"Designing a new office is one of the most exciting parts of growing your business... until you realise how quickly budgets disappear. The good news? A sharp, functional office doesn't need a Silicon Valley price tag. With the right approach, smart upholstery choices, and even a bit of second-hand sourcing from surplus companies, you can build a workspace that looks premium and works hard. Here are 10 ways to fit out and design your new office properly."
"Start With a Workplace Strategy (Not Guesswork) Before buying desks at random, map out how people actually work: Who needs quiet? Who needs collaboration? Who lives on Zoom calls? This determines your layout, zones, and how much furniture you actually need. Choose a Flexible, Open Layout Rigid layouts date fast. A flexible design: Lets you rearrange teams Saves money long-term Makes scaling easier Think modular furniture, movable partitions, and breakout spaces."
Begin by mapping how people actually work to determine who needs quiet, collaboration spaces, or frequent video calls, which sets layout, zoning, and furniture needs. Favor flexible, open layouts with modular furniture, movable partitions, and breakout spaces to allow rearrangement, save money, and ease scaling. Use high-quality upholstery, fabrics, and soft finishes—such as upholstered meeting pods, fabric privacy panels, and acoustic wall panels—to add warmth and control sound. Integrate brand colours subtly through upholstered chairs, accent walls, and cushions. Source second-hand furniture from surplus suppliers to reduce cost and environmental impact while accessing high-quality pieces.
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