You’ve probably been into an office that has had an ‘inspirational’ quote stenciled onto the wall, or has a dust gathering ping pong table taking up floor space.
Gestures like these are typically designed to say something about the business – but is it always clear what that is?
Here are just three ways that your office interior design can clearly embody and communicate your corporate values.
1) Colour schemes
If your corporate logo and literature have a particular colour palette, you can reflect this in your interior design.
How obviously or subtly is a matter of taste but even accent colours can help reinforce your brand and communicate to visitors.
And it may not seem immediately obvious that furniture or decor of a certain shade does much to embody your company values.
But consider the alternative first impression given to third parties who arrive at your premises to mismatched or unremarkable colours.
Colour theorists even claim that different ones represent different moods or atmospheres, such as green for growth and blue for calmness.
Using the right tones and hues reinforces that thread that runs through your business from external marketing materials to your own chair.
2) Use the walls
A blank, bare wall doesn’t say much about your organisation and its values – but there are several ways it can be transformed with considerate design.
If your business is rooted in its local community with a history in the area, you can feature heritage photos or even opt for a full wall print.
Or if you have an established mission statement, this too can be either framed or displayed in one of the most visible locations.
And if you’re keen to communicate the importance of environmental conservation, a ‘living’ planted wall can make a statement.
3) Collaborative spaces
If your organisational culture is one of teamworking and ideas sharing (or you would like it to be), your office design can represent this.
The solo workstation, while great for concentration on individual tasks, doesn’t lend itself well to collaborative opportunities.
With convenient breakout areas, meeting rooms, or softer furnished spaces away from the desk, you can foster creativity and co-operation.
Communicate your values via design
While you know best what your business stands for, you may be struggling with the most appropriate way to embody this in your interior design.
An experienced office design professional will be able to guide and support you in a scheme that represents your organisation coherently.
To discuss your requirements or ideas, please contact us today.