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Three Reasons to Undergo an Office Refurbishment
Deciding that it’s time for an office refurbishment is not something that is made lightly, with a number of issues to consider before going ahead. A lot of office managers come to the idea of a revamp based on the state of the current room without considering what are actually some vital aspects that can affect the workforce and the subsequent workload.
You can’t rush into these projects as they’re often quite important and if you go to the wrong people, it can result in a substantial period of downtime, meaning your company is actually losing money and possibly business because of the project.
At ASG Office, we specialise in providing a complete office refurbishment service that causes the minimum amount of disruption possible, allowing you to continue running your business while we work to give your office a brand new look. So while there are plenty of factors that need to be considered before giving us the go-ahead with your project, you should also weight up the positives, with three key reasons why any business would benefit from a refurbishment, which are explained here:
Firstly, a refurbishment could create extra space to allow the business to employ more staff. By developing the current facilities, you could find that there is actually a better way to lay out the room which opens up more space within your current location, saving you money on relocation, opening the finances up to employ new members of staff.
You could also create a brand new meeting or boardroom that allows you to hold conferences and official meetings at your current location, as opposed to paying to hire a facility at another location. A unique space for management to plan for the future of the company and for exciting new partnerships is highly likely to impress potential clients and investors.
Finally, you can provide a workspace that encourages your employees to bring out their best possible work. A fresh, exciting look to an office can impact positively on those working there, giving them the feeling that their management value their morale and contributions.
To find out more about any of our projects or to arrange a consultation about an office refurbishment, speak to a member of staff at ASG Office by calling 01908 375020 today.
Transform Your Office Interior in a Matter of Days
For those who don’t work there, offices can seem like relatively dull places, with employees walking around or sitting at computers waiting for five o’clock to come around before heading home. But a lot of those perceptions are based on the outside of the building. Grey, depressing walls can give the impression that the offices are equally dull.
However, what they don’t see is the high quality office interior that’s been installed by an expert in the industry, making it a vibrant and exciting place to work. ASG Office have worked with numerous companies over the years, building up our experience and reputation for giving tired workplaces a brand new image that encourages employees to produce their best work.
An office with an exciting design with vibrant colours and a modern feel can make employees feel more relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings. The same can be said for clients, both present and potential. When you invite a business partner, investor or perspective client in for a meeting, they’re more likely to do business with your firm if they see an office full of life with workers excited to turn up in the morning, come rain or shine.
When companies think about office interior design, they automatically question how much the project is likely to cost. However, a revamp doesn’t need to cost the earth, it can be relatively simple and comfortably within budget.
Just doing as little as installing a new type of flooring can totally change the feel of a room. Tired old carpets, scratched wooden surfaces, ripped vinyl, it doesn’t look good from the inside, so imagine what it looks like for an outsider coming in…not good.
Similarly, wallpaper hanging off the walls or chipped paint work originally put up when the office was built can look tired and unprofessional, and that can put a lot of companies off doing business with other firms.
Find out how ASG Office could transform your office interior within a few days, turning it into a successful and exciting place to work. Contact us today for an initial consultation on 01908 375020. You and your employees will be glad you did.
Is your office looking tired? Problem solved
An office fitout can give a workspace a new lease of life, turning it from a tired old room into a multi-purpose and fully functional environment, without costing the earth. Many companies use the ‘if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it’ philosophy when it comes to the aesthetics of their office, while others use the transformation to inspire their staff.
So many offices don’t realise that the way the office is designed can affect the amount of space available, often resorting to relocation or complete renovations, which can be very expensive and are frequently unnecessary. By working with ASG Office, we can transform your cramped and outdated office space into a vibrant, modern facility that gives you the option to bring more staff or furniture into the space you didn’t realise was available.
We can bring years of experience in the design and installation sides and work with and around you, bringing you a stylish solution to your office design problems, making it a facility that people want to work in.
By bringing in new, specially designed furniture and arranging it to suit your business needs, you could find that there is a lot more room available, allowing your staff to have their own space, feel more comfortable and produce their best work as a result.
