Planning an Office Redesign? Here’s Your Interior Design Checklist for Success
Designing or remodeling an office is about more than choosing furniture and colors. A well-designed workplace supports your employees, reflects your brand, and makes a great impression on visitors. At CJ & Associates, we’ve helped businesses across Wisconsin and beyond create beautiful, functional spaces for over 40 years.
Here’s a helpful checklist to help make your office remodel a success today and as your business grows in the future.
Lighting
Good lighting makes a big difference in how people feel and work. Make sure your space has:
- Enough light without causing glare or eye strain.
- The same color of lighting is used throughout the office.
- Controls that let employees adjust lighting at their workstations.
- A mix of lighting types: general, task, and accent.
Ergonomics
Comfortable, adjustable ergonomic furniture helps people stay healthy and productive.
Look for:
- Adjustable desks and chairs.
- Monitors are positioned at eye level.
- Workspaces should be set up to reduce strain and movement injuries.
Branding Your Space
Your office should reflect who you are.
Consider adding:
- Company brand colors on walls, furniture, finishings, and/or décor.
- Your logo on chairs, tables, or artwork.
- Murals or inspiring quotes that reflect your company’s core values.
Health and Wellness Areas
Help employees stay healthy and focused by including:
- Quiet rooms or wellness rooms.
- Mother’s rooms or flexible spaces for personal needs.
- Designs that include natural light and promote good air quality.
- Biophilic Design is a popular trend to help bring the outside in and promote health and wellness.
Sound Control
Noise can be distracting. To keep it under control, use:
- Sound masking systems.
- Acoustic sound-absorbing panels on walls, ceilings, or floors.
Color and Atmosphere
The right colors for your office redesign create the right mood.
- Darker shades = cozy and calm.
- Light colors = open and airy.
- Bright colors = energetic.
- Earth tones = soothing and natural.
Wire Management
Keep cords and cables out of sight and organized.
- Use cable management products.
- Make sure IT equipment is easy to access without making the space appear messy.
Flexible Workspaces
Modern offices need to support different ways of working.
- Use flexible furniture and spaces like Teknion Architectural Interior Wall Systems.
- Create areas for both collaboration and focus time.
- Design a space that encourages employees to enjoy working in the office.
Textures
Different textures make a space more interesting and comfortable.
- Mix materials like wood, stone, metal, glass, and fabrics.
- Use textured wallpaper, rugs, or other features to add depth and warmth.
Choose the Right Design Partner for Your Office Redesign
Work with a team that:
- Understands your business and industry.
- Offers flexible, creative solutions.
- Manages the entire process from start to finish.
- Brings a wealth of industry experience.
- Is transparent about process expectations and communicates well.
Use this helpful design checklist, created by our team, to guide your next office redesign and set your project up for success.
CJ & Associates is a trusted design partner serving Wisconsin and beyond, helping businesses create spaces that work for today and grow for the future. Whether you need a small office update, a complete overhaul, or a new build, CJ & Associates has you covered. Contact us today for a free consultation.
