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There are many ways to attract top talent to your company, from great amenities to an attractive remuneration package and a welcoming company culture – but it’s your office design that will make or break that crucial first impression. While every office and business is unique, there are some standard  office designs where you can find some inspiration to remodel your office space. Here are some insights from our team. The Wellness Workplace  Wellness is a serious trend in office design, focusing on making the mental and physical health of employees a priority. By creating a wellness-focused office, your business is better able to keep employees happy and motivated, as well as reducing sick days. It’s important to focus your redesign on what suits your employees and your brand, but some ideas include: Maximizing natural light, adding plants, green walls, natural materials (stone, wood, etc.) and other nature-inspired elements. A relaxing outdoor eating or meeting sp...

These days, collaboration is the name of the game in the modern workspace. The walls are coming down, communication is actively encouraged and design focusses on pushing the sharing of ideas. The open office concept, even with  office cubicle systems  is more open than ever before – so where does that leave privacy? Why is Privacy Important?  If open concept design fosters some of the most desirable employee behaviors – collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving – then is privacy important enough to incorporate into office design. The short answer is: yes! Private meetings:  There is always a need for a private meeting space, whether it’s to talk to a client one-on-one, meet with employees, hold performance reviews or board meetings. Distraction-free space: Once brainstorming and other collaborative sessions are over, employees need a distraction-free space where they can focus without the distractions or interruptions of other collabor...

Color is one of the easiest, most affordable and most cost-effective ways to revitalize your  workspace , influence productivity and even energize your employees. Here are some of this year’s trending colors to help inspire your remodel. Natural greens:  Think of how springtime makes you feel – a new start, freshness, life and vitality – and you can see how natural greens can do the same to your workplace. Lighter shades inspire fresh thinking and vibrant energy, while calmer shades inspire tranquility, wellness and reduced anxiety. Azure and royal blue:  These bright, rich blues inspire communication and productivity, pairing well with other colors and themes. Use it in darker shades as a calming accent color or in lighter shades for a more relaxing look. Its popularity means that it will suit everyone’s taste. Earthy browns:  Avoid drab browns and anonymous creams and choose browns that are rich, warm and earthy. Although it’s a neutral tone, it adds a we...

Office design continues to play a pivotal role in the success of a business, helping to optimize everything from workflow processes and team collaboration to employee wellness and talent retention. Here are the biggest design trends and  modern office ideas  to watch for in the New Year. Experience-driven spaces:  We’ve already seen a lot of this in 2018, but it’s definitely a trend that’s growth in strength and becoming more accessible to smaller and medium-sized businesses. It’s all about incorporating functional amenities into your space that boost wellness, happiness and engagement, and can include gardens, meditation and massage space, espresso bars and rock climbing walls. The key here is that these spaces are open to everyone, from interns right up to C-suite executives. Co-habitation spaces:  This trend is about taking collaboration to the next level by bringing companies together to innovate – not just teams and departments. This allows companies to...