3 Office Space Design Trends to Watch
At National Project Group, we specialize in helping your office turn into a hotspot for creative initiatives and determined problem-solving. Here are several ways to keep your office space design as fresh and exciting as your work.
- Work and Play:
One trademark of a successful office is that it provides an avenue for top-performers to pull out their best material in-house, to innovate and collaborate freely among co-workers. Put this into practice in your office with colorful studio designs, themed desk or cubicle sections, or an open-spaced layout. Utilize communal white-boards or sleek glass casing to share ideas, and transform standard bulletin board or space divider boards into any number of creative designs to keep the ideas flowing.
While of course it can’t be all play and no work, use the versatile and necessary parts of your office, such as shared break spaces or windows, to their highest potential for fun. Having set spaces for mental breaks as well as little bits of whimsy scattered throughout the office can go a long way in boosting both morale and employee performance.
- Sitting Solutions:
It is well documented, that sitting all day in an office setting can have drastically negative effects on physical well-being. Use standing desks to invoke the natural feel of what we’ve evolved as humans to do: move. These can also exist as adjustable chairs and desks, for a one-stop solution for needing to both stand and sit during the same work day schedule.
For those who’re looking to still sit, but in a less detrimental fashion, there has also been an influx in alternative seating options. Rocking chair type seating arrangements are one option that allow for a comfortable, but still somewhat active, alternative.
- Throwback Today:
For a sleek and clean office feel, it doesn’t have to be ultra-modern or high-tech to get the job done. Many companies are returning to the classic 1950s and 60s style of office furniture that has proven to be a tried and true favorite. If the popularity of ‘Mad Men’ is any indicator, the traditional office look is here for the long haul. Make it your own by incorporating touches of the modern as well as the classic into your latest office update.
This look can be pulled off beautifully when updating to new furniture that still provides a nod and appreciation to the office look that has worked so well in the past. Neutral colors for walls and floors will make it easy to begin planning for this throwback everyday workspace and provide ample opportunities for office accessory options.
If any of these tips seem surprising, we’d love to talk more about ways to improve your office space through classic, quirky, or comfortable pieces. National Project Group can be reached toll free at (800) 821-3522 for all of your office design dreams.