Ideas to reform an office

Ideas to reform an office

When we start a company it suits us perfectly.

Over time, companies tend to grow in number of employees, volume of work and documentation file. The initial distribution usually begins to be too small or we need to optimize the spaces. To do this, DeCero has many ideas that will fit your business profile.

Offices are more than just workspaces. They are places where we spend much of our time and, therefore, it is important that they are comfortable and pleasant. In addition, a company’s facilities become its best letter of introduction to customers. Therefore, when proposing a reform, every detail counts. And at DeCero , we know it.

When should i think about a comprehensive office reform?

    • When there have been structural or organizational changes and/or growth of work teams
    • If you must carry out a renovation of facilities due to age, wear or breakdown, it is time to propose a comprehensive reform in accordance with the new needs of our organization.
    • The time to start an office reform depends on each company. Although it is recommended to do it in summer, since normally in the summer months there is less activity due to the holidays. Or, carry it out in times with less traffic of personnel in the facilities.

     

Important: Plan it in advance

With sufficient planning, we will have a clearer idea of ​​the distribution and the different uses for each space (offices, meeting rooms, places of leisure and rest for employees, warehouses or file areas, etc.) and we will have more objectively assessed what type of services we need (data, electrical or audiovisual networks, for example).

It is a very good opportunity to update our facilities in terms of accessibility. Accesses and adapted bathrooms, well-lit areas, wider corridors, non-slip floors or the acquisition of easily adaptable furniture will turn your offices into a pleasant and practical space also for people and workers with some type of disability.

The Keys of the reforms

1- ANALYZE THE STRONG AND WEAK POINTS OF YOUR CURRENT FACILITIES

This way you can clearly define what you want to keep and what needs improvement.

2 –COUNT ON THE OPINION OF YOUR EMPLOYEES

For workers, the office is like a second home. They spend a lot of time there and spend a lot of time with their colleagues, so there is no one like them to value which are the most urgent changes and which ones will improve their productivity.

3 – BREAKDOWN AND DETAILS THE CHANGES

At DeCero we know the importance of details in projects, so we can break down each job according to the space, office or distribution to be reformed. Example: list of partitions, paint, tiles, floor, ceiling and installations (electricity, air conditioning, networks, etc.) different for bathrooms, offices, rest areas, meeting rooms, etc.

4 –SPECIFY WHAT THE INVESTMENT WILL BE AND WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES TO CARRY OUT THE REFORM

If you are clear about what you want and how you want it, our budget and project will be exact and you will be able to minimize unforeseen events. In the same way that you must calculate how much the reform of an apartment will cost you, you must calculate how much the complete reform of an office will cost you.

5- THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT

If your office reform includes changing the distribution of spaces, do not forget that natural light flows freely and accommodates the spaces. Artificial light ends up tiring the eyes and, although we do not notice discomfort immediately or directly, in the long run it makes us perform less in our workplace

6- CLEAR AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN LINE

Do not forget that your offices are part of the image and philosophy of the company and that both must be present both in the distribution and in the decoration, maintaining a marked and defined line.

Take advantage of the redesign of your facilities to clean up documents, obsolete material, etc. Also to organize yourself more efficiently.

7- COMFORTABLE FURNITURE

Regarding the furniture, in addition to its design, do not forget that it must be adapted to the type of work.

In chairs, for example, it is important that they promote correct postural hygiene. And when choosing desks, keep in mind that each job needs its space to develop more effectively: an accountant will need a larger table while someone who only uses a computer will prefer a narrower but higher and deeper table.

8- FUNCTIONALITY, EFFICIENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM

The objectives of a comprehensive office reform are:

  • Enhance functionality (thus promoting productivity)
  • Offer a more innovative and attractive design.
  • If you also replace the current lights with LEDs and bet on more efficient equipment (to save energy and money), your office renovation will be a real success at all levels.
  • Think very carefully about the arrangement of the elements inside the office. Carrying out a structural design at the service of the activity and daily work means improving aspects that have a direct impact on the company's operability and productivity.
9- INNOVATE

Have you thought about creating rest spaces for your workers? In general, we spend many hours at the end of the day in our workplace. Some studies indicate that looking for leisure time during the day helps to increase concentration and productivity. By creating dedicated spaces for the disconnection of your workers, you offer them an extra service and favor an increase in the quality of their work.

A person who is happy at work will always be willing to give everything for the company, thus increasing their productivity and energy at work. Food and water machines, dining room, cafeteria, rest room, etc. are some of the amenities you can offer them.

10- TAKE INTO ACCOUNT FUTURE GROWTH

It is very possible that your company is growing. Making changes in the office entails investment and effort, so in order to avoid wasting time and unnecessary money, it is interesting that you take into account possible staff expansions, filing documents, etc.

It is clear that nobody knows your needs like you do, but do not forget that, as professionals in the sector, DeCero can tell you how to achieve them in the most effective way and give you interesting suggestions. So that you get the office that your company deserves, you can count on our advice on interior design, lighting, decoration, etc. to create the ideal workspace you are looking for.

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