{"id":81,"date":"2020-02-26T10:10:57","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T10:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2020-02-26T10:54:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T10:54:58","slug":"best-office-design-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/best-office-design-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Best Office Design Ideas &#038; Trends 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to improve the appearance of your office? Do you want to transform it into a better place to work? If so, you\u2019re going to love all these juicy office design ideas. You can <strong><a href=\"tel:01634305586\">give us a call<\/a><\/strong> if you are thinking for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/office-refurbishment\">office refurbishment<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these 40+ retro and modern office design features to make your workspace rock!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Add a funky clock<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31634406_m.jpg\" alt=\"funky clock\" width=\"2365\" height=\"1774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31634406_m.jpg 2365w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31634406_m-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31634406_m-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31634406_m-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31634406_m-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/31634406_m-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2365px) 100vw, 2365px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adding a funky clock to your office can make all the difference in the world. You can use it to provide inspirational messages throughout the day. Who doesn&#8217;t want a bit of a lift during the post-lunch \u201cgraveyard\u201d hour?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Add lamps and replace overheat lights<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/58051317_m.jpg\" alt=\"lamps in office\" width=\"2508\" height=\"1672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/58051317_m.jpg 2508w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/58051317_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/58051317_m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/58051317_m-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/58051317_m-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/58051317_m-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2508px) 100vw, 2508px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Overhead lights are standard in office decor, but they\u2019re not exactly relaxing. Typical fluorescent lights are harsh and can lead to stress. Providing desk lamps can make all the difference in the world, totally changing the vibe of your workspace.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Create a warm entryway<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/49082468_m-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"entry way\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/49082468_m-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/49082468_m-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/49082468_m-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/49082468_m-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/49082468_m-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/49082468_m-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having a warm entryway is critical for making any office welcoming. First impressions matter, right?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Add Bonsai trees<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pxfuel.com_-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"bonsai trees\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pxfuel.com_-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pxfuel.com_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pxfuel.com_-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pxfuel.com_-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pxfuel.com_-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pxfuel.com_-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>Adding Bonsai trees anywhere you can in your office is one of those cool office ideas you just can\u2019t wait to try. These mini trees, popular in Asia, can survive indoors and look great to boot.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Keep desks private<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/russia-95311_1280.jpg\" alt=\"office desk\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/russia-95311_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/russia-95311_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/russia-95311_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/russia-95311_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A lot of offices today work around the open office concept &#8211; an idea that took off around twenty years ago. Since its introduction, however, there\u2019s been a bit of a backlash. Now many managers believe that individual desks are the way to go. Take a hybrid approach by placing workstations adjacent to each other in a way that ensures that each person has some level of privacy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Add a whiteboard<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-98\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181977_1280.jpg\" alt=\"whiteboard\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181977_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181977_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181977_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181977_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adding a whiteboard is one of the best small work office design ideas, especially for startups. Here you and your team can jot down ideas as soon as they pop into your head.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Add colour accents to parts of your office<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-space-1744805_1280.jpg\" alt=\"colours office\" width=\"1280\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-space-1744805_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-space-1744805_1280-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-space-1744805_1280-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-space-1744805_1280-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adding colour accents wherever you can is an excellent way to increase visual interest as well as create an environment that reflects your brand.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Put photos of your team on the wall<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-94\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/guy-2618513_1280.jpg\" alt=\"add photos to wall\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/guy-2618513_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/guy-2618513_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/guy-2618513_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/guy-2618513_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hanging pictures of your team on the wall isn\u2019t just a great way to dress your walls; it also helps team members feel a sense of membership and belonging. Try it today and see what a difference it can make.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Make a drinks station.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/drink-coffee-4408061_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/drink-coffee-4408061_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/drink-coffee-4408061_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/drink-coffee-4408061_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/drink-coffee-4408061_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your team works incredibly hard throughout the day. For that reason, they need a watering hole where they can recharge their batteries and plough through the rest of their work. Adding a drinks station stocked with coffee, tea and biscuits is a great way to do this.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Add some new furniture<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181960_1280.jpg\" alt=\"office furniture\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181960_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181960_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181960_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chairs-2181960_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re running short of home office design ideas, then why not try adding some funky furniture? Remember, you don\u2019t have to stick with boring corporate styles if you don\u2019t want to. How you dress your office is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Place pictures of your loved ones on your desk<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Work is tough. For this reason, many people need a little extra motivation to succeed. Having photos of family members right in front of you is a reminder of why you work so hard.