Beginners Guide To Building An Office Space

Designing an office space that is practical and looks great can require a certain amount of consideration and planning, particularly if you are tight on space. But with the use of colour and the right furniture, there is nothing stopping you from making a practical space that looks much bigger than it actually is. In this article, we will be providing you with our beginner guide to building the perfect office space.

Consider The Size Of Your Workforce 

When building an office space that works for your business it is vital that you consider the size of the workforce. Not only will this affect the size of the office space that you will need, but it can also affect the way that you utilise the space. Not only do you need office desks that provide enough space for individuals to work, but you also need to consider the space that there is to walk between each desk.

Create A Place For Rest And Relaxation 

In addition to the office desks that are needed, it is also important to create a space for rest and relaxation as this can help to increase productivity and alleviate stress. This is great for a business as this provides a creative space not only for people to grab lunch, but also problem solve issues in a productive manner. Whether this is a table area closed off from the rest of the office, or a lunch area in a quiet corner, this is the perfect informal space that can be used for a number of different purposes.

Add Comfortable Furniture 

In addition to a relaxing space for your employees, it is also important to consider the comfort of the furniture. With a number of hours spent at the desk per day, it is important to ensure that your employees are comfortable. Whether this is providing them with stand up desk to improve posture or the ability to move their chair and computer screens into a comfortable position, this can benefit you in the long term and provide your employees with an enjoyable working environment for them to work productively and meet deadlines in the future.

Consider The Colour Of The Office Space 

The colour of the office space is also crucial to consider as this can cause your employees to feel a certain way when in the office. The theory of colour psychology has been studied for years and has found some interesting results based on the emotions that we associate with colours. Therefore, it is important to consider this practice when choosing the colours of your office as this can help to improve productivity in the long term. To help you get started, we have listed some of the colours that may benefit you.

  • Blue- Calming colour, often associated with peace and tranquillity.
  • Green- Calming and refreshing colour, showed to help with vision as well as comprehension.
  • Pink – The colour of creativity, balance and encourages imaginative behaviour.

Though these colours are not a popular choice for the walls, they can, however, be used as accent colours within different parts of the office to help your employees feel welcome at all times.

With this in mind, there are a number of tips and tricks that you can use when designing your own office space to help you improve productivity whilst creating a welcoming space for your employees that they are comfortable in. Which of this will you be choosing?

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