Office Design Trends For 2020 And Beyond

Designing a workplace today isn't as straightforward as placing chairs and desks in a suitable formation inside a single room. As companies are becoming increasingly more complex and flexiblein their operations, the environment created by their offices must be able to reflect that same concept to aid them in their work.

This is why those at the frontlines of office design are working to foresee how the evolving needs ofa business can be implemented within the design of an office; creating a cohesive brand environment that embraces both innovation and company culture.

So here, we're going to look at some of the evolving trends that will be a part of workplace design for 2020 and beyond.

• More work-life integration.

It's no secret that our home and work lives are becoming increasingly intertwined; many of us may be spending as much time 'at work' than we do at home. This is why office design is reacting to changes in how we manage our time at work, to make it feel more like home (not just by improving physical comfort, but making concessions for mental comfort too). To allow people to reconnect their thoughts, introducing things such as social spaces, work cafes, games rooms and quiet areas help to calm the mind and create a community within work that makes it truly feel like home.

• Taking a sustainable approach to materials.

As the world is starting to take a more sustainable approach with the materials they use in everyday life, it's to be expected that such methods will also be growing in prevalence in the workplace. We'll soon be seeing less synthetic, man made materials used to create the items we use atwork, in favour of natural, low-emission, animal-friendly materials (such as recycled wood, re-purposed plastics, bamboo and fabrics like organic cotton and jute).

• Making use of outdoor spaces.

Whilst using sustainable materials in the workplace is ideal to createa biophilic effect, you can't beat the feeling of the real thing. This is why an increasing number of businesses have been using their outdoor areas to create functional, well-equipped al fresco work settings to harness the benefits of people connecting with nature.

Weather permitting, obviously.

Those were just a few office design trends that have been growing in influence in the last few years. If you're interested in refreshing your current office interiors (or are thinking moving to new ones entirely) to get the most out of your dedicated workforce,why not get in touch with the experts here at Oaktree for some industry-leading advice on where to start?

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Oaktree Interiors can provide a wide range of services to create an office environment that meets the unique needs of your business. Our talented team of office interior professionals can provide a variety of different services to rejuvenate your workplace; transforming it into a comfortable working environment where you and your employees can thrive.

Why not take a look at our extensive case studies section in which we feature several of our recent office design, refurbishment, fit out and relocation projects in more detail? On each page, you will find detailed descriptions and high-resolution imagery of the work we performed.

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