Many business owners overlook the importance of providing work space for their staff that is comfortable and attractive. Working in a space that is well thought out with an attention to design detail can help boost morale as well as create a welcoming space when clients come to call.
Choosing a Work Area Divider
A common mistake in office design is to focus on the main offices and overlook the “worker bee” areas. This can result in two negative effects: 1) the overall look of the office suffers as it is not cohesive and 2) workers do not feel comfortable or valued. It is very important to consider the work area dividers you choose as they will play a key role in setting the look and feel of your office design. A beautifully designed work area divider will help you create a modern office design that flows while providing comfortable work space for employees.
Contemporary Design Elements
A work area divider should reflect elements of contemporary design to allow your office to remain up to date. An out dated office space appears unsuccessful whereas a contemporary design projects a feeling of on trend thinking and state of the art technology. Even if you have the latest versions of software and hardware at every work station, a tired office that looks like it is stuck in the 80’s will give clients and even potential recruits during interviews the feeling that your company has been left behind even if it is moving forward with great success.
Glass, Metal and Wood
When you look at a work area divider in many tired office spaces you will often see worn fabric on upholstered cubicle walls. These provide privacy but are also extremely confining and unpleasant to work within. When designing your office look to modern materials such as glass and metal or combine glass and metal with wood for a forward thinking design that will remain relevant well into the future. Match cubicle and work station areas with glass partition walls used in offices and boardrooms for an office full of light and space.
