Workspaces, whether they’re your home study or a commercial office space have to prioritize a few key areas in ways that other rooms do not, namely productivity. Considering many of us spend the majority of our waking hours in our workspaces, they also need to be comfortable, (but not so cozy you fall asleep).
From the flow of the space to the lighting, storage, and technology, a great designer or remodeling company thinks of every little detail to make your workspaces fun and functional.
Flow
Workspaces are often high traffic areas. Think about how you move about in the space: A bustling commercial office may have clients and employees coming and going, by contrast a home office may not have as many people trekking through, but perhaps you pace back and forth on the phone. Clearly define walkways with rugs and be sure to secure with reg mats to prevent slippage.
Lighting
Since you spend a lot of time in an office, you need to include a variety of lighting sources. Consider how the daylight pouring in from outside changes throughout the day, or how tired your eyes may get from staring at a computer screen all day. We always suggest including as much natural lighting as possible and then supplementing with warm-tinted LED bulbs, which are both environmentally friendly and easier on the eyes than bolder alternatives. And op’t for lamps and chandeliers over canned or track lighting with everything on dimmers for maximum customization.
Seating & Comfort
Ergonomic office chairs are a MUST. If you’re seated behind your desk for hours on end, you want to be sure selecting that seat is one of the items you’re investing in. By contrast, you’re unlikely to spend much time in other seating in the room; an important thing to keep in mind in designing your seating area.
Storage & Technology
We often talk about how nothing ruins a great design quite like unsightly cables sticking out like a sore thumb. Aesthetics aside, they can often be a safety risk, if they’re hanging down in the middle of walkways. We often design built-in’s with the ability to keep electronics and cables safely stowed away or suggest under-table clasps to keep them secured.
