How much does commercial office furniture cost?

It depends, and yes, we know that's not the answer you were hoping for. There are so many variables it's impossible to give you an accurate number without some discussion. Office furniture projects can range from a few thousand dollars to well into six figures depending on scope, product selections, and the size of your space. We work with a wide range of budgets and are always upfront about where your dollars are going and we pride ourselves on being strong stewards of your financial investment. The best way to get a real number? Let's talk about your space.

How long does an office furniture project take?

Timelines vary based on the complexity of your project and product lead times, but most projects run anywhere from a few weeks to a few months from design through installation. Custom or large-scale buildouts may take longer. We'll map out a realistic timeline early on so there are no surprises — and we're obsessive about keeping things on track.

Do you offer space planning services?

Absolutely. Space planning is one of our favorite things to nerd out on. We'll look at your square footage, headcount, work styles, and growth plans to create a layout that works for your needs today and beyond. Whether you're starting from a blank floor plan or rethinking what you've got, we're on it.

What is included in workplace design?

More than picking out chairs! Our workplace design process is tailored to each client and can include space planning, furniture specification, finish and material selection, budgeting, procurement, and installation management. We think about how people actually use a space, how they collaborate, focus, and move through their day, and design around that.

Do you work outside of Kansas City?

We do. Kansas City is home base, but we work with clients nationally. We're also actively serving the Dallas, TX, Denver, CO and Phoenix, AZ markets. If your project is somewhere else entirely, let's talk — we've got the infrastructure and the partnerships to make it work no matter where you are.

Can Trilogie work with our existing furniture, or does everything need to be new?

We can absolutely work with existing pieces. Not everything needs to be replaced, and a good workspace consultant will tell you that. We do an honest assessment of what you have, what's worth keeping, and what's holding the space back. Sometimes a targeted investment in new seating or a reconfigured layout makes more impact than a full replacement. We'll tell you what we think, and you make the call.

What furniture brands does Trilogie carry?

We're an independent commercial furniture dealership, which means we're not locked into one manufacturer's catalog. We work with a curated portfolio of contract-grade brands across systems furniture, seating, casegoods, tables, lounge, and architectural products — and we select product based on what's right for your project, not what we're incentivized to sell. During your consultation, we'll walk you through options that fit your design intent, budget, and lead time requirements.

Fresh Eyes at NeoCon 2026: Five Office Furniture & Design Trends That Stood Out

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I’ll be honest with you. It had been a long hot minute since I walked the floors during NeoCon. (The last time I went, Fulton Market wasn’t even a thing.) Give or take ten years since I stood in the Merchandise Mart and felt that particular mix of overwhelm and inspiration that only this show can produce.

But this year, after all this time, didn’t just remind me why I love this industry; it gave me something I didn’t know I needed: fresh eyes.

When you’ve been away long enough to miss a few cycles of trends, you stop seeing the incremental shifts and start seeing the full picture. And the picture at NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days 2026 is one of an industry that has quietly, confidently grown up.

Here’s what stood out.

Five Office Furniture & Design Trends For 2026

The Resimercial Revolution Is No Longer Really a Trend — It’s the Standard

If you’ve been around this industry for any length of time, you remember when “resimercial” became a buzzword. A concept. (While I’m admittedly not a fan of this particular portmanteau, I am a huge fan of the design direction.) If you’re unfamiliar with what resimercial design is, check out this post: What is Resimercial Furniture?

The OFS showroom at NeoCon 2026 captured exactly what resimercial design looks like in practice: a warm wood table, softly sculpted lounge seating, and a space that feels like somewhere you'd actually want to stay. Contract-grade specs, residential soul.

This year, the line between residential warmth and commercial durability has pretty much disappeared. OFS was the standout story here; their showroom didn’t feel like a showroom. It felt like a cross between a living room and a resort destination. The textures (special shoutout to their new fabric line - gorgeous), warm wood tones, natural lighting, and welcoming seating arrangements invited you to slow down, sit down, and stay awhile. AIS, Sit On It Seating, and Allemuir were all telling a similar story: the office needs to feel like somewhere people want to be, not somewhere they’re obligated to go.

Something that jumped out to me (after I’d seen it in a third showroom) was the more “dining table” styled meeting table vignettes. Instead of a round meeting table paired with traditional conference chairs, many manufacturers were showing soft lounge-style chairs around the tables. The effect was immediate. A table that would normally signal “formal meeting” suddenly felt more intimate and conversational. It’s a small move with a big psychological impact.

Rounded Edges: Softness as a Design Philosophy

Rounded corners, warm wood, tapered legs on casters. OFS at NeoCon 2026 leaned into the softer side of workspace design — and it worked.

