Forget Google about the slides and ski lifts and bean bags. For the sake of convenience, also ignore Microsoft for the ultramodern meeting places that everyone can use. (Yep, also people who don’t work there or aren’t customers at all). Every company wants a modern office design and you can arrange that quite easily. In this article we give you some tips and inspiration to get ahead with your office design. No overturned boats. Or scooters transformed into a stool.
The more daylight, the better
Light makes everyone happy and productive. That should not be missing in your office design. A modern office has many high and large windows. Daylight not only improves work performance, but also gives an office a modern look. You know that saying: ‘As romantic as a fluorescent tube?’ It’s there for a reason. Good lighting is also important in a modern office design. The following applies: the more unique the better. From round and convex shapes to tight and straight shapes. Choose mood and work lighting that is both beautiful and efficient!
The more transparent, the better
Dark, cluttered offices are passé. An office should be a place where you find inspiration and where you come into contact with people. Why should we still shield our office spaces, meeting rooms and other areas with closed walls? Openness is a must-have in your new modern office design. But how do you create a space that is both open and shielded? Simple: with glass. Glass doors, glass walls. This also improves the amount of daylight in your office. Win win!
The more flexible, the better
Flexible workplaces have become an integral part of modern corporate culture. And therefore, not from your modern office design. Flexible workplaces are workplaces where everyone sits down with his or her laptop. Fixed places and desks are therefore a thing of the past. Be creative with the places and try to set up the layout as freely as possible. Try to set up cozy corners and secluded areas for consultation, telephone calls and relaxation.
The more sustainable, the better
Secretly we have all become sustainability freaks. We like to eat organic; we separate our waste and we buy sustainable clothing. A modern office design can therefore not lag behind in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness. So, choose sustainable office furniture, for example. But energy-efficient electronics should also not be missing in your ultramodern office design. As icing on the cake, you finish your interior with greenery. Green, green and greener. Plants in the office provide more oxygen in the room. They purify the air and provide a relaxed feeling. Can’t beat a beanbag.
The more relaxing, the better
Creativity should flow naturally in the office. But an uninspired and uncomfortable environment make that a bit more difficult. Therefore, create interactive spaces with various seating and relaxation options. For example, create a nice sitting area with a really comfortable living room chair. Or place a table football or table tennis table in the room. The more relaxing, the better! Free tip: discuss this with your employees. What do they like to do? This way you can be sure that the new acquisitions are actually used.