#office refurb

10 Important Things To Consider When Conducting An Office Refurb

When embarking on either a commercial expansion or an office refurbishment, it is likely that there are several reasons for your decision. However it is also important to remember that these projects take time, effort and money. In order to minimalize potential downtime and get your business back and running in the quickest time possible, good and careful planning is the key. If you rush into…

Look of the office is as important as its functionality. It’s best to mix those two factors evenly and find the so called “golden mean”. One thing I’m sure about as an office refurb expert is the fact, that simplicity is still the best choice. And it looks good too! Sophisticated equipment and furniture might look modern, but it doesn’t fit every office design and, let’s face it, most offices are not an architectural wonders, but plain, basic spaces. You’d have to refurbish the whole office to fit some of the amenities available on the market, and you probably cannot afford it. You have to cut costs, but it doesn’t mean your office will look dull and boring.

One of the best solutions to this problem is searching for a bespoke stone company. You have to admit, nothing can beat wood in the “simple, yet classy” department, right? Stone made reception desks, workstations, stone kitchen worktops in the annex, even stone toilet cubicles – practically everything can be made thanks to bespoke stone. And while it much better than plastic in every environment (especially when it’s custom made), it’s much cheaper than bespoke stone products or other natural materials. My advice is – use stone in your office. It’s worth it.

You probably all think that every office (be it open or closed-space) has to be dull and uninteresting place, with white walls, bright shades and dark desks all around. But it’s far from truth for some office spaces of the modern day. The unified model of an office, known from the 70’s and 80’s of the last century, became obsolete when employee’s happiness and good working conditions were put on the pedestal. You’ve all heard, that “satisfied employee is much better employee”. Such satisfaction doesn’t come only from high salary and benefits! So don't skimp on office fit out. Employee’s work has to be pleasant to look at, because nothing undermines productivity more than a hideous office!

That’s why many companies chose to perform a full office refurbishment and equip their workspaces with modern amenities. As an interior designer I’ve decided to find some of the best office fit outs around the United Kingdom. I’ve started in Manchester, as I live here, but I hope to visit some of the better designs around the country. I want to share some of the greatest office refurbs with you all. You’ll see that the office doesn’t have to look like a hospital corridor!