Top tips for office refurbishment planning

When carrying out an office refurbishment it is important that you consider every detail, as this is not an everyday occurrence. Also are these details included in your budget?

1. Keeping your stress levels down

Choosing to refurbish your office is entirely your choice but let’s not forget that this is to enhance the working environment for you and your colleagues. It is not realistic to stop your day job and let the refurbishment take over – you are allowed to ask for help!

2. What to consider when deciding on furniture?

The average person would be surprised actually how much furniture in newly refurbished offices is new or been brought from other offices/charity shops. It all depends on the style that your company is aiming for, is visual or sound privacy important? If you would like more of a modern office then an alternative option is to purchase refurbished office furniture – this option is increasing in popularity.

3. When searching for a designer, choose a company who can design and build your project

This will not only reduce costs it will also reduce the amount of stress and time by up to 40%. Another advantage of this strategy is that there will only by one point of contact at all times and the responsibility will not be shifted to the other company.

4. Make your office economical & ergonomic

In 1997 part of the increase in absent workdays were due to work-related muscle pains in the United States (Source: Ergonomics 101).

In office design, considering ergonomics is a very important factor when designing an office. Providing your office with clean & fresh air is economical, in a test that has been carried out, it has proven that office workers with plants have 12% quicker reaction times compared to offices that don’t (Source: Plant Culture). Make sure when considering the style and design of your office, you also consider your colleagues and how comfortable they are.

If you would like some help in refurbing your office with a new fresh look contact us.