When companies think about furnishing an office, the default assumption is often the same: buy new. New furniture feels safe. It feels modern. It feels like the “right” decision. But more organizations—especially those focused on budget control, sustainability, and long-term value—are starting to rethink that assumption. Remanufactured office furniture is no longer a fallback option. […]
Author Archives: Lyco Workspace Solutions
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Outfitting a classroom, administrative office, or full campus in Connecticut shouldn’t feel like navigating red tape. Yet for many school districts, colleges, and universities, the traditional procurement process can be slow, complex, and resource-intensive. That’s exactly where MHEC contracts come in. The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) provides a cooperative purchasing solution that allows Connecticut […]
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Office design trends for 2026 are changing again. Over the past few years, businesses have gone from fully remote… to hybrid… to trying to figure out what actually works. Some companies are bringing people back more often. Others are doubling down on flexibility. But one thing has become clear: the traditional office layout built around […]
Space Planning & Design
Hoteling Stations Done Right: Designing Shared Desks People Actually Want to Use
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“Hoteling” sounds simple: fewer assigned desks, more flexibility, better use of space. But anybody who’s lived through a poorly executed hot-desk setup knows the truth—hoteling only works when it’s properly designed. If the office feels like a pop-up shop (wobbly desks, zero privacy, nowhere to plug in, scuffed surfaces), people stop coming in. And then […]
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Lyco Workspace Solutions is on the Hartford Business Journal’s 2026 Book of Lists, recognized for over 40 years of service and sustainable workspace design. Lyco Workspace Solutions is proud to announce its inclusion in the Hartford Business Journal’s prestigious annual list of top commercial office furniture dealers. The list, published recently, recognizes the leading firms in […]
Office Furniture
Remanufactured vs. New vs. Used Office Furniture: Decoding the ROI of Workspace Assets
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The Procurement Dilemma For a business owner or procurement officer in the Northeast, the office furniture market can feel overwhelming. With the rise of “fast furniture” online retailers on one end and the astronomical prices of “new-from-factory” premium brands on the other, finding the middle ground is difficult. In the competitive landscape of the 2026 […]
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The Evolution of the Northeast Workspace For businesses headquartered in the high-density corridors of Hartford, Boston, and New York City, the physical office has undergone a radical identity shift. In 2026, the question is no longer “How many desks can we fit on this floor?” but rather “How can this floor justify the commute?” As […]
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Beyond the Desk: The Science of Wellness In 2026, “wellness” in the workplace has moved from a trendy buzzword to a measurable metric for employee retention. In the hyper-competitive talent markets of Boston and New York City, the office is no longer just a place where work happens—it is a tool for maintaining the mental […]