Office Decoration - Adding the Final Touches to Your Office Refurbishment
Wall Decoration
When faced with an expanse of blank wall, the possibilities for decoration are endless. The full spectrum of paint colours and finishes are available to you, as are the many patterned paper alternatives. So how do you go about choosing the office design that's right for you?
Within an office environment, a number of factors need to be considered that may not necessarily feature in any home based decorating decision;
* How many people a likely to use the rooms/corridors on a daily basis?
* What is the age demographic of the majority of users?
* How much and what sort of hardware or equipment will be moved through the rooms?
* Will the walls be dressed with pictures?
* Will you be using an OHP on the walls?
* Will the walls be used for signage or display purposes?
* Will the walls need to be re-covered often?
Answers to all of these questions will help you to decide upon the type of wall covering that is most suited to your office or workspace.
There are many different types of wall covering available, from simple paints to strong, fabric backed wall coverings which are extremely durable. For heavy traffic areas like reception areas and stairwells, these are ideal. Paper backed wall coverings are well suited to lower traffic areas like offices and boardrooms etc.
Some companies are even able to supply a range of wide, paper backed wall coverings that have been designed specifically for the purpose of decorating office partition systems. These coverings, when used in conjunction with a specifically patented fire protection system, will meet Euro Class B fire certification requirements.
Beyond the paper and fabric backed products available, there is also a range of modern, eco-friendly alternatives using high-end materials such as woven grass and fibreglass. These environmentally friendly materials are extremely durable, attractive and fire retardant.
Turn your walls into whiteboards and scrawl all over them. A wall covering exists that will let you do just that. This is ideal for boardrooms, meeting rooms, training rooms and educational establishments from junior schools to universities.
You could even turn your large blank wall space into an art installation, your company logo could be repeated across the wall ad infinitum or blown up and centralised as if one giant advertising hoarding. The possibilities are endless and the effect is truly amazing.
Colour Schemes
Your office colour scheme needs to portray the right image for your business and it is therefore important to choose colours that reflect the style of your business, its role within the marketplace and your target audience. The company image must speak to your target audience.
Ad agencies and creative types can get away with fluorescent pink, undertakers, possibly not. Advisor type businesses such as legal firms or consultants need to exude an air of professionalism and stability, so neutral colours such as white, cream, beige or light green make good choices here.
Office colour schemes, designed around corporate colours can also aid in staff integration, making them feel part of a team, which can reduce staff turnover.
Lighting
Natural lighting has been proven to have beneficial effects on the morale and productivity of staff and therefore, a natural light scheme should be integrated in to your office and workplace design wherever possible.
If the use of electric light cannot be avoided and it is needed to assist those working in windowless offices or into the evening and throughout the night, it is best to steer away from fluorescent lighting, which can be quite harsh. Use track or pendant lighting instead or individual desk lamps if possible. These will deliver a stronger, more directed light that will reduce the risk of eye strain, particularly for those working at computers.
Office Flooring
The addition of new flooring to your office will make a huge difference and instantly smarten up your workspace. The wide range of flooring options available include carpeting, laminated flooring and vinyl flooring and much like the wall coverings mentioned above, these too come in a vast array of colours and styles. Prices will vary tremendously depending on durability and quality.
If carpet is chosen, a hard wearing design in a reasonably dark colour is the most cost effective option as it will need replacing less regularly than a lighter colour.
Other options include vinyl, which is hard wearing, or for a modern, contemporary look consider using laminate flooring. This also lasts a long time, looks great and is much less likely to scratch, than real wood floors.
Wall Decoration
When faced with an expanse of blank wall, the possibilities for decoration are endless. The full spectrum of paint colours and finishes are available to you, as are the many patterned paper alternatives. So how do you go about choosing the office design that's right for you?
Within an office environment, a number of factors need to be considered that may not necessarily feature in any home based decorating decision;
* How many people a likely to use the rooms/corridors on a daily basis?
* What is the age demographic of the majority of users?
* How much and what sort of hardware or equipment will be moved through the rooms?
* Will the walls be dressed with pictures?
* Will you be using an OHP on the walls?
* Will the walls be used for signage or display purposes?
* Will the walls need to be re-covered often?
Answers to all of these questions will help you to decide upon the type of wall covering that is most suited to your office or workspace.
There are many different types of wall covering available, from simple paints to strong, fabric backed wall coverings which are extremely durable. For heavy traffic areas like reception areas and stairwells, these are ideal. Paper backed wall coverings are well suited to lower traffic areas like offices and boardrooms etc.
Some companies are even able to supply a range of wide, paper backed wall coverings that have been designed specifically for the purpose of decorating office partition systems. These coverings, when used in conjunction with a specifically patented fire protection system, will meet Euro Class B fire certification requirements.
Beyond the paper and fabric backed products available, there is also a range of modern, eco-friendly alternatives using high-end materials such as woven grass and fibreglass. These environmentally friendly materials are extremely durable, attractive and fire retardant.
Turn your walls into whiteboards and scrawl all over them. A wall covering exists that will let you do just that. This is ideal for boardrooms, meeting rooms, training rooms and educational establishments from junior schools to universities.
You could even turn your large blank wall space into an art installation, your company logo could be repeated across the wall ad infinitum or blown up and centralised as if one giant advertising hoarding. The possibilities are endless and the effect is truly amazing.
Colour Schemes
Your office colour scheme needs to portray the right image for your business and it is therefore important to choose colours that reflect the style of your business, its role within the marketplace and your target audience. The company image must speak to your target audience.
Ad agencies and creative types can get away with fluorescent pink, undertakers, possibly not. Advisor type businesses such as legal firms or consultants need to exude an air of professionalism and stability, so neutral colours such as white, cream, beige or light green make good choices here.
Office colour schemes, designed around corporate colours can also aid in staff integration, making them feel part of a team, which can reduce staff turnover.
Lighting
Natural lighting has been proven to have beneficial effects on the morale and productivity of staff and therefore, a natural light scheme should be integrated in to your office and workplace design wherever possible.
If the use of electric light cannot be avoided and it is needed to assist those working in windowless offices or into the evening and throughout the night, it is best to steer away from fluorescent lighting, which can be quite harsh. Use track or pendant lighting instead or individual desk lamps if possible. These will deliver a stronger, more directed light that will reduce the risk of eye strain, particularly for those working at computers.
Office Flooring
The addition of new flooring to your office will make a huge difference and instantly smarten up your workspace. The wide range of flooring options available include carpeting, laminated flooring and vinyl flooring and much like the wall coverings mentioned above, these too come in a vast array of colours and styles. Prices will vary tremendously depending on durability and quality.
If carpet is chosen, a hard wearing design in a reasonably dark colour is the most cost effective option as it will need replacing less regularly than a lighter colour.
Other options include vinyl, which is hard wearing, or for a modern, contemporary look consider using laminate flooring. This also lasts a long time, looks great and is much less likely to scratch, than real wood floors.
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