The Top 7 Office Fit Out Trends for 2016

Office Tech Solutions

Integrated technology – IT solutions that fold flat into desks means the versatility of a desk and the modern tech solutions provide a “clear desk policy” at the flick of a switch.

Google

The new London HQ for Google includes: gyms, a spa, slides and a secret garden. This idea has recently inspired other UK offices to do the same, creating an “at home” feeling when you’re at work. Clever really – as we are probably finding ourselves spending longer in the office – with home comforts. By providing TV areas, bars and music in the office along with a fully loaded kitchen providing breakfast, lunch and tea – employers are becoming clever at keeping employees working!

Colour

Colour is motivational. Instead of the state office colours, the modern office incorporates vivid, bold colours with varieties of funky designs and shapes even in the flooring finishes. Matching corporate branding into office furniture fabrics provides an endless choice of funky fabrics, coloured seating, mesh back operator chairs and even branded desks. Colour keeps us happy and interested.

Natural

Living walls provide a real “outdoors” feeling and keeps us in touch with nature. Garden storage toppers bring the “outside” in. It’s very trendy to make home comforts a thing of the office.

Workspace Optimisation

In short – this means space planning to perfection. Creating office environments that are flexible and that can be altered to accommodate for growth is an absolute MUST for clients. Space is costly and so the wise and creative use of the workplace must add value at every stage.

Comfortable and Healthy Working

Wellbeing and ergonomics is one of the most talked about subjects in society today. In the UK it has been recorded that 34 million work days have been lost just by work related injuries and long term sickness, the biggest problem being back pain. Did you know we sit on average a total of 7.7 hours a day without interruption, which has been shown to cause postural backache. Getting the correct posture is one thing, but choosing the right chair is equally important and this is the easy part! A chair needs to support you where you need it. If you get this right you will notice an improvement in productivity and you will have a happy workforce. Focus on your company’s wellbeing, ergonomics and healthy working.

Home from Home

Breakout seating has changed. Offices need to provide different areas for 1-2-1 discussions, informal meetings and relax areas. The options for furniture is now vast. Rocking chairs may not be a thing of the past. Creating seating booths – with plug in iPod, comfy fabrics and the wooden effect are very “in” for 2016. Employees are treating their workplace more like a second home.

Looking for inspiration in your office? Contact us for free advice on ideas for your workplace. 

RAP interiors are an award-winning design and build company with our own furniture division.

0333 600 1234       refurb@apinteriors.com