Have you been thinking about adding a standing desk to your workspace, but you’re not quite sure how to approach the subject with your boss? There are many benefits that a standing desk will bring you, and perhaps you have done your research and decided this type of desk would be best for you.[…]

How does this sound? Every day you go to work and get to join your team in a beautiful, airy office that’s been expertly designed and configured to improve efficiency and maximize productivity.[…]

Whether you are selecting a computer desk for your new home office or perhaps your first business property, it’s important to find the perfect one that will meet all of your needs. It’s true that desks come in a range of different shapes, sizes and styles — but how do you select the right one for you?[…]

If you're looking to plan out a new small office space or considering a space refresh for the new year, there are five essential pieces of office furniture that you are going to need. Thrifty Office Furniture has a wide range of office furniture available for you to purchase for your small office. […]

So, you've decided to relocate your company offices to a new location. That's great news! Before you take on this challenge, it's vital that you're organized and prepared to make the move in the most effective fashion.

One of the preliminary dilemmas you'll face will be whether you should DIY (do it yourself) your move or hire professional movers, like the team at Thrifty Office Furniture, that has years of experience helping businesses relocate offices. Here's all you need to know! […]

Sit and stand desks have quickly grown in popularity as American jobs have become increasingly desk-bound due to daily use of computers. Standing desks became popular first, but a sit-stand desk can give you the best of both worlds. You can stand when you want to and sit when you need a break. […]

National Improve Your Office Day (October 4) is the perfect time to make positive changes to your workplace environment. Improving your office space can help you to attract and retain talented staff members while enhancing productivity and mood throughout the workplace. Plus, investing in your staff will positively impact your business in many ways. […]

Redesigning your office space is one of the most important challenges you'll face all year. Whether you've moved into a new location or simply wish to inject fresh energy, the decisions made throughout this process will be crucial. Focus on these five factors, and you should be sure to find the best solutions time and time again. […]

Relocating to a new office is an exciting experience, but planning the big move can be daunting. Luckily, the experienced Moving and Relocation team here at Thrifty Office Furniture has fine-tuned the business moving process to make it easy for you to take this next step in growing your business. […]

We're very excited to welcome Ray Cooper to the Thrifty family. We recently sat down with Ray, our new warehouse manager, to talk about life at Thrifty. […]

We recently sat down with Chelsea Anderson, an administrative assistant at our Raleigh location, to talk about life at Thrifty. Here's what she had to say! […]

This year Thrifty sponsored 15 Angels in the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. Giving back to the communities that support us is incredibly important to us, and we feel blessed to work with such a great organization. […]

The 2015 Thrifty Christmas Party was a great success! We're so thankful to have been able to come together with our employees, family, and friends at this joyous time of year. […]

Thanksgiving is one of the best days of the year: Family, food, and football! What more could you ask for? At Thrifty, we're huge fans of Turkey Day. But there is one area where we often see Thanksgiving falling a little short: office decorations. […]

A few weeks ago our boss, Joel Gillis, agreed to participate in “Over the Edge”, a fundraising event for Special Olympics North Carolina. All participants who raised at least $1,000 earned a ticket to rappel down the side of Wells Fargo's 30-story Capitol Center building in downtown Raleigh on October 2 and 3. […]

On Tuesday, October 6, our very own Lora Walker attended a fundraising breakfast hosted by the Ronald McDonald House of Durham. The goal of the event was to show attendees the great ways the charity delivers on its mission: “to offer a comforting ‘home away from home' and a community of support for seriously ill children and their families.” […]

In support of Raleigh’s Over the Edge fundraiser for the Special Olympics, our Thrifty Office Furniture team invites you to join us in “pushing the boss over the edge!” Our boss, Joel Gillis, has agreed to register for participation in this adventure, rappelling down the side of Well Fargo’s 30-story […]

We're excited to announce that the Thrifty Office Furniture team's Food Drive, which supports the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, has collected 381 pounds of food! Actively participating for years, the Thifty team has assisted the Food Bank CENC's Stop Summer Hunger campaign, which is designed to provide […]

Now resurging into popularity again, treadmill desks and standing desks are becoming a staple for health conscious professionals, for both their home and work environments. It was during late 2008 when people first began to widely accept the health advantages of treadmill desks and standing desks; but with new technology […]

When it comes to designing and working in productive office spaces, it’s important to know that many business owners are now placing focus on ergonomics. Having an ergonomic workspace can help to prevent injuries and fatigue, as well as improve the quality of workflow and employee productivity. Creating these environments […]

Many office furniture manufacturers choose to make their products with some sort of laminate material because of its’ durability in the workplace, lower cost for the customer, and wide variety of finishes. However, a common misconception is that all laminate products are the same. This is not the case. Typically, […]

Spring has arrived and it’s time to clean out the cobwebs! It’s a great time to clean and organize your workspace to increase your efficiency and productivity on the job. We’ve compiled a list of 10 tips to get you started on the path to a clean and organized office. […]

Last week, we hosted a Grand Opening at our new Raleigh showroom to showcase the latest office furniture trends, styles and technology. We invited all our local clients and vendors and we had a great turnout! Many guests received raffle giveaways including chairs, artisan jewelry, and Thrifty branded products. Our […]

With Aprils Fools Day 2015 right around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of office pranks to keep your coworkers laughing. Well, most of coworkers at least! Some pranks target at a single individual, while others will affect the whole office. We’ve listed them in no particular order, but we […]

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Food Drive to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC! Our goal is to collect 500 pounds of food to donate to the Durham branch of the Food Bank CENC following this harsh winter – and you can help! Join us at our Grand […]

Whether you’re just starting your new business or expanding your existing one, OfficeSource‘s laminate casegoods are sure to fit the bill! This series is completely modular, easy to install, and available in six fashionable finishes. The OS Laminate Series is one of the bestselling series here at Thrifty, because it […]