If you’re not paying attention, you could easily miss it. A quiet design revolution is happening at the edges of tables, gallery panels, and work surfaces. Hard corners are disappearing.

At OFS and AIS, rounded edges on work surfaces, gallery panels, and architectural elements weren’t just an aesthetic choice; they were a signal, and this design detail feels approachable. In an era when workplace wellness is a dominant design direction, the geometry of a space carries real weight. Curves communicate ease and equity.

The Barrel Chair Is Having a Moment

If there was one product silhouette that defined NeoCon 2026, it was the humble barrel chair.

I saw it everywhere. And I mean everywhere.

Bernhardt Design, Keilhauer, Sandler Seating, and Venue Industries all had strong iterations, each bringing their own material story and scale to the form. But the silhouette itself was consistent: a rounded, enveloping back that wraps around the sitter, a compact footprint, and an aesthetic that works equally well in a lounge, a huddle space, a reception area, or pulled up to the round table I mentioned earlier.

Bernhardt brought this gorgeous version of a barrel chair. Fully upholstered, contrast piping, zero sharp edges. This is the lounge seating moment we're in right now.

The barrel chair’s moment makes complete sense when you understand what it’s solving for. In some of the taller versions, it offers a degree of enclosure and privacy without requiring a full privacy screen or pod. It signals “this is a place to settle in” without the commitment of a full sofa. It photographs beautifully, which matters in an era when workplace design is also a recruiting and retention tool.

But more than anything, it's comfortable. Genuinely, sit-down-and-not-want-to-get-up comfortable. And in a post-pandemic workplace where getting people to actually come into the office requires making the office worth coming to, comfort is a competitive advantage.

Accent Details Are Doing the Heavy Lifting

Another thing that struck me most is how much more sophisticated the detail work has become. We’ve moved well beyond the era of “pick a fabric and call it done.”

Close-up of a Andreu World stool with ribbed back, upholstered seat, and wood legs in a bright showroom — Andreu World brought the details at NeoCon 2026 — ribbed polymer back, upholstered seat, wood legs, sage throughout. A good reminder that the best commercial furniture is considered from every angle.

At Andreu World, the poly back details on stools and side chairs were genuinely stunning, a level of craftsmanship that blurs the line between furniture and art. Venue Industries was doing interesting things with contrast materials within a single piece, pairing upholstered seats with architectural wood or metal backs that give chairs a structural, considered quality.

What these details communicate to clients, employees, and anyone who walks into a space is intentionality. The opposite of generic. The opposite of “we just needed something to sit on.”

This is a conversation I have with clients constantly: the difference between furnishing a space and designing one. The accent detail is often where that line gets drawn. A chair with a beautifully crafted wood back doesn’t cost exponentially more than a standard option. But it communicates exponentially more about how much the organization values the people who use it.

Venue Industries' Bali chair at NeoCon 2026. Reeded wood base, wrapped upholstery, soft blue textile. The barrel chair trend just got a lot more interesting.

Fenix Laminates: The Surface Story of 2026

If you spent any time on the floors at NeoCon or Fulton Market 2026, you noticed something at the surface level. Literally. Fenix laminates were introduced at showroom after showroom, and their presence was impossible to miss.

AIS, Enwork, and OFS were among the most prominent adopters, and once you put your hands on a Fenix surface, it’s easy to understand why.

Start with the finish. Fenix has an extremely matte appearance with exceptionally low light reflectivity, which means no glare, no shine, and no visual noise that traditional laminate surfaces introduce into a space. In an environment where people are already managing screen glare and overhead lighting, a work surface that quietly disappears into the background is a genuine gift.

Then there’s the touch. It. Is. Luxurious. It’s almost velvety. Fenix has a soft, smooth quality that feels more like a natural material than a manufactured one. It’s the kind of surface you run your hand across and pause because it doesn’t feel like what you expected. In the context of the resimercial shift happening across the industry, this tactile quality matters enormously. Warm spaces aren’t just seen. They’re felt.

What makes Fenix particularly compelling for commercial applications is what happens over time. Anti-fingerprint technology keeps the surface looking consistently clean and intentional: no smudges, no oils, no visible evidence of a hard day’s work. And perhaps most impressively, Fenix has thermal healing properties: superficial micro-scratches can heal over time, keeping the surface looking newer, longer.

What This Means for Your Workspace

NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days 2026 told a cohesive story. Not a collection of disconnected trends, but a single, unified design direction: the workplace is becoming more human-focused.

Softer edges. Warmer materials. Details that signal care and intention. Surfaces that feel like they belong in a home as much as an office.

For our clients, this is the moment to take a hard look at your space and ask: Does it feel human? Does it communicate to your people that they matter? Does it give them a reason to show up, engage, and do their best work?

If the answer is anything less than a clear yes, let’s talk.