In the modern day, the idea of working from an office looks incredibly different to what it has done in the past. Long gone are the rows upon rows of desks and the stress of a strict office atmosphere. In more recent times, companies have opted for the décor and trends within their office to reflect and inspire productivity within their staff. Open spaced offices – like we have to offer at Unit 2, Bankside – provide a potential for the décor to be chosen to suit individual companies, allowing for the furniture and colour scheme to reflect a productive atmosphere ideal for staff.
Keep it Calm
Having a relaxing and calm office space available for staff to occupy during working hours is a crucial way to create an environment more for more productive work. It is proven that having a high-quality workspace can increase the quality of work produced, therefore it is incredibly important for companies to design a space suitable for supporting all members of staff. It has become a ‘trend’ of sorts in recent years for office spaces to accommodate more of a relaxed and welcoming feel, with more comfortable working areas and communal spaces. Some examples of creating a calming area for people to work in are including plants in the decoration of the room, cool and soothing colour schemes for the workspace, and having multiple areas for working in.
Zone Your Areas
Furthermore, another way to encourage more productive working through office décor is to provide more for staff. Through the pandemic people have become accustomed to working from their homes and having the freedom to move around. Whilst working from an office space and collaborating with other members of the company is a great way to create more high-quality work, it is vital to remember to incorporate a separate seating area or quiet relaxing area where individuals can go to clear their heads and collect their thoughts throughout the day. It has also become more popular to have an outside area available for staff to use when they need to boost their energy or need a change of scenery to reduce stress.
Provide a Home from Home
Hybrid working has become an extremely prominent way of working since the 2020 pandemic, and having the choice of working from home or a workspace has made an impact on the lives of many people. Having an office space which staff feel comfortable in and caters to all of their needs is a good way to encourage more people to come into the office and work collaboratively. Office spaces which have kitchen areas or barista style sections at hand for staff to use are more appealing for staff to use as they can feel more at home and at ease in the workplace.
In Conclusion
To a large extent, the décor of an office space completely unique to every different company and their values and morals. Which is why having an office area where you can choose the decoration and amenities available for staff – like that which is available at Unit 2, Bankside – is hugely important when having an in-person office space for your company.