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The goal of space planning an office is to increase functionality, taking into consideration the different elements that make a workspace most efficient. The use of proper space planning results in stronger office environments filled with motivated employees and higher levels of productivity.
The elements of space planning
The goals for your business become the driving factors behind space planning; you determine how your space will be used by first, deciding what you hope to achieve there.
The way you set up your office depends on your main purposes for the space.
Do you need to inspire your employees to engage with their work or make room for better office collaboration? Are you concerned with the health and comfort of your employees? Answering these questions and setting up your goals for your office space are the first steps in space planning.
Consider a typical workday at your organization, then select furniture and a layout conducive to how your business most effectively functions.
If employees tend to work at their desks, choose a layout that gives everyone their own unique space. If your workers need to collaborate across departments, create designated spaces for group meetings. Your office environment should be functional while taking into consideration the special needs of those doing the work. Keep in mind things like noise levels in certain areas, space-saving opportunities, and flexible floor plans.
Another factor to keep in mind in space planning is employee health.
Designing your space to keep your employees safe and healthy leads to more effective work hours. Space planning allows you to prevent areas of congestion and to avoid hazards such as jungles of cables and poor air ventilation. Focusing on the health of everyone in the office helps you create a new office layout that keeps comfort and happiness at the forefront of the workweek.
Space planning comes with numerous benefits.
Proper planning of an office space leads to higher levels of productivity, as the more organized an office is, the easier it is to maneuver throughout the day and get things done. Employees feel more motivated and engaged with their work when they feel comfortable and happy in their workspace at a desk that suits their needs.
Higher employee satisfaction leads to the production of stronger ideas and business plans, increasing efficient work output. Innovation is stimulated in creative workspaces that take the typical office layout to a new level. Space planning leads to stronger, more connected workstations where groups of people learn how to best use their space to get things moving.
Let Accent Office Interiors help expertly plan out your perfect office space to improve workflow and productivity. From design to installation, and support beyond, we work to install creative office solutions beneficial to you. Give us a call at 850-386-5201 today to start space planning!
