditional Meeting The formal meeting is a cornerstone of office life, characterized by its length, the number of...

Press: Watson Unveils New Expansion and Manufacturing Improvements for 2024

Investment refines production process, increases capacity, and yields without compromise...

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