5 Easy Ways to Create A Resimercial Office Space
The word resimercial describes the process of introducing residential elements into a commercial setting. Resimercial design’s popularity in workspaces just keeps growing.
The world of commercial design is constantly evolving, and that evolution has finally expanded to workspaces. On average, people spend 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, and 2,080 hours a year at work. The office environment must have a positive and home-like influence on the employees; because of the vast amount of time spent at work. Having an environment influenced by residential aspects not only increases the morale of the office, but it also increases productivity. Here are a couple of ways to ensure your business has the best workspace for your employees.
Add Plants
Plants improve air quality, that's a well-known fact. But did you know that plants also reduce stress and improve productivity? In a study conducted by Washington State University, participants felt more attentive in a room with plants when compared to a room without.
Plants have an inherent residential feel and will immediately add to the aesthetics of a space.
Design: Bakken and Baeck
Adding plants to any space is easy. Plants come in all different sizes. If there's room, adding a large potted plant to the floor can give the room the residential feel you need. If there's less space to work with, a tabletop plant or a hanging plant can do the trick.
Accessorize
Artwork, wallpaper, mirrors, they all add visual interest to a space and inspires creativity. Wall decor is often overlooked. When it's done right, it creates a finished and elevated look.
Area rugs, throw pillows, and table and shelf accessories like candles, books, vases, help add to the residential feel. These elements not only add color and interest to a drab office, but they can also help to improve the acoustics of the space.
Design: OFH
Accessories can add a whole lot of color to a bland office. Adding orange flowers in a vase, bright pillows, a patterned rug, all of it is an easy way to bring your office out from the dark.
Create a Welcoming Waiting Space
Whether you are a client waiting for a meeting, or in a doctor’s office waiting room, no one likes to wait very long. As a business owner, you can make the wait less painful by introducing comfort and convenience to these areas. The current trend is to introduce commercial grade furniture that is influenced by residential lines. A professional Interior Designer can help procure quality resimercial pieces to fit your space.
Design: Key Dental Group
An uncomfortable seat not only causes physical discomfort, but it can also negatively influence attitudes. Having quality seating will greatly improve the experience of those waiting. Pay attention to how traffic flows in your lobby and make space for your visitors to have space to sit comfortably and move around the space without being in the way.
Update Break Rooms
Jobs often become overwhelming and stressful, making it difficult for your mind and body to relax. The most undervalued room in an office in the break room. They create a secure space that employees can go to get rejuvenated throughout the day. The productivity of the employees increases and so does the office morale. The break room should be located away from the workspaces so the employees feel like they are really getting away from the hustle and bustle of the office. A break room should encourage employees to want to take breaks away from their desks.
Design: Bean Buro