If your office space is looking a little jaded and the time has come for a refit, you have come to the right place, as we offer a few design and layout tips to help make the project a success.
- Choosing a contractor – There are established companies that offer office renovations, and they are always happy to quote for a project. Use your own judgement to select a company that you think has the resources and the knowledge to manage the renovation and complete it within the agreed timeline. Most contractors are happy to furnish you with client testimonials, which are important indications of what to expect.
- Minimise impact on the company – Most companies prefer to work in a limited space while the renovation work is going on, which is always an option. Some bosses give their employees a week off, and the new office beckons their return. Whatever you decide, think about how it affects the business.
- Stick to your budget – It is oh so easy to spend more than you had planned when renovating your office space; decide on a budget at the outset and don’t allow yourself to overstep that line. Some contractors are prepared to work to the client’s budget, which helps.
- Go open plan – Studies show us that open plan offices are more likely to encourage dialogue, which boosts productivity. Use a combination of full and half partition panels to create the perfect spaces for workers, which can be changed from time to time. Talk to your contractor, and he will have many layout templates that would be close to what you have in mind. Click here to find out why small businesses need smart leverage.
- Think efficiency – When designing a layout for an office, a great deal of thought should be put into who does what; analyse processes and choose the best locations for workstations and communal equipment such as printers and scanners. If you can improve efficiency by only 5%, that is something that will benefit the company greatly.
- Choose warm/neutral colours – People like warm and neutral colours, which are known to boost well-being and keep us alert. Blues and greens work well with white, while bronze and orange make for a modern look. Of course, branding does come into the equation. So stay as close to your company colours as you can without making the office look cluttered.
- Have a party to celebrate – We recommend using a local restaurant to celebrate the new workspace; something that every employee will appreciate, and they will see it is a positive step forward.
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