If you work full time it’s likely you spend more time in your office than you do at home, so it’s important the space is comfortable, bright, and a place you want to be! Brightening up your office space is one of the best ways to improve your productivity and create an office environment which is enjoyable to spend time in.
Understandably, when it comes to an office space, the assumption is that formal and professional means dull. However, this simply isn’t the case. In fact, what if I told you that brightening your office space could make your business more appealing to potential clients, increase productivity, and improve mood and creativity amongst your employers? With those being just a few of the benefits, why would you not brighten up your office space?
To help provide you with office décor inspiration, we have written 5 top tips on brightening your office and making it a space you and your employees want to be.
1) Fill Your Office with Greenery
The effects of adding greenery to your office can be extremely positive. In fact, studies have shown that plants can significantly improve our psychological health, the air quality around us, and even help reduce stress. Adding plants to your office is a fantastic way to improve the environment and even add colour to the space, helping to brighten it up. Some office workers have also even gone as far as adding miniature plants at their desks for an extra motivational boost. Fact!
Possibly the best things about choosing plants specifically for the office is they require such minimal care and can be left for the weekend without worry over the weekend. If you’re yet to harness the benefits of adding greenery to your office, what are you waiting for?
2) Add Mirrors and Reflective Surfaces
Reflective surfaces are one of the best ways to increase the brightness and natural light in your office space. Mirrors are natural reflectors of light and not only provide the illusion of a brighter office, but also help make your space feel larger than it really is. To increase the natural light in your office, place a mirror or two around the space and enjoy watching them reflect light, making your room feel brighter.
There have been countless studies done on the negative effects of office workers not getting enough natural light. From lack of vitamin D to reduced sleep habits, a lack of natural light can have numerous negative effects. However, including mirrors in your office is a fantastic way of reflecting more natural light into the building and even helping cube dwellers enjoy the benefits of more light while they work.
3) Paint Your Walls a Lighter Shade
One of the easiest ways to increase the natural light in your office space and enjoy the benefits of a brighter working environment is to paint your walls a lighter shade. Light shades of yellows, greens, neutrals, or blues can add colour to your office while also brightening up your space. Avoid dark colours such as reds, browns, and deep blues as these can limit light and darken a room significantly.
A fresh lick of paint really can make all the difference to your office, brightening it up so that it can be enjoyed by employees and clients alike.
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4) Get Rid of Bulky Furniture Items
In today’s modern office spaces, minimalism is the name of the game and it’s not difficult to understand why. After all, they brighten up your space significantly compared to the more traditional items of office furniture where heavy, dark wood pieces were popular.
A big part of making your office space feel lighter and brighter is to ditch those bulky and dark office furniture items and replace them with modern minimalistic items. Choose office furniture with smooth, clean lines, in light colours. Office furniture such as office chairs and office storage should complement your space and enhance its natural character, brightness, and creativity.
On a separate note, you may also want to be careful on the amount of office screens you go for in your office as too many of these around the office can become obstructive! Always remember minimalism is key in modern offices!
5) Install the Correct Lighting
Never underestimate the power of effective lighting options. Many offices suffer with bad lighting and, without much natural sunlight filtering through the windows, this can take a significant toll on the well-being of the people who work there. If you don’t have enough natural light in your office, installing UPVC sash windows or utilising the power of a great lamp can have a significant impact.
To maximise the artificial light in your office, while also keeping it natural, I would recommend installing wall-mounted fixtures and lamps to increase the overall lighting in the room and improve the office aesthetics. Installing the correct lighting in your office can make a real difference to the space – brightening it significantly and making it a much more pleasant place to work.
6) Don’t Forget About Your Floors!
It might seem an odd place to focus on, but your floors can make a difference in the brightness of your office space. The right flooring colour, style, and material can help illuminate your space and brighten it. One of the best flooring materials to brighten up your space is, believe it or not, concrete flooring!
Concrete flooring can be polished for a sleek and professional finish and you can even add colour to it to make your office stand out! If you’ve been searching for a great flooring solution, concrete flooring could be just what you need and will help keep your office cool in the summer, bright and airy in the winter, and naturally light all year round.
How Have You Brightened Up Your Office?
We would love to hear the tricks you have used to brighten up your office space. Leave a comment below with your top tips!
Collaborative Guest Post By:
Rachel Kerr - Professional Copywriter & Aarti Ohri - Digital Marketing Manager