Design Meets Sustainability: C+A Design Chooses Refurbished Height-Adjustable Desks

Ida Gorecka • April 8, 2025

When Design Professionals Choose Refurbished Office Furniture

When leading architectural practiceC+A Design needed to outfit their office for incoming staff, Managing Director Adam Slade faced a challenge familiar to many businesses: how to create a professional and comfortable workspace without compromising on quality or sustainability.


After spotting our premium refurbished height-adjustable desks, Adam reached out directly to explore how Coggin SOS could help their firm achieve the perfect balance of function, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility. C+A Design, known for their innovative approach to architectural solutions (visit their portfolio at https://www.cad-ltd.co.uk/), was looking for office furniture that would reflect their creative standards.


The brief was clear - create a professional workspace that would impress new starters while demonstrating the firm's commitment to sustainable practices. For a design business that helps clients create inspiring spaces every day, their own office environment needed to reflect their values and expertise.

Timely Installation: Office Ready Before Deadline

The comprehensive workspace solution our team at Coggin SOS delivered included:


  • 15 premium refurbished height-adjustable desks
  • 15 professionally refurbished pedestals for storage
  • Removal and recycling of outdated furniture at no additional cost


With new team members joining shortly, timing was absolutely critical. While new office furniture typically comes with 8-12 week lead times, our refurbished solutions were ready when C+A Design needed them. Not only did we meet the agreed installation date, we actually delivered a day ahead of schedule.


As part of our complete circular economy approach, we also removed their old office furniture for recycling at no additional cost - a service that eliminated the hassle of disposal while enhancing the project's ESG goals.


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Architecture Meets the Circular Economy

For C+A Design, the benefits were immediately clear:


  • Total cost savings of £7,710 compared to buying new 
  •  2,138 kg COâ‚‚ reduction - equivalent to powering 930 UK houses for a day!
  • Complete removal and recycling of outdated furniture with zero-landfill commitment
  • Professional-grade adjustable furniture meeting exacting design standards

The Ultimate Endorsement: Design Professionals Choose Refurbished

Following installation, Adam's satisfaction confirmed what we already knew-refurbished office furniture meets even the most discerning professional standards. When design experts choose refurbished, it's the ultimate endorsement.


This project demonstrates how style-conscious firms can adopt circular economy principles without compromise. Through our partnership, C+A Design proved that refurbished office furniture delivers across all important metrics:


  • Professional-grade quality 
  • Sustainable practices that align with green targets
  • Cost-effective solutions that protect budgets
  • Efficient delivery and installation that meets deadlines

Want to Follow C+A Design's Lead?

What does it say when design professionals, who make aesthetic and functional decisions for a living, choose refurbished furniture for their own office? It speaks volumes. C+A Design could have chosen any solution, but they prioritised quality, sustainability, and value. 


As you plan your next office refresh, ask yourself: if refurbished premium office furniture meets the exacting standards of design professionals, isn't it time to reconsider what's possible for your workspace? 


Contact Coggin SOS today and find out why those who know design best are choosing refurbished.

Why Buying Cheap Costs More: The Long-Term Value of Quality Refurbished Furniture

By Ida Gorecka • July 30, 2025
You’re in the middle of planning an office space. Budgets are tight. Lead times are short. It’s tempting to type “cheap office chairs” into your browser and find something that fits the spreadsheet. But here’s the problem: cheap furniture is rarely cheap in the long run . The market is saturated with budget desks, chairs, and storage that look good online, but fall apart in practice. And when they do, they cost more - more to replace, more to dispose of, more to fix (if that’s even possible), and more in lost time and productivity. It’s a vicious cycle that undermines your budget, timeline, and any potential ESG goals. According to WRAP , the UK disposes of over 200,000 tonnes of office furniture every year - much of it barely used. When furniture fails quickly, so does your investment. In a commercial setting, that failure shows up in missed deadlines, spiralling budgets, and sustainability goals slipping out of reach. So before you hit "order" on another bulk buy of flat-packed furniture, take a moment. In this article, you'll learn the hidden costs of cheap office furniture and why refurbished premium office furniture is the smarter alternative. If you're looking to reduce hassle, save money, and build a workspace that actually lasts, keep on reading. Need help getting started? Get in touch with our team for advice, audits, or to browse our refurbished stock .

Refurbished Office Furniture Saves Overbury Over £2000 on Site Setup Costs

By Ida Gorecka • July 18, 2025
Anyone who's worked in construction knows that site setup costs can quickly spiral. For Overbury , one of the UK's leading fit-out and refurbishment specialists, managing these costs while maintaining professional standards is a constant balancing act. When setting up their latest construction site office, they faced a challenge familiar to many in the industry: creating a functional workspace quickly and cost-effectively. After seeing what we achieved together on their previous project, Overbury approached us with clear priorities - they needed a professional office setup delivered on a construction timeline. With tight deadlines to meet and costs to manage, they needed their office space ready quickly while avoiding the expense and environmental impact of buying new office furniture. Like many construction projects, this one came with complex requirements - specific layouts, tight timelines, and budget constraints - yet Overbury knew from experience that refurbished office furniture could deliver exactly what they needed.

From Purchase to Repurpose: How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Office Furniture

By Ida Gorecka • July 16, 2025
If you're managing an office move, refit, or hybrid transition, you've likely faced this question: do we buy new furniture, or make use of what we have? Every year, over 1.2 million desks and 1.8 million office chairs are sent to landfill in the UK- enough to fill Wembley Stadium twice. ( Source: WRAP ) With Landfill Tax raised to £126.15 per tonne in April 2025 (S ource: UK Government ), the cost of disposing office furniture is increasing fast. If you’re trying to balance budgets , meet ESG goals , and minimise downtime , choosing refurbishment over replacement could be the most strategic decision you make this year. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get more from what you already own. Saving thousands, supporting your ESG goals, and creating a more flexible, future-proof workspace. Got a project coming up? Get in touch and we’ll help you explore your refurbishment options.