In today’s fast paced professional world, office spaces and interior design are gaining importance fast. As employees spend a large part of their day in the office, studies have shown that the office decor has major effects on the morale, motivation, moods, productivity and efficiency of people. In order to create a professional space that brings out the best in all, companies have started to pay more attention to certain trends in interior design that have proven to reduce stress and boost morale and creativity in employees. Here are some office decor trends on the rise in 2022, ushering in a new era in office decor:
Open And Flexible Layout
Traditionally, offices would have a fixed layout that was divided into cubicles for individual employees and offices for meetings and managers. However, that type of layout would often induce feelings of claustrophobia and stress. Today, more and more offices are adopting an open layout, where there are no exact cubicles. Rather, employees have access to each other, while also having their own space. This not only facilitates communication among employees, but also gives the office an open and free atmosphere. A lot of offices also opt for well-placed partition walls to achieve a balance between openness and privacy.
Natural Lighting
Most traditional offices contain harsh, fluorescent lights that can become too harsh after continued exposure. Lack of natural lighting can lead to employees feeling tired and stressed. Similarly exposure to too much artificial light can lead to headaches and eye problems. Incorporating natural light into the office space is becoming a great solution to these problems. Not only does natural lighting have a visual appeal, but it also makes the employees feel more positive and refreshed. Having large windows, translucent partitions and walls, and reflective surfaces in the office are great ways to get maximum natural light inside. Furthermore, skylights in false ceilings are also a wonderful option to bathe the room in light while also making it look aesthetically appealing.
Sound Absorption
A workspace with numerous employees is bound to create a certain level of noise. Excessive noise, resulting from conversations, phone calls, machine noises, etc. can not only disrupt the employees, but also lead to bigger problems. Studies have observed that higher noise levels are associated with lower productivity and lower morale as well as mood swings. Thus, modern offices are opting for design elements that control noise pollution. Sound absorbing panels are quite common and are made from various materials that can absorb sound waves and prevent them from being reflected into space.
Nature Inspired Elements
It is a proven fact that being closer to nature has multiple benefits for human bodies. Not only does it help people take in more oxygen and be physically fitter, it also has a range of mental health benefits. Offices are now looking to nature to find design elements that can optimise the workspace. Indoor plants, wooden furniture, stone walls, green and blue colour schemes, water features, flower arrangements, are all creative ways in which nature can be incorporated in the office design to make employees feel more motivated and relaxed. These elements also significantly improve the aesthetic of a place and make it classy and comfortable to look at. Another way that offices are embracing nature is through the use of sustainable, eco-friendly and recycled materials for design and construction.
Why EcoPro?
EcoPro manufactures eco-friendly fibre cement boards that can be used in multiple aspects of office interior design. These boards, apart from being better for the environment, are also extremely strong, durable and long lasting. They are also resistant to moisture, fire and water, and help in controlling acoustics and temperature. While providing a whole host of benefits, EcoPro boards are affordable and easy to use. Here is why you should use EcoPro fibre cement boards for your office decor:
- These boards are very versatile and can be used to create various design elements inside the office, from mezzanine floors to partition walls.
- These boards are capable of absorbing sound and therefore make excellent sound absorbing panels, keeping the office noise levels under control.
- False ceilings made from EcoPro boards can be perfect to incorporate lighting elements such as skylights or also LED light fixtures that are popular today.
- EcoPro partition walls are easy to install and customisable, meaning that they can be adopted for any kind of open and flexible office layout.
- These eco-friendly boards will also usher in the era of sustainability and responsibility in the office space.
