5 Great Office Design Tips From Experts

Office design is so crucially important to the success of your company, it’s well worth consulting professionals to get it right.

“A well designed office may cost a little more, but it is much cheaper than a poorly designed one. A non-functioning office wastes time and causes frustration because it can hinder basic tasks,” says Paul Kelly, head of marketing for Morgan Lovell. a leading office interior design, build-out and refurbishment specialist with offices across the UK. 

 “Good office design solves these problems, but great office design goes one step further. By opening up new lines of communication, giving staff different environments for different tasks, and making them excited about being in the office, a great office design can invigorate a workforce.”

Smaller companies and startups may not have the budget to consult design firms, so we’ve spoken to three top experts to bring you five must-read tips for creating a more pleasant and more productive work environment.

1. You can never have too much light or space

“American workers spend approximately 90 percent of their waking hours indoors, many of them at computer workstations far away from the closest window,” states Edin Rudic, creative director at MKDA. a corporate interior design firm with offices in New York City and Stamford, CT. Lack of natural light can have negative impacts on mood and productivity, so both employees and their employers would greatly benefit from more exposure.

Natural light is a much overlooked benefit in office design, but it should be one of your major considerations in office design and layout. As Kelly explains, it can make a big difference.

“Natural light offers a much wider color spectrum making it easier for us to see details and perform basic tasks,” he says. “There are numerous studies showing productivity improvements with natural light, particularly in manufacturing environments. In addition, our eyes are designed to work with the changing light levels of sunlight, in contrast with the harsh continuous artificial lighting in offices. Natural light will reduce eye fatigue and complaints about headaches.”

Rudic has advice on how you can get more light in your workplace: “To improve the amount of natural sunlight within an office, create an open environment by tearing down interior walls, using glass walls for private offices and benching desks instead of claustrophobic workstations.

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