8.14.13 Accessories

Accessories may be either functional or decorative.  Whatever the purpose, accessories serve to make a room appear inviting and personal.

8.14.13.1 Functional Accessories

These accessories include letter trays, coat racks, lamps, product displays, magazine racks, brochure racks, and message boards.  This group of accessories should be selected for utilitarian aspects as well as aesthetic qualities that may contribute to the total design concept.  Repetitive elements can act as unifiers and help tie the accessories to the design theme.

Display cases:

  • Display cases should be designed as a built-in feature in the desired locations such as the entrance or lobby.

  • Shall include appropriate energy efficient lighting either inside the case or shining down on the case to attractively highlight the contents.

  • Adjustable glass shelves.

  • Lockable sliding doors.

  • Clean tempered glass.

  • Display cabinets should be constructed of wood with a natural maple finish.

Trash receptacles:

  • Shall be provided at entrances, both inside and out.

  • Locations of use:

    • Lobbies

    • Waiting/reception.

    • All workstations.

    • Conference room.

    • Break rooms.

    • By water fountains.

    • By phone stations.

  • Appropriate size, style, and finish/color shall be determined per location.

  • Use a decorative style for most common areas.

Recycling containers:

  • For various recyclable materials such as aluminum cans, paper, and plastics.

Location of use:

    • Break rooms.

    • Copy areas.

    • Work rooms.

    • Lobbies

  • Style shall coordinate with trash receptacles.

Magazine/brochure racks:

  • Style and finishes shall be consistent throughout facility.

  • Freestanding.

  • Shall not create clutter.

  • Shall not disrupt traffic flow.

  • Colors shall not clash or contrast with facility interiors.

  • Shall match or coordinate with signage.

8.14.13.2 Art

The preparation of artwork to be displayed and positioned in an interior space involves many important decisions.  The designer must work closely with the user to determine placements that are satisfactory for both functional and visual composition.  Some of the factors to be taken into consideration in the selection of are:

  • Quality (posters, prints, original art).

  • Subject matter.

  • Medium (photography, paper, oil, etc.).

  • Size.

  • Method of display (permanent collection or rotating program).

  • Lighting.

 

  
 

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