Office Refurbishment Tips & Advice

An office refurbishment can be the perfect solution for growing businesses who want to cater to the needs of their staff members, ensure that the workplace is a productive environment and use their space in the best possible way. Below, we’ve compiled some tips and advice to help you ensure that your office transformation is a success… 

When refurbishing an office space, it’s always a good idea to ensure that you are getting as much natural light as possible. Working with an experienced fit out company can help you to ensure that you’re maximising the natural light. If the natural lighting is limited in your office space, choose reflective surfaces and decorate with mirrors to ensure that light bounces around the entire room. This also can make a space feel bigger, brighter and more airy. 

Studies into psychological effects of colour have suggested that certain colours provoke different emotions and can even impact mood and productivity levels. Think about your business and what’s important to your employees. Yellow and green are colours that are often linked to creativity which could be beneficial in a creative work environment. Green is also associated with nature, balance and can create a peaceful atmosphere. This is usually the same for blue and pink. If you have a busy sales team, it’s likely that you’ll want to boost energy levels, positivity and enthusiasm, red and orange could be perfect for this. It’s also a good idea to think about your brand colours and try to incorporate this into your office too. 

Office ergonomics should be a huge priority when designing your new office. Ergonomics aims to improve the conditions under which everyday activities are performed in the workplace. This helps to minimise and potentially avoid health risks, strains and fatigue. Investing in comfortable furniture that supports posture and considering the positioning of screens is important for the health and safety of your staff. 

Clutter can massively impact mindset and even has the potential to reduce productivity levels. Creating clever, practical and stylish office storage solutions can help to minimise clutter and ensure that everything is in a safe space. It can also minimise stress levels as you’ll know exactly where to find something. By working with an experienced office refurbishment company, you’ll be able to have storage solutions designed and installed that suit your needs and requirements. 

For some time, the negative impact of long periods of time spent sitting has been well documented. By incorporating breakout spaces, you can ensure that your employees have a dedicated space to get away from their desks. Breakout spaces can also be used for meetings, lunch breaks and an area to have a quick chat with a colleague. If you’re keen on taking this a step further, you might want to consider developing an area that is designed for leisure and socialising. This might be a useful way of boosting company morale, displaying your trust in employees and helping recruitment efforts.

As technology continues to advance, it’s important to ensure that your office is keeping with the times and is up-to-date with the latest technology. Integrating technology into workspaces is a great way to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity levels. 

Here at Magnar Group, we’re proud to be a leading contractor to a huge variety of clients in Essex and across the UK. We’re a versatile contractor with over 20 years of experience working on a variety of projects. We work closely with clients to ensure that their vision is brought to life and work tirelessly to exceed expectations. Specialising in Strip Out, Site Clearance, Demolition, Fit Out, Construction and Engineering, we eliminate any stress and cost that comes with dealing with a variety of contractors by offering all required services for your project.

Interested in finding how we can improve your office in Essex? Get in touch today!