Most office layouts go wrong in one of two ways. Either the plan looks great and the quote that follows is double what anyone expected, or the budget gets set first and the layout gets squeezed until the space does not work. Good office space planning services solve both problems at once by designing and pricing together.
That is how Office Station approaches it. Space planning is free, and every layout is quoted using the same workstation tiers you can actually buy. You see the plan and the quote side by side.
What a space plan includes
- A furniture layout showing workstation positions, aisles, private offices, conference areas and storage.
- A station count by type and size, so you know exactly how many 6'x6' or other configurations the plan calls for.
- A written quote for liquidation-grade, remanufactured or new furniture, or a mix.
- Lead time by tier, so the schedule and the budget line up with your move date.
- Line items for installation and delivery, with notes on what is not included, such as electrical.
How the planning process works
- Share the space. Send a floor plan, a CAD file or a hand-measured sketch. Mark columns, windows, doors and any existing floor or wall power.
- Share the people. Tell us current headcount, expected growth, and which teams need to sit together. Note roles that need more privacy or more surface area.
- Set priorities. Is the goal maximum seats, a quick opening date, a client-facing look, or the lowest total cost? The answer shapes which tier fits each area.
- Review the layout and quote. You get a plan and a quote together. Adjust station sizes, swap tiers, or move rooms, and the quote is updated to match.
- Order and schedule. When the plan is final, it becomes your order, delivery schedule and installation plan.
The workstation tiers behind every layout
Every plan is built from three tiers. Here is how they compare for a 6'x6' workstation.
| Tier | Lead time | Where it tends to fit |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidation-grade | As little as 72 hours in stock | Fast openings, overflow seating, back-office teams |
| Remanufactured | Usually 7-14 days | Most general office areas, consistent look on a budget |
| New | 4-6 weeks | Client-facing areas, specific finishes, long planning windows |
Liquidation-grade is the most budget-friendly tier, new costs the most, and remanufactured sits in between.
Example: one floor, three budgets
Take a plan with 40 workstations. The same layout can be quoted all liquidation-grade, all remanufactured, all new, or mixed by area, such as new stations along the client-facing front and remanufactured stations everywhere else. Seeing those options side by side is usually what settles the decision.
Beyond grade, the quote reflects:
- Quantity. Larger orders are quoted together, and your quantity is reflected in the written quote.
- Station size and panel height. Bigger footprints and taller panels use more material.
- Power and finishes. Powered panels and specific or matched finishes narrow the inventory.
- Delivery and installation. These depend on your address, building access, the size of the order and the complexity of the layout. Outside Phoenix, freight is quoted per project.
Electrical is separate in every scenario. Every project is quoted individually, and the plan itself is free.
What to check in any space plan
Whether the plan comes from us or anyone else, run it through this list before you approve it.
- Aisle widths and egress. Confirm the layout works with your building's code requirements and fire exits. Your landlord or architect can confirm specifics.
- Power and data. Check where floor boxes, wall outlets and power poles land relative to stations. Moving a station three feet is cheap; moving a floor box is not.
- Panel heights. Taller panels add privacy and reduce light. Lower panels keep a space open and help sight lines.
- Growth room. Plan where the next five or ten stations go before you need them.
- Storage. Count file drawers and pedestals per person. Storage is easy to forget and hard to add later.
- Chairs. A plan with stations and no seating is not a full budget. See pre-owned office chairs.
- Schedule fit. Match each tier's lead time to your move date, especially if new furniture is part of the plan.
Brands, condition and warranties
Pre-owned and remanufactured options in a plan can include furniture from Herman Miller, Steelcase, Knoll, Haworth, Humanscale, Teknion, Allsteel, Kimball, AIS and Friant, depending on availability. Office Station sells these as an independent reseller, not an authorized dealer, and manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture. Pre-owned pieces are graded A (like new), B (very good) or C (good), and the plan notes the grade so expectations are clear.
If you are leaving an old space
Planning a new office often means clearing an old one. Office Station walks the furniture you are leaving for free and recommends the best route: resale, a buy, a quote to clear, donation or recycling, case by case. See office furniture liquidation and corporate relocation for how the two sides fit together.
Prefer email? Send your floor plan and headcount to hello@officestation.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is space planning really free?
Yes. Space planning is free with Office Station. You get a layout and a written quote for the furniture it calls for, and you are under no obligation to buy.
What do I need to send to get a layout started?
A floor plan or measured sketch, your headcount now and in the next year or two, and a list of rooms you need such as conference, private offices or storage. Photos of existing power and data locations help a lot.
Can one layout mix furniture tiers?
Yes, and it is often the smartest budget move. You might put new or remanufactured stations where clients see them and liquidation-grade stations in back-office areas. The plan shows the cost of each area separately.
Does the budget include electrical and delivery?
Delivery and professional installation appear as separate lines on the quote. Delivery depends on your address, building access and the size of the order, and installation depends on the number of stations and the complexity of the layout. Electrical is not included and should be priced by a licensed electrician.
Can you plan around furniture I already own?
Yes. If you are keeping some pieces, the layout can work them in. If you are replacing furniture, we can also walk what you are leaving behind for free and recommend the best route for it through our liquidation service.
