"Homely" Office Design Ideas

Chances are that your office doesn't have a full blown cinema, a billiards games room, meeting rooms with reclining chairs and bean bags?  But there does seem to be a new trend emerging with office design and fit-outs and perhaps the days of a formal office are well and truly over.. well, they are for the internet giant, Google.

Google's office in Central London has taken office design to a whole new level. It has been completely remodelled to house the latest sci-fi themed break out areas, sauna inspired sofas, and even a chill-out aquarium!  The wacky office design is both a showcase for Google's unconventional approach to business and to encourage team collaboration.

This rather unconventional way of designing an office is perhaps not to every company's tastes - with or without a substantial office design budget - but it may go some way in giving you a few office design ideas that will help motivate and inspire your workforce. 

Here are some office design ideas that you might want to incorporate into your new office:

• Creativity and productivity go hand in hand, so if you have several meeting rooms, try to make each of them different in some way (in terms of colour scheme or furniture) so people can choose the room they want to work in according to their mood.

• Make your staff break out area a fun and comfortable place to hang out. A colourful, intimate and fun space will inspire and enable your staff to really relax in their breaks.

• First impressions really do count when it comes to office design so ensure your office reception area is welcoming, attractive and comfortable for visitors

• Choose your colour scheme carefully. Studies show that the choice of colour has a direct impact on the mood and efficiency of staff. 

Find an office design company here who can help you through the process of designing an inspiring new office.

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