Discovering your workplace design style profile

When you think about ‘design’ and ‘style’, your mind may naturally drift to interior design styles like colour schemes and soft furnishings.

Those things are certainly important – and we’ll get to them – but they’re not the first thing to consider when it comes to your workplace design.

Design for your working style

At Growth Workplace Designs, we like to begin by considering how your team works.

Most of us rely on several different work styles throughout the day. There will be times when we collaborate with others and times when we need to focus. There will be times when we socialise with colleagues and times when we head into meetings with clients.

The way your team works sets the foundation for your workplace design and includes things like:

• How much space you need
• A desk plan of who sits where for maximum efficiency
• The right mix of collaborative and focused workspaces
• Breakout spaces to enhance your team culture
• Flexibility to adapt as your needs change.

You should also seek to deliver a streamlined experience of technology. A smart office seamlessly and discreetly incorporates technology throughout the building to enable staff to work efficiently when away from their desk and to customise their working environment according to their needs.

Staff should be able to ‘plug in’ easily from collaborative spaces, meeting rooms and quiet, focus areas and video conference with colleagues working from home.

Design styles for your workplace

Once you’ve gained a clear idea of your ideal office design, it’s time to enjoy planning the aesthetics. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some popular interior design styles for offices.

Resi-mercial design

Resi-mercial design seeks to create the coziness of home but at work. It features:

• Comfortable lounge areas
• Soft lighting
• Warm colour schemes
• Community areas where staff can deepen relationships.

The goal is to create a feeling of belonging at work. Traditional office formality gives way to an inviting and comfortable space. Given how much of our lives are spent at work, this trend is to be welcomed!

Minimalist interior design

A messy, cluttered workspace can impair your concentration so a minimalist office design focuses on simplicity and functionality. Unnecessary elements are removed to create an uncluttered space where everything serves a purpose.

This style relies on creating storage so that workspaces remain organised and tidy, embracing natural light to create a feeling of space and using a calm, neutral colour palette.

Contemporary interior design

Contemporary style blends several different design styles in a way that moves easily with changing times. Often, a neutral colour palette sets the scene for some pops of colour from artworks or ornaments.

Contemporary style may feature:

• Clean, straight lines
• Layered textures
• A diversity of design materials, including soft textiles, natural elements, wood, and metal accents
• Some statement elements such as a chandelier or a piece of furniture.

Think minimalism with a bit more warmth and cosiness!

Modern boho

At the other end of the style spectrum sits modern boho, an eclectic, colourful and contemporary look often favoured by creative types – by blending colour, texture, and pattern in a laid-back yet vibrant manner.

For this, think:

• Neutral walls and floors brought to life with vibrantly coloured rugs or ornaments
• Layered textures such as woven rugs, macrame wall hangings or patterned cushions
• Bright patterns ranging from geometric designs to tribal prints or florals
• Natural elements from wood, wicker, rattan or jute
• A lush tangle of green plants for a fresh, organic touch
• Natural lighting with some appealing electric lights such as pendants, floor lamps or fairy lights
• Artisanal decor pieces like ceramics, tapestries, artworks or quirky knick-knacks
• Cosy, comfy seating including throw blankets, poufs or cushions.

Discover your unique workplace design style

Just as a personal stylist can transform your wardrobe, an interior designer can transform your workspace.

At Growth Workplace Design, our interior designers listen carefully to your company’s story, gaining a sense of its personality and brand style. We use mood boards and other visuals to help you visualise the colours, patterns and textures that will come together to create a cohesive interior design.

Take AACo. the oldest continually operating company in Australia, which was established in 1824. They wanted to modernise their head office while showcasing their rich heritage.

Our interior design incorporated rich timbers, earthy tones and rustic finishes, reflecting the company’s role as Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer.

Or take Sedgwick, a third-party claims administrator. Warm colours and textures throughout their breakout spaces help to emphasise their value of taking care of people.

As you can see, a standout interior design not only looks great but also expresses your company’s values, history and aspirations. It sets the tone for your work, inspiring staff and winning over clients.

We’d love to help you transform your workspace with an innovative and expressive interior design.

Please contact us to discuss your space.