7 Ways To Give Your Office A Fresh New Look In 2018

Is your office interior in need of a little love? You're in the right place. Today on the blog we'll provide you with 7 great ideas that can be used to freshen up your workspace in 2018. From investing in a modern chair to purchasing stylish metal wall art, these design suggestions are definitely worth your consideration.

1.) Modern Chair

There's plenty of modern chairs on the market. You'll be at no shortage of options. That said, just because a chair looks cool, it doesn't mean it's comfortable. When selecting a modern office chair for everyday use, be sure to check for demo videos and online reviews before making your final decision. This year you can't go wrong with modern chairs from brands like Cherryman, iDesk, and Global. They're stylish without being impractical. Here's a few of our favs that won't let you down...

1. Cherryman Eon Chair
2. iDesk Oroblanco Chair
3. Global Novello Chair
4. Eurotech Ergohuman Chair
5. Modway Pillow Chair
6. Offices To Go 11325B Chair

2.) Gray Desk

Rest assured, gray is hottest finish option in the office furniture world. Gray woodgrain desks make for an upscale coastal vibe that's sure to earn your space an abundance of compliments. We recommend checking out the Medina and Sterling collections from Mayline. They both offer gray executive desks that you'll absolutely love!

3.) Stylish Area Rug

You can't go wrong with a stylish area rug. Most office chairs are available with casters that are meant for carpet. This means you can add a unique area rug instead of a lackluster chair mat to freshen up your space. Cool area rugs can be purchased for less than $100.00 at any home store. A 5' x 7' is about the smallest you'll be able to get away with. Going bigger is definitely better if you can swing it!

4.) Ergonomic Accessories

The right combination of ergonomic products will keep you comfortable and productive while simultaneously improving office appeal. Attractive accessories like a monitor arm will give your interior a cutting edge look while encouraging healthy computing habits. Additionally, you might consider adding a sit to stand desktop convertor that reduces energy dips and improves posture. The Volante from Systematix is our favorite. It's available in white!

5.) Mid Century Lighting Fixture

A mid century modern lighting fixture will help refine your interior. If you're looking to keep your space up to date with the latest trends, a colorful mid century lamp is the way to go. Popular options can be found online for less than $100.00.

6.) Succulents

Ditch the faux plants! This year, succulents are in. They can survive with limited light and require very little watering. A couple of succulent arrangements on your desk, accenting cabinets, and shelves will really make your space pop.

7.) Metal Wall Art

Last but not least, consider integrating any kind of metal wall art in 2018. You can order cool pieces online, or visit shops in your area. The flea market, local swap meet, and thrift store are known to have great finds. Metal wall art will give your office interior a modern-industrial look without breaking the bank.

5 Keys For Improved Collaboration in 2018

These days collaborative remodeling terms are thrown around the workplace more than the word "ergonomics". The ability to create fashionable office interiors that encourage creativity and healthy employee interaction is too much for businesses to pass up. In 2018, it's important to emphasize the need for improved collaboration in the workplace. That's where we come in. Today on the blog we'll provide you with 5 keys for success.

1.) Ditch The Cubicles

First things first, you've got to ditch the cubicles. If you want to create collaborative office interiors in 2018, high wall cubicles will be a hinderance. Sure replacing your existing cubicles will be pricey, but the benefits gained will serve your business well for years to come. Traditional panel furniture systems are great for privacy and noise reduction. Unfortunately they close employees off from one another and that makes it hard to effectively collaborate.

2.) Invest In Collaborative Benching

Looking for cubicle alternatives? Collaborative benching systems are the way to go. Believe it or not, this popular form of modern office furniture is actually pretty affordable. Brands like Global, Mayline, and Cherryman Industries are all offering awesome group benching solutions that will encourage employee interaction and creativity. With collaborative benching you'll be able to create unique layouts and configurations that maximize your square footage without making your work floor and employees feel overwhelmed without too much furniture and not enough workspace.

3.) Focus On An Open Concept

If the goal of your work floor remodeling project is to see how many people you can fit into a single space, today's post probably isn't for you. Here the mindset is all about "how many people can we properly accommodate comfortably" to encourage healthy collaboration without making them feel overcrowded and cramped. For these reasons, working towards an open concept layout is preferred.

Cubicles are the perfect example. The high walls make it hard to create an open concept feel. For this reason, work floors outfitted with cubicles typically feel clustered. Alternatively, open concept furniture like group workstations and benching will help create clean site lines. While this may encourage long range conversations across the work floor, it's still better than forcing employees to walk through rows of crowded cubicles to collaborate with coworkers when good ideas are flowing.

4.) Power Up Your Interiors

Pave the way for improved collaboration with powered furniture. Top furniture and seating brands have made it their mission to streamline office activities and improve collaboration in 2018 with awesome products. These days universal power modules, charging stations, and powered furniture is becoming the standard.

When remodeling group spaces like the waiting room, break room, training room, and conference room, don't be your own worst enemy by investing in non-powered furniture. Strive to keep your interiors collaboration-ready and up to date with the latest trends. Rest assured, powered components are the way to go. They're really not that much more expensive. The benefits gained however, are incredibly valuable.

5.) Accessorize

Last but certainly not least, the right combination of office accessories will no doubt help you lay the groundwork for effective collaborating in 2018. In the long run, the little details always tend to make the biggest difference when it comes to corporate remodeling.

We touched on universal power modules briefly above, but it's definitely worth mentioning again. Units like the FlexCharge9 from ESI make it easy to power up conference rooms and group work environments in order to streamline collaborative meetings and presentations.

In addition, you'll also want to check out collaborative products like mobile dry erase boards that can be taken from space to space throughout the day. When the good ideas are flowing, marker boards make it easy to collaborate in large groups that make everyone feel includes. Popular options like the B5672FBP from Global will greatly improve operational versatility without restricting creativity.