When it comes to choosing the right design for your office, you need to think carefully. There is no ‘one size fits all’ option here. Every office is different with different needs, different sizes, different shapes, and different budgets. It also comes down to the type of work you do in the office and how many people sit at their office chairs within the space.
There are countless choices you can look into, but one that’s very popular is biophilic office design.
Biophilic office design is when you add elements of nature to your space. So, you might have office plants, you might even have a large tree in the middle of your office, you might have a water feature in the corner, or you could opt for a living wall with moss. For sure, biophilic design does take some maintenance but it really does look the part too.
The other perk of going biophilic is that it has many benefits for health and productivity. Not only do office plants (as long as you go for the right ones) help to purify their air, but they also add a sense of calmness and serenity about the office. This does a lot to reduce workplace stress and anxiety. When the office is a far less stressful place, productivity increase and, of course, your employees are happier and healthier too.
There are many different options when it comes to going biophilic. You can just have a few office plants and that’s it, or you can go the whole way and have Mother Nature really go town. Check out this video which shows you a very biophilic choice. It might seem extreme, but it shows you just how far you can go with this type of theme.
If you have a minimalist office interior, having elements of nature within it could really add small pops of colour and bring you those aforementioned benefits. However, is biophilic office design for everyone? Of course not, nothing is.
It’s about finding the right option for you. Only you know what will work versus what won’t. However, thinking about adding nods to nature within your space is a very positive step. It’s not costly and as long as you’re prepared to do a spot of watering and pruning occasionally, it will make your office calm and very attractive to visitors.