These days, more and more business owners are recognizing the merits of standardized and efficient office spaces. After all, it's not only for the expansion and reputation of their company, but for employee recruitment and retention as well.
But, hey, is decorating a room or establishment as simple as placing a chair against a wall and putting flowers inside a vase? Of course, not! Professional interior designers studied for years to perfect the art, so can we even compete with their experience and education?
Surprisingly, yes! Although tricky, it is perfectly possible to become your own interior decorator to come up with an efficient, ergonomic, and stylish office space for your business.
And how can you make this possible without expert help? You can learn basic design and decoration concepts.
Without further ado, let's start with the following:
Energy
In business, saving money is always a priority. It is, therefore, practical to think of energy efficiency first when redecorating your office facility. For instance, choosing between laptops and computers for employees. How are the printers, photocopiers, and fax machines arranged? Are the wires, UPS machines, emergency lamps, and IP connections efficiently organised? Remember that a better and more organised layout will go a long way towards cutting energy costs.
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As a note, there are plenty of ways to cut down expenses. One of these is renting rather constructing a new establishment in a place you constantly transact with clients. If you are planning to setup a business in the Philippines, you can find office spaces for rent in Cebu, where the economy is booming and there are plenty of flourishing businesses, especially BPO & IT companies.
Colour
Like business brands and logos, colours and shades are important factors in increasing visual appeal and in baiting clients through subtle mood manipulation. Does this sound like hocus-pocus to you? Think again!
Bright bold colours like red, yellow, blue, and green are meant to attract attention, spark interest, and encourage creativity. Neutral earthy tones like yellow green, sky blue, and brown soothe and calm the senses. Wild patterns like stripes, dots, and animal prints inspire movement and energy. Knowing this info, you need to choose which paint colour and pattern suits your business niche best. In fact, you should even consult your employees for their opinion. After all, it's THEIR room you're renovating and they'll benefit most from the change of décor.
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Layout
It's practical if you opt for an arrangement that's flexible and ergonomic, meaning it can be changed easily if you (or the employees) choose to. If you have a lounge area for the workers, choose sofas and chaise lounges in clean lines and bold colours. Lighting fixtures should also compliment the space. Warmer bulbs are perfect for entertainment areas and coffee rooms, while fixed white lights are suitable for formal business facilities.
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Focus
Who says office spaces have to be boring or tiresome? Don't be afraid to experiment with colour and arrangement. Most of all, you should never fear the concept of “focal point”. Workrooms can have attractive and creativity-inspiring focal points like a large vintage oil canvass, a wall mural, or even just a neon-coloured chaise. It doesn't have to be an intrusive piece of décor nor an expensive one; instead it has to be eye-catching.
All it takes really is panache for practicality, an eye for style, and a mind for frugality. And if you guys have some ideas to share or questions to ask, please drop your comments below. Good luck!
About the author
Lucy Lee is an online writer who covers all sort of tips in life. Her fascination in construction and interior design started when she built her 3-storey dream house in the beautiful island of Cebu. At the moment she is helping Regus.com.ph in providing flexible workspace solutions for large corporations and small businesses in Cebu, Makati, and Manila.
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