Boost employee productivity with these office designs

Office design for improved productivity -- Scott Jay Abraham

Many business owners and managers have noticed how an office is designed affects employee job satisfaction and ultimately, productivity. However, to achieve this, not just any design would do, it has to be carefully thought of, and a lot of things have to be considered.

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Scott Jay Abraham. Different departments have different needs. Take for instance any department tasked with coming up with new ideas such as advertising or marketing would greatly benefit from a design geared toward creativity.

This kind of design would feature a more laid-back atmosphere perfect for thinking and throwing around ideas. It some instances, it may not even look like an office. In others, it may look like a living room, or even a play or game room. Scott Jay Abraham.

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As for offices wherein employees sit in their cubicles for hours on end, looking at spreadsheets or answering phones, several companies have found that lighting plays an integral role in productivity. Having a well-lighted office keeps employees in these departments from dozing off or getting bored out of their wits.

Natural light during the day not only brings down the electric bills, but it is also healthy for employees and keeps them up and about while accomplishing office work that would otherwise be boring. Scott Jay Abraham.

The Shiny Trend of Warm Metal in Interior Designing

Lately becoming more of a trend in interior design is the metal mania that swept 2015 off its feet. The use of warm, rich metal hues has moved the industry away from conventional metals, silver, steel, and aluminum. More interior and architectural designs are shifting to the palettes bronze, copper, and most especially, rose gold.

The use of these tones is experiencing a renaissance, as the colors provide an elegant and prestigious feel to homes, hotels, and even offices. Warm metal’s blend of natural elegance and beauty evokes feelings of comfort and amiability.

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Rose gold is quite differentiated from other shades of gold, and it complements a wide mix of earth tones. Copper, meanwhile, provides more of an edgy, industrial feel. Bronze or brass offers resplendence that makes it a quality choice for high-end interiors.

Another trend in interior designing that will see an uptick is bringing nature into the homes. From horticulture-inspired fabrics to living walls, natural materials are ideal for the simplistic yet luxurious designs most homeowners or architects are searching for.

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This is a perfect avenue for warm metals to sneak its way even more into the interiors as the hues complement wood, stone, or raw concrete materials well, and help bounce light around the room.

Hi there, Scott Jay Abraham here, and I spend most of my time designing home and office interiors. I also love travelling, where I pick up countless lessons along the way, which I can incorporate to the designs I make. For more discussions about my passions, follow this Twitter account.