A loft office is defined as a large, adaptable open space that has been converted for light industrial or commercial use. These types of spaces are becoming increasingly popular, especially with small businesses and creative companies, due to their open floor plans and collaborative nature. At Planning Interiors, we’ve had the opportunity to design many …
In a typical work week, people spend more time at work than they do at home. This is not to say that an office should feel like a home, but it should have great design qualities that make it not only a comfortable environment, but a productive one as well. Great office interior design allows …
Utilizing common flooring materials to decorate walls is becoming an increasingly popular trend in commercial interiors. By switching up the placement of flooring materials, you can add a lot more dimension to a space and play with textures to add interest. Bring Nature In Bringing the outdoors into your commercial space is becoming an increasingly …
Just like a home, the entrance to a commercial space sets the tone for the whole office. That’s why entryways, reception and lobby areas are such an important element when it comes to workplace design. We’ll be discussing the entrance design elements of these office components and giving some examples of great design execution. Keep …
Imagine you’ve established a great brand that’s hip, creative, and unique –but your office space is still just average. Nowadays, companies focus branding efforts mainly on external elements such as websites and advertisements, but often overlook the importance of branding with office design. By adding brand character and personality to your office space you not …
Having a great office breakroom design can be a real game changer for your workplace. Not only can it be used as a selling point when hiring new talent, but can increase current employee happiness with the company. When it comes to breakroom design, there are a few aspects that should always be kept in …
We can all agree that sitting in a white-walled cubicle with no decoration to speak of would be pretty uninspiring, right? Luckily, CEOs and business owners are beginning to realize that art in the workplace can add tremendous value to not only employees’ overall happiness, but to productivity as well. Here at Planning Interiors, creating …
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Color has the ability to affect our mood, actions, and thoughts of brands and businesses – so it’s no wonder it’s one of the most important aspects of designing commercial spaces. Here at Planning Interiors, we consider ourselves color experts and love the endless possibilities that different hues can bring to an area. Whether you’re …
Office trends come and go, but some floor plan aspects have stood the test of time. While office spaces should be tailored to the company and work being done there, some commercial design effects remain universal when it comes to promoting certain types of employee behaviors and mindsets. Whether employees need social stimulation for creativity …
The showroom is the most important part of any office that sees clients. Rather than taking visitors to a conference room and pulling out a dusty binder to go over commercial interior design options, create a dedicated space to meet with clients and have a hands-on experience with the products. Upsells will increase when they …
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