Commercial Office Fitout Design For A Millennials Collaborative Team

With so many advancements in science and technology, the modern office fit out has advanced to maximise efficiency even in the smallest of spaces. Multiple trends and ideas have sprung up to change the way we think about an office’s layout. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind while planning your office fit out design.

Floor Plan

A lot of offices today tend to favor the “open office” policy, where they take down cubicle walls to bring employees closer together. While this nurtures an environment of openness and honesty among employees, some people shy away from the idea. It is important not to go to either extreme, but rather meet both wants right at the middle by providing both an open area and another for privacy.

This creates a working environment comfortable for the different preferences of your employees. It also encourages cognitive diversity, giving you and your employees multiple perspectives and points of view to work with.

There is no question that walls and doors take up a lot space and limit your layout options, but most offices don’t have the luxury of tearing down walls or moving them to better locations. Take note of your office’s workflow and dynamics. Will it improve if you take down this wall? Do your workers need more privacy? Every company has different needs that need to be addressed so don’t jump the gun and plan out your actions carefully.

Objects and Utilities

Whenever you decide on what to add to your office, always ask yourself if that object is really necessary to the success of your team. Not all of your members will need a personal printer, nor is there a need for multiple trash bins. This is especially important for smaller offices because of the need to maximise all the given space. You save money by not buying more useless appliances and enlarging your office when a simple layout change could do more.

Aesthetics and Functionality

Lastly, you need to have an office that looks good. Most people are visual creatures, and so you must take note of how certain sights can make you feel calm while others agitate and discomfort you. This can be done with the simple changes of colour and furniture. Avoid warm and bright colours for smaller offices as they tend to make employees feel even more cramped in an already small office. Neutral colours are best for this situation.

Keep in mind that you must not sacrifice functionality in your pursuit of aesthetics. For example, a couch that may look good but no one even uses is a waste of money and space. Try to find that balance where functionality meets style.

With what you now know, you are one step closer to giving your team an environment that helps them collaborate and work together towards a single goal. Take into account all these general layout tips while planning your next office fit out. You’ll be giving your team an environment that nurtures teamwork, honesty, comfort, and cohesiveness towards a singular goal. All of this uncluttered by what is unnecessary or simply in the way of progress.