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4 Things To Consider When Redesigning Your Office

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Your office’s layout is one of the most important parts of its design.

The layout of office is not only important for aesthetic purposes, but it can have an effect on how your employees feel when they are there. An uncomfortable, dimly lit, or difficult to navigate office can lower employee morale and decrease productivity. While redesigning your office may sound simple, there are a lot of things to consider when you’re doing this. Here are four things to keep in mind before you redesign your office.

 

Making A Plan

Office design is a purposeful endeavor, so it makes sense to take some time to plan what you want your new layout to look like before any furniture is moved. This will help you make functional design decisions that are within the budget you have for this task. Not committing to a plan can lead to going over budget or a costly change of plans. Also, if your company is going to be growing in the near future, you should plan for designing your office accordingly. Consider looking online for office design inspiration.

 

Incorporating Ergonomic Furniture

Your employees work hard already, and uncomfortable office furniture can lead to their days being even harder. Adding ergonomic furniture to your newly redesigned office will provide your employees with a more comfortable work environment, which can help boost their productivity and morale.

 

Considering Logistics

Even though redesigning your office provides you with some freedom, there are still some constraints that will limit what you are able to do. For example, the amount of space you have is finite, so taking measurements of the area you have to work with can be helpful. Also, if you have computers in your office you should consider how far away they could be from ports and outlets so they can work.

 

Maximizing Natural Lighting

Working in a dark office can be demoralizing. Natural lighting can boost your employees’ moods, so it’s vital to design your office in such a way that maximizes the natural lighting available. You can’t create natural lighting, but you can design your office in such a way that as many of your employees as possible have access to it.

 

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