Every year FX magazine organises the FX International interior Design Award that attracts designers and manufacturers from all over the world. Winners of each category will be announced at The Grosvenor Hotel, London on 29 November 2011.
This year our interest has focused on the “Public Leisure or Workspace furniture” category, because two of our suppliers – Magnus Olesen and KI (Europe) – have been shortlisted for this award.
World's best manufacturers and designers of reception seating have been competing to win this award.
So, let’s have a look at some of the products shortlisted for this category and share our thoughts about who will be the winner this year!

1) i-SIT lounge chair
Manufacturer: Magnus Olesen
Designers: Design Concern

2) SEóra Hammock

Manufacturer: SEóra Luxury Hammocks
Designers: Anthony Logothetis

3) Ikaros reception furniture
Manufacturer: Koleksiyon
Designers: Koray Malhan

4) Piana Alessichair
Manufacturer: KI (Europe)
Designers: David Chipperfield

5) E4000 seating
Manufacturer: KI (Europe)
Designers: Lucci e Orlandini

6) Assembled Topology
Manufacturer: SLHO & Associates
Designers: Douglas Ho

When you are remodelling your office with ergonomic furniture , making a decision on whether it’s going to be a classic or contemporary ergonomic look will have to be the first of many tough decisions you have to make. Once you have made that decision, you are going to have to stick with it because you want the design of your ergonomic office to have a natural décor that fits in with everything else in the room.

If you are going with the contemporary route in your ergonomic office , then you will be looking at ergonomic furniture that has a lot of colour, metal, and mesh materials in the body of the new office furniture. This would be an exciting change of pace for your office if you had the more nostalgic look before. Going with the contemporary look may not be for everyone so look online to see what companies are offering when it comes to contemporary ergonomic furniture .

If you decide that you want to go with the classic look, then you are going to be looking at the traditional wood ergonomic tables and chairs. Deep rich colours and leather chairs always gives the office the look of an established, well thought out business office that delivers success to their clients. The same can be said for the contemporary look as well so make sure you take the time to explore all your options when it comes to ergonomic furniture.

Working from home has been a growing trend for many working class people with the availability of the internet and other at home options that were once not available. If you are someone who is working from home or may begin to work from home, it is just as important to have a solid, sturdy work area just as you would expect to get if you were working in an office area environment. You want to focus your attention on your work, so you do not want to be cramped in a small work space or working from your couch or dining room table. You want to find furniture that will allow you to work comfortably from home without any distractions or added stress to your body.

Many companies are turning to ergonomic designs for their office furniture lines. They want their employees to be supported and relaxed when they are working. You should want the same thing for yourself when you are working at home. Ergonomic furniture here in the UK can be found in local retail stores or online. Make sure you have the right measurements for your office area and choose ergonomic furniture that will match the rest of your home’s décor. This way, the natural flow of the room will not be disturbed by large, bulky office furniture.