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Place calendars in communal areas<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Putting calendars up in around your office allows colleagues to keep track of important dates and add their own events, should the need arise.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Create an inspirational screensaver\/desktop wallpaper<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-103\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-691282_1280.jpg\" alt=\"desktop wallpaper\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-691282_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-691282_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-691282_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-691282_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having an inspirational screensaver for desktop wallpaper can help get you in the right frame of mind for maximum productivity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Always have fresh fruit to hand<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A lot of offices offer a cake trolley \u2014 bad idea. Junk food makes people sick. Try adding a giant fruit bowl instead, offering free food to any employee who wants it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Stop filing away your reports in dull folders<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-104\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-2761159_1280.png\" alt=\"office files\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-2761159_1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-2761159_1280-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-2761159_1280-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-2761159_1280-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most offices file away their documents and reports in ugly boxes that do nothing to improve interior design. Why not try experimenting with multi-coloured folders instead?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Add a fresh scent<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The way your office smells can make a massive difference to how colleagues feel. Try adding herbal fragrances like lavender and chamomile that help people to relax.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Remove clutter from your desk<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cleaning-1909978_1280.jpg\" alt=\"office cleaning\" width=\"1280\" height=\"881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cleaning-1909978_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cleaning-1909978_1280-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cleaning-1909978_1280-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cleaning-1909978_1280-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having a cluttered desk stresses your unconscious and reduces your ability to focus exclusively on the task at hand. Tidy it up before your work suffers!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Take advantage of attractive views<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-108\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-1590844_1280.jpg\" alt=\"office view\" width=\"1280\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-1590844_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-1590844_1280-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-1590844_1280-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/office-1590844_1280-768x493.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re lucky enough to have an office with beautiful views, then take advantage of them. Create vistas that you and your employees can enjoy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Place flowers on every desk<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not only do flowers smell great, but they also add a pop of colour to your interiors too, helping to create a playful atmosphere. It\u2019s a small touch, but one your colleagues are bound to appreciate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Make your bins more attractive<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/92802031_m.jpg\" alt=\"office bins\" width=\"2508\" height=\"1672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/92802031_m.jpg 2508w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/92802031_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/92802031_m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/92802031_m-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/92802031_m-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/92802031_m-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2508px) 100vw, 2508px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Offices tend to generate a lot of rubbish, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you have to settle for boring corporate bins. There is now a range of chrome and steel waste receptacles available that take waste management design to the next level.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Put healthy snacks on display<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Putting healthy snacks on display while hiding junk food is one of the most important office space ideas out there. Here, you encourage employees to make healthy food choices while discouraging them from indulging in junk food like chocolate bars and crisps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Create a feature wall<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adding a feature wall to your office allows you to add a little artistic style to your interior space, helping to lift the mood of your entire team. Adding feature walls is easy &#8211; you can either paint a wall, add tiles or even cover it in artwork.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Make more use of natural light<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-110\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/conference-room-768441_1280.jpg\" alt=\"natural light\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/conference-room-768441_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/conference-room-768441_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/conference-room-768441_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/conference-room-768441_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Research suggests that natural light is better for workers because it syncs with their circadian rhythm. As light levels change throughout the day, it chimes with their inner clock, helping them to feel more active and fresh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Install rolling furniture<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your or your colleagues may not want to sit in the same location for weeks on end. Sometimes, you need to rearrange your desks according to the needs of the team. Rolling furniture on wheels makes this easy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Add some vintage charm<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s no reason for home office decor to be boring. Adding some vintage pieces can help transform a room, instantly making it more interesting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Use bamboo accents<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bamboo is one of the trendiest sustainable materials right now, thanks to its versatility and rapid growth. Offices use it for everything, from flooring to light shades.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Conceal clutter with curtains<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your office is packed to the rafters with files and folders, consider concealing them with curtains to soften the room and help it feel less formal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Go with a black colour theme<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want a moody, sexy office, then choose a black colour theme. Paint the walls dark and add black leather seating and lacquer-finished desks and accessories.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Put mirrors in communal areas<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mirrors are a great tool that allows you to create the illusion of size, even if your office is a little cramped.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Place oversized artwork on the wall<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The office is the perfect place to experiment with bold art choices. Try placing pieces of art on the wall that reflects your brand and inspires creativity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Put your company\u2019s mission statement above the front door<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your company\u2019s mission statement tells your employees what they\u2019re working towards. Making it visible is a reminder of why they\u2019re working so hard.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Let local artists add features<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Businesses are always talking about the importance of going local. 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