Design Thinking for Business
A Design approach to Business is where we started; now we take a Business approach to Design.
Trellis has provided business support through design & Marketing for 9 years and now that includes your business environment.
Trellis has partnered with Folio Interior Design to bring a complete solution for commercial spaces, and Trellis Interior Concepts is the sweet spot between business and design.
Folio brings their expertise in space planning, expert material knowledge and aesthetics, while Trellis provides consulting services such as information gathering, research, software development, remote work strategies, digital solutions and brand integration.
Our partners provide expertise in the areas of Health & Safety, Fire-Rated Furniture and Technology to bring you that solution you need to help you take a wider view of the changes in your workplace and then set about creating a plan to follow to get you to your ideal work setting.
For condominium communities, this expertise is a point of big relief for corporate boards tasked with finding furniture for their lobby that will meet the fire regulations and also be super stylish and beautifully made.
We offer, on this website, a selection of furniture that you can be assured was burn-tested according to CAL TB-133; you need only to order and get a quote! A Folio designer will bring you the fabrics to show the board that are within the guidelines, so you don’t have to worry, and don’t have to pay to have a piece tested.
Frequently Asked Questions
All our furniture is covered with fire-rated fabrics that meet CAL TB-117 standards, and can be a “built to meet” CAL TB-133 standard (but not necessarily burn tested). We also offer several lines of furniture that have already been burn tested and meet CAL TB-133 standards.
If residents do not need to exit the building through your party room, then your party room is not a means of egress. In that room you may use untested furniture.
You do not need to have furniture that meets TB-133 if you have a functional sprinkler system in your Lobby. Should you wish to voluntarily choose furniture with this rating, you will be extra safe. But it is not required as of this writing. But always check with your local Fire Marshall for the latest changes.
California Technical Bulletin 117, otherwise known as CAL TB-117 for short, is a regulation that sets the standard for fabric flammability in the furniture industry. It has become a nationwide standard. CAL TB-117 requires that certain materials pass both an open flame and smolder test.
California Bulletin 133 is similar to CAL TB-117, except that it involves a lab test where the entire piece of furniture must be tested (burned), rather than just a few select components. So this means the fabric, foam and frame are built incorporating a burn-resistant layer.
First, find the furniture that you’re interested in and complete the online ordering form. After you submit your no-obligation payment-free inquiry, one of our designers will contact you to review your order and answer any questions. Then, our designer will send you physical fabric samples for review. Once your order details are confirmed and your fabric is selected, a deposit will be left and your furniture will be ordered.
You only pay after you have confirmed all furniture specifications and approved the physical fabric swatch sample with our partner designer. You do not pay using our online order platform.
Absolutely. We coordinate delivery of your furniture to your condominium, office or building. Our “white glove” delivery service includes delivery, installation, leveling, quality inspection and full cleanup. We can even dispose of your existing furniture.
Once your furniture order is approved, it takes approximately 6-8 weeks for delivery.
All our fire-rated furniture is built in North America. We work with manufacturers in Toronto and in the USA.
Our head office is located in Mississauga, Ontario.
Yes and no. You can visit the Trellis / Folio showroom to view fabric swatches and other finish samples, however all furniture items are in different showrooms. We can arrange a showroom visit for the pieces you are interested in in the Toronto area.
Simply contact us using our online form. Depending on the nature of the inquiry and scope of the purchase, we can arrange a call, video conference or even an on-site inspection.
Our team of industry professionals also specialize in Space Planning and Design, Parcel Management Systems, Covid and Distance Working Solutions. Folio Interior Design Group also provides interior design services for condominium and commercial projects.
Absolutely, we will be happy to arrange for Folio Interior Design to present suggested pieces for your space. Simply let us know what you are looking for and we can make some suggestions, and even put together some 3D visuals for your Board to choose from.