6 Workscapes That Showcase 2018's Hottest Office Design Trends

Telling you about the hottest design trends and showing you are two very different things. If you're planning to tackle an office makeover project in 2018, you'll find today's post especially helpful. Here we'll be showcasing 6 commercial interiors that feature the on-trend elements needed to help you work comfortably and efficiently while simultaneously making a lasting impression on your guests.

1.) Gray Office Furniture

First up is an executive interior furnished with gray steel laminate components from the Mayline Aberdeen Series. As you might of guessed, this space is all about the gray office furniture. The gray trend started slow in 2015 and really took off in the 4th quarter of 2017. This year, gray is all the rage. A gray steel finished Aberdeen desk configuration will help you blend the line between contemporary and coastal to create a workspace with wow factor.

2.) Modular Lobby Seating

Up next is a fashionable guest welcoming area furnished with the components from the Woodstock Jefferson Series. This elite interior is all about modular functionality. The modular trend has dominated remodeling projects in 2018 as it allows businesses to maximize square footage and think outside the box with their seating configurations. If you're tired of the same old sofas and lounge chairs, a modular lobby seating layout will certainly spice things up.

3.) Sit Stand Tables

Our third space highlights 3 trends you'll definitely want to be aware of when designing commercial office interiors. The first is the sit to stand tables from the Mayline ML series. Height adjustable tables like these make it easy to adapt on the fly to stay active, improve posture, and reduce energy dips. The second is the white storage components. They're contemporary, easy to blend with accenting finishes, and great for modern remodels. The third is the responsive office chairs. This space is equipped with Mayline Living chairs that automatically respond to user movements to encourage healthy sitting habits. Responsive chairs will soon be the industry standard!

4.) Open Concept Benching

Moving right along, our next interior is all about collaboration. It's been the buzzword of the year and because of it, traditional cubicle systems are being kicked to the curb. These days it's all about interaction. While cubicles are great for privacy, businesses are finding that productivity levels increase when employees are working together and holding each other accountable. With an open concept benching system like the one seen here furnished with Global SideBar II components, you can create clean sight lines, spark creativity, and so much more.

5.) White Office Furniture

You might have noticed the white furniture in the previous 2 interiors we showcased. It's a major trend that makes it easy to create contemporary vibes. If you're loving the look, check out our fifth interior with furniture from the Bush Studio C collection. This line is particularly awesome because it offers white office desk configurations like the STC002 that have everything you need to create a stunning workscape.

6.) Industrial Table with Powered Dry Erase Top

No article on 2018's hottest office design trends would be done justice without showcasing an interior equipped with OFM Endure tables. Why you ask? They offer 3 trends in one! The first is a standing height surface that pairs with swivel out seats that make it easy to transition between sitting and standing when collaborating. The second is the powered surface with USB and AC inputs that help to streamline strategizing sessions. The third is the industrial-modern look that's sweeping the nation. Endure tables are constructed with heavy duty steel frames and attractive surface finishes to create some of the coolest interiors on the planet.

Style Alert: Trendy Furniture Finish Options

The furniture finish you select for your office remodeling project will say a lot about your space. While light finishes will make your interior feel bright and open, darker tones may be your preferred choice to create more of a classic vibe. The good news is, there's really no wrong way to go. That being said, several new finishes from brands like Global, Mayline, and Offices To Go are definitely worth a look this season. Today on the blog we'll showcase 5 of the coolest and most popular office furniture finishes of the season. Enjoy!

Gray furniture finishes, leathers, and fabric upholsteries have been incredibly popular this year. Gray office furniture offers a blend of modern and coastal flair that's sure to make your interiors pop. One trending gray laminate office furniture finish that's definitely worth checking out is Absolute Acajou from Global Total Office. Available on an array of Global conference tables and desks, Absolute Acajou components are elegant, bold, and unique.

Much like gray, white woodgrain finishes have also been very popular. They'll help you create modern and contemporary interiors in a flash. Take a look at the Textured Sea Salt finish option from Mayline and you'll see what we mean. Available on the components from the Mayline Medina collection, Textured Sea Salt is perfect for executive interiors, conference rooms, and guest reception areas.

