Stretching dollars.(improving the look of a space)

From: Buildings | Date: November 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Some tips on improving the look of a space are presented. These are: redefining space, enabling businesses to remain operational while making aesthetic changes during office hours, using finishes to update an area's look and control expenses, separating areas with pattern, color themes and texture groups, or lighting effects, installing decorative fixtures, using carpet tiles, vertical lifts, advanced adhesives as well as raw materials, recycling defective office furnishings, and avoiding clutters. In addition, a maintenance program for building parts and equipment is suggested.

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