5 Great Office Design Tips
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Great office design can transform your business; the way your staff communicate, efficiency of workflow, employee morale and even the way in which your clients perceive your business.
Hiring an Office Design Company and space planner to help you with ideas and build out your new office is the best way to achieve the right layout and make the best use of space. Yes, it can cost a little more to do it this way, but your business will run far more productively and you'll get the best out of your staff - so in the long term it actually helps you make money.
Here are five great tips to consider implementing when planning your office design:
Maximize Natural Light
Natural light can be a major contributor to productivity and should be one of your main considerations when designing your office and deciding who sits where. Desks should be placed as close to windows or natural light as possible so as to reduce the need for articial lighting which can lead to eye fatigue, headaches and lack of energy.
Allow Enough Space
Allow enough space in between desks to give employees enough circulation space. By using the Office Space Calculator you will ensure your office has adequate space to fit all your staff comfortably.
Create Break out Areas
Break out areas are great for a number of reasons
- They provide an informal area for staff to meet or get together to discuss ideas
- Q place where staff can eat their lunch whilst staying in the office environment
- They look great too!
Great ideas start off in inspiring and stylish areas such as a break out zone so it might be worth seeing if you have enough space for one.
Storage
Storage is often overlooked when planning your office design, yet it serves a great purpose for keeping everywhere looking tidier. Storage units also act as a divider if you want to seperate teams, or create a quieter area for workers who need to work away from noise and not be disturbed.
Brand your Office
Make a statement about your company brand when designing your new office. Incorporating your brand in your office design can create visual interest for visitors and is a simple way of using surplus wall space in a way that looks smart and stylish.
Invest in Lobby Area
Your lobby area is the area that creates the first impression of your office and therefore your business, so it's important to spend some time thinking about how to maximize this space and create the right impression. Small touches such as fresh flowers, comfortable seating and daily papers and journals can all make the difference to make your visitors feel comfortable and welcoming.
For more tips on how to make the most of your office design, download the free Office Design Guide.
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