What to expect from your office space in 2018
/ Company News / Interior Design
We often see trends, for home, fashion and interiors but the majority of people spend most of their time within their work place, so we ask…what trends are happening there? Should we be expecting bulky furniture, stuffy offices and corridors overpopulated with bookcases? I think not! Of course we need to be realistic here, not every office is going to be a mini Google HQ style however, there are choices when re-designing an office and stereotypes from years gone by are long gone.
Businesses want to get the most out of their teams, they want to look professional in front of clients and they want to provide a space to inspire – great office design can do just that. The focus now is on our ability to improve the space for everyone, to recognize the individual’s value in the work place. The theme for 2018 office design is “vitality:” taking the office space beyond being a place we simply tolerate to becoming a place where we feel re-energized and full of possibility. Here are five trends to look forward to:
Green, Green, Green!
Biophilic design elements within the office really started to take off during 2017 and this trend is showing no signs of slowing down just yet, quite the contrary, companies are taking ‘going green’ to the next level. Boosting employee health and wellbeing from moss filled company logos to rooftop gardens to water features to nature-based wall dividers using bamboo or wood, nature is the name of the game. It has been proven that being in nature is beneficial on many levels for staff to feel calm, creative, happier, and healthier and all-in-all more productive. Companies are now diving deeper, beyond the vertical garden or chic grass sidewalk, to apply the idea of ‘green’ to all of their processes: renewable energy sources for powering the office, grey water systems, air purification renovations, carbon offsets, green web hosting, locally sourced food and beverages for the lounge or cafeteria, bike and electric car rental benefits for commuters, and more. Don’t be surprised if more companies get creative with their outdoor surroundings by building “walking meeting” paths, or introducing an indoor greenhouse or park.
