In the last few years, office environments have shifted from harshly lit cubicles to highly collaborative and functional spaces that encourage a positive work/life balance. Commercial interior design techniques and trends are constantly evolving to keep up with the increased technological and social demands of a global business environment and the changing lifestyles and needs of employees.
To help you decide what to include in your new office design, we have compiled our top commercial interior design trends of 2019.
Biophilic Design
Gone are the days of fluorescent lights, freezing temperatures and sterile working conditions. These days, it’s all about bringing the outdoors in! 2018 was the year of the plants and while a biophilic design encourages greenery, it goes beyond placing a potted plant in the corner. A biophilic design embraces our connection with nature and incorporates elements such as greenery, natural material and lighting to create a modern and urban environment. Maximise natural light by installing skylights into the ceiling or using techniques such as voids and glass walls to create light and space in dark areas.
You can also introduce other elements into the office by incorporating wood, stone and marble. These materials can easily be featured in your next office fitout in the form of shelving, cupboards, and desks.
Activity Driven Creative Spaces
When it comes to commercial office design, we are seeing a shift towards amenities that are activity driven for staff – think gaming areas, indoor putt putt greens, coffee bars, meditation zones and gyms. These types of spaces are designed to give employees experiences that will improve their mood and take a break from work pressures.
At Modern Concepts, our team can assist with creating personalised spaces that embody your company’s values and spirit.
Geometric Patterns
Create visual attention to your workplace design with the use of contemporary and colourful geometric patterns. These patterns provide personality to the office and foster creativity amongst employees. Geometric patterns on walls and furniture serve as a feature point and are a guarantee way to liven up the office. If you’re interested in working patterns into your commercial office design, our team can assist in bringing your plans to fruition.
Open Co-working Spaces
Recently we have witnessed a rise in open co-working spaces, proving that confined and isolated cubicles are a thing of the past. This workplace design trend creates an environment that supports collaboration as employees are more inclined to discuss projects and communicate when the physical barrier has been removed. Choosing open working spaces ensures flexibility for your company’s future interior plans. It’s more practical and simpler to add furniture and modify features to an open office than knocking down existing walls or features to renovate a few years later.
Resimercial Design
There’s no place like home but that’s not stopping workplaces from trying to replicate it. It’s called resimercial design and it’s taking over the world of commercial office interiors.
With a focus on introducing the comforts of the home, popular resimercial trends for 2019 include soft curve furniture, warm colours, coffee stations, breakout nooks and large window frames.
This design strategy creates a space that evokes feelings of familiarity and comfort and encourages wellness and creativity in the workplace.
If you’d like to explore introducing these commercial office interior design elements in your next office fitout, contact the Modern Concepts team today.