Our Top 5 Office Refurbishment Tips That Save You Money, Without Compromising Quality

Ida Gorecka • November 21, 2024

Your office space needs a refresh, but the challenges are mounting: budgets are under pressure, deadlines are approaching, and sustainability targets can't be ignored. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Here's the good news - creating an impressive workspace doesn't require breaking the bank. Every day, we help organisations transform their offices while saving thousands of pounds, without compromising on quality. Here are our top five proven strategies that make it possible.

1. Start With What You Have

Before making decisions about office clearance, take a fresh look at your existing furniture. Those tired-looking workstations could be valuable assets waiting for transformation. Professional refurbishment can turn your used office chairs and desks into pieces that look and perform like new - at a fraction of the replacement cost.


Consider this example: A standard Verco Ergoform Task Chair costs £500 new. At Coggin SOS, you can get the same chair, professionally refurbished for just £125. Multiply those savings across your office space, and suddenly you're looking at large budget relief without compromising on quality, comfort, or professional appearance.

2. Choose Replacement Over Complete Clearance

Office clearance doesn't have to mean filling skips. When planning your refurbishment, consider a hybrid approach. Some second-hand office furniture can be professionally restored, while other pieces might need replacement. This targeted strategy typically saves businesses 40-60% compared to complete replacement.


Through smart office furniture recycling, you're making environmentally conscious choices that support your sustainability goals while keeping perfectly good materials out of landfill.

3. Think Modular and Flexible

When selecting new or refurbished office furniture, prioritise pieces that offer flexibility. Modern work environments change rapidly, and your furniture should adapt with you. Look for used office furniture that can be easily reconfigured, updated, or expanded over time. The right modular solutions mean you won't need another complete office furniture clearance in a few years - instead, you can adapt and update as your needs change.

4. Partner with Refurbishing Experts

Don't let the term "second-hand office furniture near me" make you think of local charity shops. Professional office furniture refurbishing services transform tired pieces into workspace assets. 


For example, our comprehensive restoration includes:

  • Full structural assessment
  • Component replacement where needed
  • Professional refinishing
  • Rigorous quality testing
  • 12-month warranty


This approach delivers professional-grade office furniture for sale at pre-loved prices.

5. Plan for the Long Term

Smart office refurbishment isn't just about immediate cost savings. Consider the full lifecycle of your furniture choices. Quality refurbished office furniture, properly maintained, can match or exceed the lifespan of new pieces while costing much less.


When you do need office furniture removal in the future, working with a specialist recycling partner means your old furniture could have value - either through refurbishment credits or reduced disposal costs.

Making It Work For Your Business

The numbers speak for themselves:


A new workstation setup: £950-£1,200

The same configuration refurbished: £365

Potential savings per workstation: £585+


Want to transform your workspace without breaking the bank? Visit our showroom to see the quality of our refurbished office furniture firsthand. Run your hands along the surfaces. Test the mechanisms. Sit in our chairs. We're confident you'll be impressed by what modern refurbishment can achieve.

Take the Next Step

Whether you're planning a complete office transformation or just updating key pieces, we're here to help you make smart choices that protect both your budget and the environment. Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements.


Want to see what's possible? Visit our showroom to explore our range of second-hand office chairs, desks, and complete workspace solutions. Contact us today for a free consultation and detailed cost comparison.


Remember: Quality office refurbishment doesn't require a premium budget - just smart planning and the right partner.

One Size Doesn't Fit All: The Benefits of Resizing and Repurposing Office Desks

By Ida Gorecka • September 8, 2025
Your office transformation is approved. Budget's signed off. New layout's finalised. There's just one problem: those 1600mm executive desks that worked perfectly in the old corner offices are now 400mm too wide for your new collaborative pods. The reception desk you spent £3,000 on last year? It's the wrong height entirely for your rebrand. Most facilities managers would see this as a disposal problem. Skip hire , landfill tax , 12-week lead times for replacements. But what if that's completely backwards? What if the furniture that doesn't fit isn't a problem to solve, but an asset to unlock? Every year in the UK, around 1.2 million desks and 1.8 million office chairs are sent to landfill and only 14 % of them are being reused (Source: WRAP , Lancashire Business View ). Those old, "wrong-sized" desks you're planning to skip? They can be professionally refurbished and resized to your exact specifications in 7-10 days , at 40-70% less than new , with zero waste and a 12-month warranty . This article is for facilities managers, procurement leads, and fit-out teams who want practical, product-focused solutions. You’ll see when resizing and repurposing makes sense, the savings it delivers, the compliance boxes it ticks, and how to roll it out step by step. Curious what your current desks could deliver if resized or refurbished? Book a free assessment - we’ll map options, costs, and timelines for you.

Why Paying More Isn't Always Better: The Smart Choice of Refurbished Ergonomic Chairs

By Ida Gorecka • August 19, 2025
Refitting an office today means juggling a lot: tighter budgets, faster timelines, and pressure to deliver on ESG goals. And when it comes to ergonomic chairs, the one piece of furniture an office team relies on every day, many assume paying more for “new” automatically means better. But that’s no longer true. Refurbished ergonomic chairs offer the same comfort , durability , and support as new, backed by warranties , come with less cost and with far shorter lead times . For facilities and procurement teams, that means more budget freed up for other priorities, and fewer delays holding back your project. At Coggin SOS, we work with organisations that once assumed refurbished meant second-best. Until they saw the results. High-performance, fully warranted ergonomic chairs. Fast delivery. Circular outcomes they could actually report on. And savings of up to 80% compared to new (check out our case studies here ). In this article, you’ll learn what refurbished office chairs really offer in practice, why they’re becoming a preferred option for FM teams and procurement leads, and how your next fit-out or move could be both greener and smarter than you think. Thinking about your next office project? Contact our team and see how premium refurbished ergonomic chairs can give you comfort, savings, and sustainability in one.

Beyond Recycling: The Role of Office Furniture in a Truly Sustainable Economy

By Ida Gorecka • August 7, 2025
If you're here, you're probably managing a lot. A relocation, a refurbishment, or a growing ESG brief. Maybe you’re under pressure to meet sustainability targets, stay on budget, and deliver results your team and clients can actually see. And right now, office furniture might not be on your radar. But it should be. In most organisations, furniture is still treated as an afterthought. It’s functional, it’s bulky, and when it’s no longer needed, it’s often sent straight to landfill. But here’s the truth: when you start thinking of office furniture as a strategic asset within the circular economy , everything changes. For your budget . Your carbon reporting . Your project timelines . Your reputation . This article is for you if you’re tired of defaulting to skips. If you want smarter ways to meet ESG goals without blowing your budget. If you’re ready to make office sustainability a measurable advantage - not just a checkbox. We’ll show you just how much office furniture is wasted each year, what it’s really costing your business, and how the circular economy can apply directly to your projects. You’ll learn how organisations like yours are saving thousands, avoiding skips entirely, and turning unwanted furniture into reportable ESG wins - plus practical steps to get started today. Curious what your office clearance could be worth? Get in touch with our team for a free circular furniture audit.