What Does 2017 Hold For Office Design Trends
Every year, there are new trends in clothing, food, interior design, and hair. Office design is no different, and failing to keep up with the latest trends can make your business look dated and uninspired. Here are some of the things to look for in 2017 in regard to office design.
A More Flexible Layout and Adaptable Furniture
Businesses are starting to realize that having a space that can change with their needs, especially in the current climate in which business can pivot to meet changing marketing needs. Making well-researched decisions regarding furniture and the way you use your space will ensure that you can change your office to meet your needs as they arise.
Carefully considering your office’s layout is only one aspect of ensuring it can evolve with your business. Adaptable furniture like modular workbenches, modular training tables, modular soft seating, and breakout furniture will allow you to maximize your space and meet the changing needs of your business.
Design for Wellbeing
Employers have begun to recognize that their employees’ well-being is interconnected with their workspace. As a result, bright, vibrant colors that stimulate mood are being utilized more and more, and many employers are offering employees the option of using sit-stand desks that allow them to work standing up or sitting down.
Separate Lounge Areas
Taking regular breaks from work and changing environments can improve worker productivity. As a result, lounge areas that are distinct from the space where work is done are becoming a standard part of every office. In addition, having a lounge can help encourage team building and improve employee morale.
Integrated Technologies
No one likes a workspace that is cluttered with cables and power cords. Integrating technology into office furniture helps keep things organized and improves productivity. In addition, establishing technologies that easily allow employees to share documents and other files from their personal electronic devices with the entire office are becoming standard in many offices.
Less Personal Work Space
Recent work trends have reflected an emphasis on collaboration rather than individual production. As a result, many office spaces have done away with the traditional cubicle in favor of more open areas that foster communication between employees.
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Keeping up with office design trends can maintain employee morale and impress potential clients and customers. Our Commercial Office Furniture Group can help you furnish or refurnish your office with a large selection of new, remanufactured, and pre-owned office furniture. To learn more about how we can help you, call National Project Group today at 800-821-3522 or contact us online.