Here at Silk Design & Build, our interior designers are always looking for ways to improve corporate office interior design to better support healthy work environments. We make it our mission to stay ahead of current trends so we can give our clients a fresh perspective on the latest and greatest ways to build and design. Below, we invite you to explore the top current office interior design trends of 2021 with us!
Resimercial Design
For those new to the idea of “resimercial design”, it’s simply a combination of residential and commercial design elements. In other words, resimercial design brings a sense of home into the modern office. The past two years have seen an increased number of people working from home part-time rather than the office, and employees have become accustomed to a more casual approach to the working day. This more relaxed behaviour has quickly begun to influence the physical space of the office.
This trend aims to create an office that feels safe and comfortable for employees, and a place where they enjoy spending time. To achieve this, our designers have been incorporating residential elements into their contemporary office designs, such as comfortable sofas and chairs that mimic a home living room setting, low coffee tables, plush cushions, artwork, and any other design feature that fosters a sense of “home away from home”.
Flexible Working Spaces
With companies now placing more emphasis on flexible working for their employees, the modern office space has adapted to accommodate this new concept. To encapsulate this trend, our designers are designing offices with open plan bookable work areas, collaboration spaces, and soft seating zones. Providing your employees with several locations to work in has been proven to increase productivity levels, and boost teamwork and employee interaction. To incorporate this trend into your workspace you may only need a workplace refurbishment rather than a complete office renovation.
Natural Lighting
One of the top office trends of 2021 that we love right now is the deliberate incorporation of more natural light into the workspace. Many of our office design and build projects this year have made use of large windows, which allow light to spread freely through the space. If you don’t have the ability to fit new windows, there are other options we can put in place to mimic the feel of natural light. These include:
- Employing softer artificial lighting
- Choosing warmer colours for walls and furnishings
- Installing mirrors
- Adding greenery
Sustainability
Many businesses have fast recognised that they need to reduce their carbon footprint for a more sustainable future. Therefore, it’s no surprise that sustainable interior design is a leading trend this year.
Apart from using environmentally friendly building materials, many other simple, sustainable design practices can reduce your office’s energy usage and waste output. For example, our designers can easily incorporate eco-friendly elements such as LED lighting, light sensors, re-purposed furniture, and much more. By taking advantage of these sustainable changes, businesses can create stunning workspaces and lessen their environmental impact.
Get in Touch Today
If any of these trends have inspired you, get in touch with one of our interior design experts today, to learn more about how we can transform your office space.
