How to Work with a Compact Office Space to Enliven It
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Office spaces have seen a radical change in terms of space over the past few years. Compact work spaces have made it into the picture by using every inch of the property for their benefit. Unlike big corporate companies, smaller ventures have more of a complication to enliven their office space with restrictions in both space and the funds to do so. Here’s what you can consider while redesigning your office on a low budget:
- Showcase Wall Art:
Have one wall turned into a creative wall art to give the room an artsy feel. Colours and graphic wall art also tend to make the space feel roomier and help improve the temperament of employees. Your office will look less stuffy and dull with paintings and other artistic components gracing your walls.
Tip: Let the wall art have an essence of the employees working with you – palm prints or an idea that you brainstormed together – will make your office design look innovative and creative.
- Placement of Workstations:
The placement of work-desks should take two things into consideration – privacy and collaboration. The placing should give the employees the privacy that they require, while allowing them to also collaborate or work together unhindered. Allowing your staff to freely interact with each other will also leave them more refreshed to work to their full potential.
Tip: Pair work-desks in clusters of four to save space and allow enough interaction among colleagues.
- Replace Mundane with something Interesting:
Desks and chairs are part of the workstation, and they have been used for centuries, making them a go-to option when one considers setting up an office. Instead of the usual, bring in vibrant ottomans and bamboo stools to give the office a more spacious look and add an aesthetic touch to your office design.
Tip: Add small wicker tables around the office to function as a desk that can be moved when needed along with the ottomans and stools.
- Modular Furniture:
Space-saving furniture is the greatest craze among enthusiasts looking to furnish their homes and redesign offices with smaller space. Foldable or convertible furniture is your best bet with having a fully-equipped office without using up much space. Conference tables that can be folded in itself to become a shelf within a cupboard or, perhaps, create a lounge within your office space by having a convertible sofa to attend to guests visiting your office is another way you can save on both space and funds.
Tip: Having space-saving all over will be a good investment and allow you to use the space wisely.
- Placement of Electric Sockets:
Shortage of electrical sockets is the biggest shortcoming of a small office space. Implanting the sockets higher on the walls that let down the wires for use can solve the issue to entanglements and other discomfort. Considering how workstations will be closer to the walls, this idea can be worth opting for.
Tip: If not above, install the sockets beneath the workstations where the wiring won’t bother the employees.
- Using Balcony as your Cafeteria:
An office without a cafeteria is a reason enough to resent the office. Install your coffee machine and microwave on the balcony outside. If you don’t have one, install a colourful plank against the wall facing the window that could serve as a table.
Tip: Place bar stools to serve as chairs facing the plank since these take less space and are equally comfortable.
It may however look easy to design a small office space, however when the professionals implement the design one realizes how complicated it gets to design a small office space. Use your creativity to add the essence of what your company stands as part of your office redesign ideas to enliven your workplace. Remember, neatness and simplicity is as good as elegant when it comes to corporate spaces. Add your chivalry to the mix and win them for life.
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