They say moving house is one of the most stressful things in life but office fit outs must rank fairly high on the scale for business owners who don’t plan first. So if you’re approaching your first office fit out, here’s some advice on the basics.
Make sure your fit out fits your business
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to office designs, however the main focus should be on choosing a layout that fits your business. Hot desks and spaces designed for creatives who move around a lot with their laptops might be right for a marketing company but if you prefer your workers to be static, then you will need some good sized desks to keep them comfortable.
Declutter and account for extra space
You can’t expect an office to have the same space demands forever so it is worth remembering that storage space should be adequate. Your business if successful should grow over time and this will require extra space for storage and additional staff when required. It is also important to declutter so that your office isn’t designed around stuff that would be better placed in the nearest skip.
Don’t forget about technology
Office design creativity is at an all-time high just as much because of technology as it is as a consequence. Many gadgets are wireless these days and often slimmed down so you need far less space for wires. Unfortunately even the most efficient office machine will need to be connected up to the power at some point so make sure your office include enough provision for extra sockets.