Our design process is all about making the most of space, light, colour, and form to create stylish, comfortable, and productive commercial spaces. There are specific trends for small commercial building design emerging in 2021 that are transforming spaces in a beautiful and modern way. Here are just a few of the trends we have been loving in 2021.
Natural Light
In 2021, there has been a noticeable shift towards more open and inclusive spaces in commercial buildings, rather than the traditional sectioned off cubicle workspaces seen in the past. This brings a more inclusive and collaborative feel to a space, which can improve communication and collaboration among your team and encourage a great office culture. It also makes the space a lot more flexible should you choose to move things around a bit.
Home-like Environments
The Covid-19 pandemic saw a lot of people working from home, and as people make the transition back into office working, some of the comforts of home have been popping up in commercial design. This trend has even been given its own name – ‘resimercial design.’ With this trend, we see comfy seating, homey lamps and rugs, and other home luxuries combined with the functionality of a typical commercial space. There is a strong use of textures, materials, and accessories that evoke a sense of warmth, comfort, and familiarity — making it a great environment to work in.
Eco-Friendly Elements
Sustainability plays a huge role in design, and in 2021 people are taking sustainability seriously. New construction offers opportunities for interior designers to build eco-friendly designs from scratch, using energy saving designs and recycled building materials. At Silk Design and Build, maximum effort is made to minimise environmental footprint, beginning with raw material selection. We use sustainable production methods to minimise waste & pollution. Each stage of the design process is optimised to reduce negative impacts and to improve quality of life without depleting natural resources.
Lighter Colours
Lighter colours are used a lot, especially in smaller spaces, as they can bring light and openness to a space. This year, grey was selected as one of Pantone’s colours of the year, and this is reflected in small commercial building design. A lot of greys and neutral colour palettes are being seen in these spaces, which can help to create a calm and relaxed feel within the building.
Need Help with Small Commercial Building Design?
Silk Design and Build provide a complete turnkey fit-out service, helping you showcase your brand’s identity through architectural and interior design, custom-designed furniture, joinery items, decorative artworks, and soft furnishings. We can help you harness all the best 2021 trends for small commercial building design to create the perfect space for you and your team. Get in touch with us today to find out more.
