For many working adults, spending the majority of their workdays in the office can make or break their mood, even outside of work. For those who are stuck working in an outdated office with traditional cubicles and a 9-5 structure, studies show that these working conditions can lead to lower rates of productivity and happiness in the workplace, as well as higher turnover rates for employers who refuse to make positive changes to their work environment, including their physical office space.
An office’s design should be a reflection of a company’s values and its relationship with employees and clients alike. If you are looking to make some changes to your office space on your own or with the help of professionals at a company like Key Interiors, here are a few office decor ideas to help improve your dreary or outdated workspace.
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Connect with Local Artists
To improve your company’s relationship within the community while sprucing up your office, collaborate with local artists for art to display around the office. Research shows that adding pops of color and/or pieces of art to an office space can improve employees’ moods throughout the day.
Create Spaces for Collaboration
Instead of forcing employees to sit at their desks all day, break up the monotony with spaces for employees to do work together where friendly chatter and collaboration are encouraged.
Use Natural Lighting
Using natural lighting from large windows (or using soft, warm lighting to mimic the look of natural sunlight) is shown to be a natural mood booster, and can reduce problems such as headaches or the straining of eyes which are associated with bright, fluorescent lighting that is typically used within an office.
Add a Bookshelf
A bookshelf not only looks cool in an office space but encourages employees to bring their own books to display on the shelf and encourages the swapping of books among employees is a great way to boost morale around the office. Plus, discussing your favorite books with employees and teammates is a great way to keep office chit-chat interesting and engaging!
Incorporate Greenery
To liven up any office space, add some plants and some of your employees’ favorite plants. This will make your workspace look good, and is shown to be a natural mood booster – plus, it will make any office smell great.
