The grey-cubicle aesthetic is a thing of the past. After everyone has gotten so used to working from home (in their pajamas), it may be difficult to entice employees to want to come back into the office. It’s time to take on an office remodeling project to give your office space the upgrade it needs to keep employees motivated and customers coming back.
Here are some key considerations for an excellent office space:
- Color is your friend. Whether you’re in a creative industry or are a financial powerhouse, white, grey, and otherwise drab walls could negatively impact your employees and clients. Psychologists agree that color can have an impact on mood. Use green to help your team stay focused, red and orange to inspire creativity and increase productivity, or perhaps blue to help calm a typically stressful environment. Another hot idea is to put up a wall mural to give your employees a little boost and inspiration. Check out these cool office mural ideas and start getting creative. Also, don’t forget to put up colorful artwork.
- Give your office a nice flow. Cubicles may work for some offices, but they are also a bit dated, especially for more collaborative environments. Think about your needs and how employees interact with one another and with clients to come up with a good flow for your office remodeling project. Consider open spaces with designated areas for private meetings or phone calls, or keep cubicles with the option to take a laptop to another comfy location in the office to work. Maybe do a little research on the art of feng shui, or creating a natural flow in the office.
- Choose furniture to rival the home sofa. No one wants to swap their sofa for a cold, stiff office chair. Bring in plush sofas with pillows and invest in desk chairs that recline and are ergonomically correct. Desks that move to a standing position are also becoming popular, so employees can stretch their legs and get the blood flowing while working.
- A fun break space can make a big difference. Give employees a place to go, away from their desks, and give their minds a rest. Don’t just throw in a water cooler and expect employees to be overjoyed to be there. Have a snack bar with free replenishments or offer cold brew or kombucha on tap. Maybe set up a big screen for entertainment or ping pong tables for a little fun office rivalry. Maybe take a poll among your workers to find out what kinds of perks they’d like to have available.
- Last, but not least, renovate to impress. Create a space that has your clients walking in and saying, “wow!” If It’s a place they feel comfortable, relaxed, and inspired, they’ll probably be more likely to want to spend their money the way you want them to. If you’re feeling a bit stuck on where to begin for your office remodeling project, reach out to some experts, like our friendly, experienced team at Superior Painting And Remodeling LLC.