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The look and feel of your
office matter a great deal because it’s
how you’ll attract and keep talent and impress clients when they visit. As a
business owner, it’s your job to create a better office space that’s welcoming,
inviting and inspires creativity.
Be glad to know there are a
few ways in particular for how you can go about accomplishing this goal. Keep
in mind that it’s a process and the transformation will take some time before
you get it just how you want it to look. Do your homework and research first to
get a better idea of what you want to make sure you include.
New Paint
Paint not only affects your
mood but it can also cause employees to be more or less productive too.
Investigate which hues are best for an office
space and then invest in applying a fresh
coat of paint to the walls. It is
also your opportunity to add a little bit of colour, brighten up the space and
make small rooms appear larger. If you’re feeling crafty and ambitious, it’s a job you can tackle yourself
over the weekend, but if it’s not your specialty, then hire a contractor to
come in and help you with the project, so
it’s done right the first time. Paint is a budget-friendly upgrade and has the ability to instantly improve your
office space and make it look brand new.
Take Time to Decorate
Offices that are plain and
boring aren’t fun to come to work to each day and won’t help to motivate your
employees much. Show that you care about and
take pride in your space by taking the time to decorate
it. Hang artwork on the walls, place plants around the area and include
a few personal touches such as a team photo. Your office space will be that
much better when it’s decorated and looks like people actually spend time in it. By including these sorts of elements in
the space, you’ll be proud to show it off
to clients and guests when they’re in town as well.
Make Sure it’s up to Code
When you own a building,
it’s your job to confirm it’s up to code and you’re following the state and
federal rules and regulations. There are a few things
to know in particular about
common code violations and how to correct them. The last situation you want is
putting your staff and yourself if the way of any harm or danger. In the case
of a fire or emergency, you want to make
sure everyone knows what to do and that all of the alarms are working properly
and no exit doors are being blocked. Violations
are dangerous and costly, so it’s worth
you investigating the matter further and fixing any issues promptly.
Comfortable & Attractive Furniture
It’s important you invest
in furnishing
your office space if you want to improve the look of it. This is your opportunity to add a splash of colour and make your area look a little funkier
if you choose. Also, be sure you to test it out ahead of time so that it’s not
too uncomfortable to sit in since your workers are putting in long days. Come
up with a theme for the office and then purchase furniture that complements the
overall appearance you’re aiming to achieve. Make sure the pieces match and
mesh well together, so it looks like you
tried and aren’t just trying to fill the space with random objects.
Conference Rooms
It’s important you
incorporate enough conference rooms and private spaces in your office,
especially if you have an open concept configuration for staff. You’ll have an
even better office space when you confirm there are enough areas for people to
go to host meetings and have conversations without having to deal with a variety
of distractions. Decorate these rooms as well and also be sure to include the
latest technology such as video conferencing
options and high-tech televisions and phones. You may also want to hang a few
different whiteboards in these spaces for when you hold brainstorming sessions.
Improved Lighting
A dark and dreary office is
not only unexciting to be in, but will likely drain all the energy and zest out
of your employees. Work on improving your lighting by adding more options for
illuminating the space and making sure they’re energy efficient to help you
save money. Consider installing lights that turn off automatically when people
leave the room, so everyone doesn’t have
to remember to always hit a light switch.
Confirm there are not only enough lights around the office, but that they’re at
the right level of brightness for people to be the most productive.
Game Room
Another idea worth
considering if you want to create an even better office space is to add a game
room. It’s a great way for employees to relax when they want to take a break
from their daily responsibilities. Include options such as ping pong, darts, and basketball toss to keep your staff happy
and entertained. Your job will be to make sure people are using it responsibly
and not spending all day in there messing around. It’s a great selling point
when you’re trying to attract top talent to come and join your team. Many
people also enjoy this type of activity when they’re struggling to think of
ideas and need a way to spark their creativity.
Conclusion
If you have to be in the
office each day, you may as well make it
an interesting and attractive place to work! Use these suggestions as a
starting point for helping you to determine what in your space could use some
updating. Not only will you enjoy coming into the office, but you’ll likely all
be more productive and satisfied when you have a pleasant environment to work
in each day. Have fun with this project and be sure to sit back and admire your
hard work once it’s complete.