Office Design Trends of the Year

Last updated on March 17, 2017

The businesses we do and their turn over have increased in mammoth size in the past few years. So, why do the office spaces that witness these businesses have to stay behind? It is not just their houses that people are planning, building and designing with great caution. Workplaces have become modern architectural structures. Gone are the days of dingy room, a table and few chairs. Today offices are fully furnished and look like some seven star hotel.

Offices bear the philosophy of a new culture that promotes the switch from boring to exciting, cubicles to open workplaces. Here are some trends that you will be seeing in a new, fully furnished office space in Bangalore –

• With a rapid rise in the start up businesses, we see a slow death of cubicles that ruled the corporate world. Today, it is all about flexible office spaces which contain open workplaces, standing tables, collaborative areas. This is to bring in a sense of transparency and candidness.
• Workplace designs have seen a continuous change and development according to the current market trends. Today, people believe in mixing work and pleasure. After all, all work and no play can make anyone a dull man. So, in comes the relaxing area. The lounge region lets the employees relax and have some rest. The play area is where the workers enjoy a game or two during their breaks to shake off the work pressure. There are also places for workers to relax, read a book or listen to music once in a while.
• Colours have entered the workplaces. Dull, bland colours like grey and brown are given a rest for the time being. We can now see vibrant colours such as yellow, orange, purple, blue and pink. These colours brighten the space and infuse positive energy.
• Standing desks are the latest in things in the offices. They seem to be a solution to many health problems that the workers face due to their inactive life. Standing desks help burn calories and also strengthen the leg muscles.
• The corporate world has realised the benefits of working in a natural place. They are bringing in the nature to increase the happiness levels of their employees. Plants, trees and flowers can lighten the mood and increase joy.
• Looks like the companies have taken the line ‘let there be light’ seriously. They are building structures that let the flow of natural light in surplus. Natural light will make the environment lively. It will also cut down the cost of using electricity or solar power. Natural light can energise the employees and promote work to be done faster. Thus, we see more glass panels than brick walls.

Office spaces have stopped being rigid workstations where employees slogged all day. Today, workers love their job and look forward to come to their offices. All thanks to the new workspaces that are innovative and suitable for the current work culture. Trends have changed to make the workplace a better place to be in.