Knees to Chin chooses circular: A tasty take on office design

You might know Knees to Chin for their addictive rice paper rolls and warm, casual atmosphere. But behind the scenes of their restaurants, there’s a fast-growing, impact-conscious team running the show, and when it came time to set up their new office, they wanted a space that reflected their values just as much as their vibe.

So they called us.

A workplace that reflects the brand

Knees to Chin approached Relieve with a clear goal: create a functional, welcoming workspace using revalued furniture—without compromising on design.

They didn’t want a generic office. They wanted something with character. Something practical. Something that speaks the same language as their brand: thoughtful, joyful, and intentional.

The outcome? A circular office done right.

We selected 42 pieces of revalued furniture, custom-picked to match the team’s needs and the space’s layout.

From workstations and chairs to smart storage, nearly 90% of the pieces in their new office were given a second life. And with that came real, measurable impact:

1.56 tons of CO₂ saved

42 items rehoused

An office that feels like them

More than just furniture, it’s proof that rethinking resources leads to concrete results.

Why it matters

Too often, growing companies default to buying new when setting up their offices. But as Knees to Chin shows, you can scale up without throwing sustainability out the window.

By choosing revalued furniture, they’ve kept materials in use, reduced carbon emissions, and contributed to a circular economy where design, purpose, and responsibility go hand in hand.

It’s this kind of collaboration that keeps us going. Working with brands that believe in better.