The newest finish on the market is from Offices To Go. Even though they've only been available for a couple of weeks now, their Autumn Walnut pieces are already a hit in the design world. This light wood tone is perfect for making interiors feel open and spacious. Autumn Walnut desks, conference tables, and reception stations from the Superior Laminate collection are also perfect for shoppers on a budget.

Thus far we've showed you 3 light finishes that are trending in 2017. Now it's time to take a trip to the dark side! Using darker office furniture finishes like the Espresso option available on the desks and boardroom tables from the Cherryman Verde series will help you create classy-modern interiors. This luxurious finish is often blended with white to create unrivaled contrast.

Last but not least, you can't go wrong with timeless finish options like cherry. While modern tones come and go, classic options like cherry continue to stand the test of time. You have to be careful when selecting cherry components though. If you're purchase pieces from different brands, the odds are they won't match perfectly. That's why we recommend going with cherry pieces from a brand like OFM. They offer collections like Marque, Mesa, and several others with the same cherry finish. This gives you plenty of product diversity and the ability to create fluidity throughout your professional interiors without the risk of mix-matching products. A cherry finished OFM mesa desk in your executive office and a Marque series reception station in your guest welcoming area will have your valued clients supremely impressed!

Seating Trends: White Leather Office Chairs

It seems we have our latest industry seating trend! White leather office chairs are selling like hot cakes. That being said, it's important to highlight several awesome chair models that fit this category to better help consumers find exactly what they are in search of. Brands like Flash Furniture and Boss are leading this seating revolution and for that reason we will focus on styles from these two unique manufacturers.

First and foremost, the Flash Furniture BT-9826H-WH-GG chair. Why this chair first you ask? It's far and away the most popular seating solution on the market right. This white leather swivel chair features a high back design with coat rack on the chair back! The foam molded seat, built-in lumbar support, and dual paddle controls add to the excellent ergonomic features. Overall this affordable office chair solution is perfect for both home and business and is often used in upscale boardrooms, reception, and executive office applications.


The Boss B9401 white leather executive chair is another

popular seating solution that's tearing up the market place. This extremely comfortable and stylish office chair features a metal chrome plated 27" base and padded loop arms. The B9401 chair offers excellent and multi functional ergonomic features such as a 2 paddle spring tilt mechanism, which can be locked in any position throughout the tilt range, along with gas lift seat height adjustment, adjustable tilt tension control, and hooded double wheel casters. All things considered the B9401 chair is another excellent value for those looking to get in the groove with the new white leather trend. Enjoy!

Last but not least, the Flash Furniture QD-5058M-WHITE-GG chair. This white leather conference chair is fully upholstered and event boasts a white 5 star base to complete the look. This unique white conference chair offers comfort in a variety of key areas. The padded seat and back, spring tilt control mechanism, tilt tension control, pneumatic seat height adjustment, and padded arms are just some of the excellent ergonomic attributes this popular seating solution includes. For the price, it's hard to beat this stand out conference chair.

New Verde Executive Stations by Cherryman Industries

Cherryman Industries has recently added several new executive workstation solutions that we just had to share! These awesome new executive desk packages feature modern style that's perfect for upscale and luxury work environments. Enjoy!

First up, the VL-743N Table Desk Station. This high end, and very modern executive furniture package includes everything you need to outfit your space with professional upscale furniture. The VL-743N sells for $2134.99 and includes free shipping. This popular unit offers ample overhead storage and is available in two rich finishes.

Next up, the VL-707N. This has got to be one of the hottest new office desk sets on the market. The VL-707N features a unique table desk with side-round swivel table. Enjoy this workstation in Latte and Espresso finishes with white glass hutch and storage cabinet doors for an enhanced modern look.


Third on our list, the VL-746N. Obviously this contemporary workstation is not for just any space. However, if you are in the market for a modern 2 person office desk, the VL-746N is probably the perfect solution for you. This unique multi person executive station measures 14' x 6' and works great as a modern alternative to office cubicles.