So you just acquired a space for your new office, congratulations. But now comes another stage — decorating and furnishing your new work area. This can be either a frustrating or exciting stage, depending on whether you know what you are doing or not. There are no laid down rules when it comes to getting the right interior design. However, many different examples can serve as inspiration. So, here are 5 current trendy office interior ideas to set you off.
By Team Savant
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1. Combining the Old and the New
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And who says old structures are a thing of the past? While there are several demolishing projects going on here and there, there is also a growing trend you may have noticed — modern offices in old buildings. As mentioned earlier, there are no laid down rules when it comes to getting the right office interior design; and this trend proves that even more. Whether it is an old church building, a former factory complex, or even an abandoned building, contemporary designers are finding ways to breathe new life into old structures. One thing, though — the old building needs to be strong enough.
2. Improvised Seating
We are all probably used to the conventional or transitional way of sitting or chair designs when we walk into most offices — single comfortable chairs, sofas, or even swivel chairs. But even our traditional way of sitting is slowly evolving as designers find creative ways to incorporate improvised seats into office interior designs. Whether it is designing the chairs in the walls, making use of concrete slabs, or opting for cafe-style high stools, companies are allowing office visitors to experience more freedom in the way they seat. Choosing a modern, functional office desk can also add a breath of fresh air to your office space, and even motivate your employees to stay on track with their tasks. For inspiration, take a look at different desks for your staff.
3. Experimenting with Colours
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Colour-blocking has extended from the world of fashion into our homes and offices. The idea is pretty simple — it has to do with the art of combining solid colours that are very far apart on the colour wheel. This results in sharp contrasting colour combinations that are unique and eye-catching. Don’t get it wrong, the days of single-coloured walls or walls with monochrome colours are still very well with us. But the colour-blocking trend is slowing making space for itself again.
4. Not So ‘Office’ Designs
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We have already mentioned how old structures are being turned into modern offices. In line with this trend, contemporary designers are taking inspiration from unconventional places or areas that are not usually associated with office environments. For example, some companies have their interior walls maintaining their old looks with a little polishing. This means, if the office was, for example, converted from a church building, the interior walls are left just the way they are.
5. Unique Office Flooring
Unlike interior office walls, designing office floor spaces can be a bit tricky. This is because it takes a longer period to complete an office floor that it takes to design the walls. And most designers prefer to stick with ‘safe’ office flooring techniques, rather than going for the unconventional. But the possibilities are endless, and you can visit https://impactfloors.co.uk/sectors/factory/ for some more information. So many factors are taken into consideration when choosing the best floor type — the type of office building, nature of office work, etc.