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Mrs. Sarah Johnson,
Senior Designer, Niche Interiors Ltd.
San Francisco, CA 94107, United States.
May 27th, 2020.
Mr. Paul Dailey,
Director of Project Management, Athena Wellness Center,
8850 Six Pines The Woodlands, United States.
Dear Sir,
A REPORT ON THE FINDINGS OF ECO-FRIENDLY FURNITURE OPTIONS.
Outline
Introduction/ Purpose of the Report
Details on the Findings
Interpretation of Findings
Conclusion and Recommendation
Summary
Introduction
This report presents a comprehensive assessment of the progress I have made towards shaping Athena’s decision on the ideal eco-friendly furniture to incorporate in your interior design overhaul. It describes the findings of the key factors, as mentioned earlier, that play a huge role in determining the eco-friendly furniture option Athena can resort to. I hope that this report provides a clear and meaningful understanding of how the recommendations came about.
2) Findings
2.1 Sustainable furniture making brands identified
I came across a wide range of brands, both in and out of Athena’s area of operation (Texas) specializing in creating well-crafted eco-friendly furnishings. This was narrowed down to three highly regarded eco-friendly furniture brands in Texas. Settling for eco-friendly furniture makers in Texas was guided by fact that one, Texas is considered a hotbed of stylish eco-friendly furniture brands as noted by Hadland (2020) and secondly, convenience is guaranteed in terms of the transportation of completed furniture pieces and making regular check-ins to monitor the progress being made by the furniture makers.
The first brand under consideration is The Khazan based in Austin, Texas. I have visited this furniture store before, and I was impressed with the eco-friendly furniture pieces they make. Khazana’s pieces are not only visually appealing and unique, quality too is guaranteed. Khazana custom-make’s furniture pieces to the client’s liking. The company has been in operation for 20 years, thus their expertise in making one-of-a-kind eco-friendly furniture pieces is assured. The second brand under consideration is Orange 22 Modern, also based in Austin, Texas. The company creates exceptionally designed eco-friendly furniture pieces. Their pieces are super modern designs, and their vibrant colors can without a doubt bring new life into any room. Orange 22 is committed to promoting a fresh look through its outstanding furniture pieces. Elegant is the word that best describes the company’s furniture pieces. Orange 22 Modern is an award- winning eco-friendly furniture store, and has been in existence for close to 30 years now.
The final brand under consideration is Munson Furniture based in Oakland, Texas. Munson creates contemporary eco-conscious furniture pieces for high- end clients. Preference towards the company’s eco-friendly furniture pieces stems from Munson’s commitment to quality. Munson’s furniture pieces exhibit the major qualities of successful eco-friendly furniture; visually appealing (unique grain-structure look), physically functional, and sustainably made. The company has been in operation for more than thirty years, and this says a lot about what the company has to offer.
2.2 Eco-friendly Material used and Certification
The best eco-friendly furniture pieces are those created from recycled and natural materials such as salvaged wood, bamboo, iron, and wood pallets (Yüksel & Kiliç, 2015). The aforementioned brands utilize at least one or more of these materials. The Khazana makes impressive furniture pieces out of bamboo. As such, their furniture pieces are resilient, and will maintain their shape and appearance for the long term. Bamboo is pleasingly graphic in its fine-grain natural form, and will this spice up Athena’s interior décor. The Khazana is Cradle-to-Cradle certified (C2C). Orange 22 Modern creates its eco-friendly furniture pieces from aluminum, which gives its furniture pieces a sleek, classic appearance. Aluminum-made furniture also guarantees incredible durability, and since aluminum material does not rust, the furniture will serve you for a very long period. Orange 22 Modern is certified by the Sustainable Furnishing Council (SFC). Munson Furniture creates its pieces from walnut wood. The fine grained hardwood gives Munson’s furniture a smooth, highly polished finishing and a rich dark to purple color that makes their furniture quite attractive. Walnut-made furniture is suitable for any type of décor thanks to the wood's versatile nature. It will automatically blend with Athena’s waiting area décor. Walnut pieces are also highly durable as they are naturally resistant to decay, and so Munson’s pieces will serve you for the long term. Munson is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
2.3 Efficiency and Price of Furniture
A thorough customer review of The Khazana revealed that the company has a positive online footprint. Most of, if not all the customer reviews commend the company for the portable nature of its furniture pieces. A look into Orange 22 Modern online reviews revealed that customers are satisfied with how space-efficient their furniture pieces are. Munson’s online reviews reveal that consumers are satisfied with the company’s efficient service delivery to its eco-friendly furniture clients. The Khazana furniture prices are $ 15000 a set. A set contains three eco-friendly furniture pieces. Orange 22 Modern charges $20000 for a set of three eco-friendly furniture pieces. Munson Furniture eco-friendly furniture pieces go for $9000 apiece.
Interpretation of Findings
The Khazana offers superb furniture quality at an affordable price. The fact that its furniture pieces are fairly priced compared to the rest does not mean that quality has been compromised. Orange 22 Modern offers exceptional eco-friendly furniture designs at a slightly higher price than The Khazana. You will not necessarily have to break the bank with Orange 22 furniture. Munson Furniture offers top-notch echo-friendly furniture, and the prices are as high as their quality.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Each furniture brand explored has something unique to bring to the table. However, since we are sourcing for a uniform interior décor in terms of the eco-friendly furniture to be incorporated, we can only go for only one furniture brand. Based on my findings, and putting into perspective Athena’s budget limits and aesthetic goals, I suggest that we settle for future prices from Orange 22 Modern. The aluminum-made furniture will best complement your health care facility’s interiors and will provide maximum comfort to patients in the waiting area.
Figure 1: Aluminum-made seats for waiting rooms.
Summary
Choosing which eco-friendly furniture to incorporate in an organization is an activity that has to carefully done. As much as there is a wide array of eco-friendly furniture makers to choose from, their credibility matters, and that is why confirming whether they are certified is very important. To add to that, it was necessary to settle for a furniture-making brand that makes economic sense to your company, hence why price heavily influenced my decision. The eco-friendly material selected had to fully suit the interiors of your health facility’s waiting area.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to read this report. I welcome any queries, comments, or suggestions you may have regarding any information presented in this report.
Sincerely,
Sarah Johnson.
References
Hadland, C. (2020). Creating an Eco-Friendly Early Years Setting: A Practical Guide. Routledge. Retrieved from https://gecco.org.uk/tag/practical-guide/
Yüksel, E., & Kiliç, M. (2015). Eco-friendly approach in furniture design. In Research for Furniture Industry 27th International Conference (pp. 357-368). Retrieved from http://www.furnituredesign2015.org/assets/icrfi_tr_158.pdf
