Our Guide To A Full Office Refurbishment
If your workplace needs a bit of a makeover, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to what to expect when you undertake a full office refurbishment.
Benefits Of An Office Refurbishment
There are a few reasons you might want to consider giving your office an overhaul. Here are a few ways a full refurbishment can benefit your business:
Let Your Office Reflect Your Brand
Your office space should be a perfect reflection of who you are as a company. For example, if your business is fresh and modern, your office should be as well. Not only does this help to create cohesion and a sense of consistency for your staff, but it will also help to make a great first impression on any visiting clients. Great offices ultimately become assets that help to attract and retain the very best talent. This is just one of many ways a full office refurbishment can benefit your business long term.
Boost Productivity!
Studies have shown that a comfortable and attractive workspace improves motivation and productivity. Staff wellbeing is so important. From increased natural light flow to indoor plants, clever design and even a clever colour scheme will go a long way to making your employees feel taken care of. If your office is suffering from dated decor and tired fixtures and fittings, it might be time to make some changes.
Accommodate Business Growth
If your business is expanding and you’re taking on more staff, you might be in need of some clever solutions to maximise your space. By helping you make better use of the space you already have, a full office refurbishment can be a cost-effective alternative to moving into a new building.
Prepare Your Space For Hybrid Working
Homeworking during the pandemic catalysed the move towards hybrid working for lots of people. An office refurbishment could see you adapt your space to better suit a hybrid working model. From rooms that staff members can book out to have a Zoom call to creating hot desk spaces for when homeworkers come into the office, there are lots of steps you can take to make your office space hybrid friendly.
Meet Sustainability Goals
With more businesses playing their part in helping the environment, an office refurbishment could you help you to push towards your business’s sustainability goals. It might be that you want more recycling facilities, or more energy efficient electrical appliances. Our 6 steps to a more sustainable office guide goes into the different ways an office refurbishment can help your business become more sustainable.
The Key Stages Of A Full Office Refurbishment
Below is an overview of the key stages you can expect when undergoing a complete refurbishment:
Stage 1) Explore what you want from your space
The very first step is an initial conversation to assess how you currently use your space. From there, we can help you define all the ways you’d like to be using it better. By understanding how you want your office to operate, we can focus your refurbishment plan on certain key priorities that will help you achieve these goals.
If you’d like your staff to have complete freedom over their working day, a key factor of your refurbishment could be to provide informal spaces for creative thinking. If it’s important to be able to work closely with your clients, we may recommend that your refurbishment includes an attractive reception area and state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
Stage 2) Design
Once we have an idea of how you want your new space to work, we can put together designs for an office that ticks all your boxes. By providing you with a visual representation of the space, we can help you get a clearer picture in your head of what it will look like when it’s finished. Being able to visualise your new office is important as it gives you the chance to make changes, raise any concerns and work closely with us to fine-tune the design before work begins.
Stage 3) Plan
We have a great deal of experience with office refurbishments of all sizes, and our experts will put together a thorough plan and detailed schedule for the work that needs to be done. This will be split into key phased installations and developed in a way that works around you to minimise the level of disruption to your business.
Stage 4) Build
Next comes the construction of your new office space. We will work out of hours to minimise the interruption of your day-to-day operations and make the process as seamless as possible for you and your staff.
Stage 5) Move
The final phase will involve getting your team fully set up in their new work environment. There will be a lot to think about at this stage, but we will be there to assist with the transition. There will naturally be a period of adjustment as staff move over to their workstations and familiarise themselves with any new facilities and technology. We will help you make this period as smooth as possible.
What Can Be Included In An Office Refurbishment?
Office refurbishment is a broad term that covers a wide spectrum of improvements. This includes, but is not limited to:
Features To Improve Comfort And Wellbeing
Not only can we source and install the right furniture for your office, but we can even create bespoke solutions to cater for unique requirements. This includes everything from storage cupboards and informal seating for breakout areas, to a wide range of desks that can be carefully chosen to allow for maximum staff comfort. You may decide to go for sit/stand desks that give your employees the option of standing while they work, or create a clear, organised space with workstations that have plenty of built-in storage.
Every last detail, even down to the choice of lighting, can be customised for a more pleasant work environment. For example, light fixtures that feature natural daylight bulbs are becoming increasingly popular, as they mimic sunlight for a brighter feel. We can take care of everything, from small extras (such as a boiling water tap to make break times quick and convenient) to installing a new air conditioning system for improved climate control and air quality.
Solutions To Maximise Space
Lack of space is a common workplace complaint, but the good news is there are plenty of solutions available. A mezzanine floor turns wasted airspace above your head into an area that can be used for storage, additional desks or even a training room.
Glass partitions are a stylish and creative way to divide up large spaces and create dedicated meeting rooms. Also, because they allow light to continue to flow through the space, your office won’t lose its bright, open plan feel.
A Total Redesign Of Your Office Space
Want to make your office space feel more open plan? Our design team can create you an open plan office design that promotes collaboration, openness, and the natural flow of light.
All Aesthetic Touches
Those final decorative finishes are what will make your office stand out against the competition. From tiles and flooring to paintwork and window dressings, we can advise on the best solutions for your space. Our design experts can help your transform your office into a space that truly reflects your unique brand.
Noise Reduction
For busy offices where noise levels are a concern, there are plenty of solutions that can help. Acoustic suspended ceilings and partitions can significantly improve the quality of your work environment by helping to reduce noise levels.
Talk To Us About Your Office Refurbishment
If you’d like to find out more about our full office refurbishment service, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today on 01425 689199.