A workspace is where great ideas come to life. Having a well-designed office space is important, as employees spend a good amount of time ideating at the office. A modern and functional office design makes the environment more productive.
Given the current declining economic situation, organisations are opting for more affordable alternatives such as hot desking and shorter rental leases. Hot desking suits organisations best when there are employees working on a shift basis or with flexi-working hours; while shorter rental leases means less commitment. This, however, doesn’t mean that organisations are unable to elevate the workspace with amazing office interior design. Read on for innovative office interior design ideas, concepts and furniture layout ideas that will do wonders for all types of workspaces, including open-plan offices.
1. Provide a Personal and Private Space for Your Employees
Hot-desking is a cost-efficient office arrangement that is quickly becoming a norm. However, a hot-desking environment lacks personal and private space. These spaces are essential in the workplace, especially when conference calls need to be made. Employees will also need space to express themselves without the worry of disrupting others. Furniture with acoustic functions like our phone pods are some of the products that can solve this issue.
A simple partition design can also do plenty for some much-needed privacy in the office, especially those with an open concept. It can be as simple as a semi-translucent partition design that covers up to 70% of your upper torso when you are seated on your office workstation. Alternatively, there are also tables that come ready with screens, saving you the trouble of installing partitions altogether. Meanwhile, for the more public spaces such as the pantry, you can resort to full-size, portable partition screens such as the translucent Guard Polycarbonate Partition Screens or the novelty partitions, Palm and Pulp.
The lack of storage space is also a worrying issue in such environments. Office lockers are a great solution, as they let employees store their personal items while consuming minimal space. It might also help with office aesthetics!
2. Go for Furniture and Decorative Items that are Flexible
Versatile furniture is a staple in great modern office interior design ideas! For instance, when creative ideas suddenly arrive and all the meeting rooms are fully booked, tables with removable screens, like the Intel Workstation does wonders. Removing the screens will immediately turn it into a meeting table!
Working overtime is common in the workplace. However, if your office only has a centralised lighting system, those working overtime will only create more carbon footprint. To solve this, opt for modern office interior design concepts that revolve around individual lights, instead. They can help reduce your carbon footprint as they do not depend on the centralised system. An example is the Simple Light that comes as a standalone light stand or a table-mounted lamp. Only switch it on when you need to – the job gets completed and Mother Earth will have one less thing to worry about.
Decorative items play a huge role in elevating and beautifying the workspace, especially for those with an open-concept ceiling, resembling a factory. But organisations with short rental leases will be reluctant to invest in them, as most of them need to be installed and can’t be ported to different offices in the future. However, our removable ceiling decorative items with acoustic functions such as Veil, Orbit, Hush, and Hover are an exception. Not to mention, no hacking is required!
3. Use Vacant Office Space Effectively
Increase productivity by creating a healthy, non-sedentary work environment. It’s not as hard as it sounds; start with the office desk. At times, a short stroll around the office or some light stretching will help creativity flow better. There’s also the post-lunch lull time that is known to reduce productivity. One good solution is to get height-adjustable tables like Tito. It allows your employees to stand and stretch while working on their projects. It will also improve their health in the long run.
If your workstations are still as good as new, consider getting the Amp sit/stand riser, instead. It converts your workstation into a standing table in just 1 second! It’s portable – perfect for laptop users.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to add some poufs and stools that encourage movements like the Boffo or Helena. These seating options encourages the seated person to be constantly in motion. Great for health and one’s waistline!
4. Pop in Some Colours
A great way to introduce colours is to get tables with colourful bases. The trick is to choose tables with a white-coloured top. As the base is positioned below eye level, it’s less distracting; making it a modern yet understated office design. Our workstation models can come in the colour of your choice!
Another great idea is to introduce some creative decorations around your work tables! For instance, you can always get the colourful Dan Cushion that functions as both a comfortable seating option and a drawer! There’s also the novel yet functional mobile pedestals in blush, sage or red that you can add next to your workstations or sofas.
You can also add some greenery to your work space with our selection of faux trees that come in various heights. Depending on how portable you will want these trees to be, choosing the wicker basket is a lightweight option if you’ll want to shift the trees frequently. Picking the cement pot option, on the other hand, is a good heavyweight choice, especially if these decorative trees will be placed in the more open office spaces like lobbies. Discover more interesting and modern office decoration ideas in our special, comprehensive guide!
If you have the budget, you can always introduce sofas into your workspace! As sofas come in many colours and configurations, the possiblities are endless! Here’s a guide on selecting sofas for the different areas in the office that we prepared just for you!
5. Get Furniture On Wheels
Foldable furniture with wheels are always an asset, especially if your office space is on the smaller side. Fold and stow away tables and chairs when not in use and you have an extra room for office functions or events. Have an urgent discussion but all the meeting rooms are occupied? Just roll out the tables and chairs and you are ready to talk.
Furniture with wheels is also convenient as it can easily be rearranged to accommodate visiting clients or to better suit the office’s interior design. If your organisation often acquires temporary help such as interns or part-timers during peak seasons, furniture on wheels will be extremely useful as they are both presentable and easy to operate. Most of them are also nestable, offering great value especially if you’re planning to invest in multiple pieces, as they fold and stow away at the minimal cost of storage space. Invest in tables that have strong legs made of steel or die-cast aluminium for longevity, and wheel castors with locking mechanisms to prevent them from moving while in use.
6. Get Comfortable and Design-friendly Chair
Start with the most-used and most-needed furniture in the workplace – chairs – and we have just the thing! More than just versatile; ergonomic chairs are often dubbed as beautiful and comfortable chairs. These office chairs are must-haves as they help support posture, reduce back and neck pain while elevating the look and feel of your workplace.
Make your office space more inspiring and beautiful with innovative office furniture. Create a more conducive and comfortable environment for your employees and customers – they’ll surely appreciate it.
