BDI Furniture | Design Stories

Design Stories

Putting Great Design to the Test

At BDI, innovation, and testing is at the heart of our design process. Here’s a look at what goes into ensuring our media furniture meets your home theater needs and the high standard of quality you've come to expect from BDI.

A Soft Touch: The Enduring Beauty of Satin-Etched Glass
This unbelievably smooth, and yet highly durable satin-etched glass is one of our signature materials. Learn more about this unique material and how to care for it.
BDI Lift Desks | Raising the Bar for Standing Desks
When it came to standing desks on the market, we saw that there was a lack of beautifully designed high-end executive styles available. So we set out to elevate the notion of a standing desk, and here's the story of how we did it.
Bink: The Story Behind the Design
With a soft, contoured shape, Bink creates a comfortable workspace for a laptop or tablet, or is an attractive resting spot for your favorite libation. Here is the story behind this popular mobile media table.
The Engineering of Thoughtful Design
There is no limit to what our talented designers can sketch out or create, but our skilled engineers and product development team help bring those designs to life. Here's a look at the science behind BDI's innovative designs.
Selecting the Perfect Office Furniture
Creating a productive and comfortable workplace requires just a little extra forethought, effort, and attention to detail. Here is some helpful advice to consider when selecting office furniture and setting up your ideal workspace.
Selecting the Perfect Media Furniture
Everything you need to consider when you're considering media furniture. From style to features to accessibility and adaptability, your choice of TV furniture requires as much thought as your electronics.
Designing Your Workspace for Comfort & Productivity
Creating a productive and comfortable workplace requires just a little extra forethought, effort, and attention to detail. Here are some helpful tips to consider when selecting office furniture and setting up your ideal workspace.
The Design Behind Hidden Sound
For those who prefer a streamlined aesthetic, BDI offers a series of “hidden sound” media cabinets. These innovative designs feature acoustically transparent doors that allow for clean and clear sound pass-through behind closed doors.
BDI Designer Profile | Matt Weatherly
To gain some insight into the creative processes at BDI, we chatted with Associate Design Director Matthew Weatherly to learn a little more about the personal and professional influences that have shaped his design direction.
To Market We Go: A Peek Inside High Point Market
Before you ever get an opportunity to see our furniture at your local retailer or on our website, we've spent months—sometimes years—perfecting it. A vital step in our process is showing our latest designs at the High Point Market.
Sequel 20 | Reinventing a Classic
How do you improve on an award-winning modern office collection? We take you on a tour of the new changes and design updates to our best-selling Sequel office furniture collection.