This extra space could also allow you to bring in items such as sofas and coffee tables, opening up the office for a ‘rest area’, where your staff can get away from their desks at break times and relax, as opposed to spending their first to last minutes of the working day at their desk in front of a computer screen.
Alternatively, you could create your own meeting area, allowing the business to invite clients or investors in to see how everything works in a relaxed environment, while maintaining that professional image.
For more information on how an office fitout could make the difference to your business, give ASG Office a call today on 01908 375020 or contact us online, and you can get on the way to transforming the look and feel of your business, for a fraction of the price of relocation or renovation.
Take Pride in your Appearance
It’s quite rare at present to walk into an office block and see any signs of development since the building was completed and the rooms were opened up for businesses to use. This often means that those offices are dark, dreary places to look at. Imagine working there – not good is it? Something as simple as an office refurbishment can transform that space into an exciting room, bursting with life and employees who actually want to be there.
We’ve gone into a lot of buildings in the last decade or so, and we’ve been amazed at the way some businesses can operate in the conditions they do. Small, poorly laid-out rooms with dim lighting and tatty floors don’t inspire anybody but it’s easier for some companies to sweep all that under the carpet, (so to speak), than to do anything about it.
A company that doesn’t take pride in its appearance is unlikely to attract new clients and investors if those people take one look around and run for the nearest exit.
Similarly, you style your business to be successful and appealing to others. Think of an office refurbishment() as a makeover, or even just a haircut. It doesn’t have to be substantial; you can change just the lighting if you wish, even that can make a big difference. Refurbishments can range from simple projects to complete revamps, ripping the contents out and starting again – a bit like cleaning out your wardrobe, throwing away all the clothes you never wear to make room for your new autumn/winter wardrobe.
It all depends on budget and the time you have available to down tools. We try to work around your busy schedule, making sure that time is as short as possible.
Take pride in your appearance as a company and give your office a look that compliments the business. Contact ASG Office and we’ll take you through all of your office refurbishment options. Call now on 01908 375020 or leave us a message via our contact form.
Kick start your business with an office interior design project
The look of a company is very important, and I don’t just mean in terms of the professionalism or the logo. Office interior designing() doesn’t just affect the way your current employees see the company, but also the views of potential customers.
Customers and clients are more likely to be impressed by a firm with a vibrant office as opposed to one that is focused simply on production, full of workers that go through the motions day after day.
A new look for the office can have a series of positive knock-on effects for any firm, in whatever industry you work in. It can help to improve the morale of the staff that work there every day, which subsequently improves productivity, profits and the mood of the management. At ASG Office, we can help you to achieve a new look for your company without paying over the odds for a man or woman with a pencil and a bit of paper.
We specialise in office interior designing, and can help you to turn a tired office into an exciting location full of activity and revitalized, motivated staff. You don’t need to take out huge bank loans to pay for the refurbishment because it doesn’t have to be an expensive process. When people think of an office revamp, they’re repelled by the thought of a substantial outlay with new furniture, lighting, flooring and artwork on the walls of a plant, but this doesn’t have to be the case.
A lot of refurbishments can be as simple as new lighting and nothing more, or new furniture to make sure the staff are as comfortable as they need to be in order to do their jobs to the best of their ability – a win win situation for everybody.
Office interior designing can be the kick start your business needs to go to the next level, so give ASG Office a call today on 01908 375020 and get on your way to improving the internal and external image of your company.
A Modern Feel for a Modern Firm
Sometimes the office can feel a bit stale. Sitting in the same room for years, staring at the same four walls, going through the motions is hardly inspiring. An office refurbishment can change that, making your workforce want to come to work each day.
With more than a decade of experience in completely transforming offices, ASG Office are on hand to help you to get away from the mundane room, without having the inconvenience and expenditure involved with moving.
Office refurbishment doesn’t have to be expensive. There is no need to bring in interior designers who might charge you over the odds for a few scribbles linked to feng shui and alike, our team of experts work with you to provide an exciting new facility, at a fraction of the cost.
Expansions are not always possible, but because of the layout of the current office space, companies may not realise that simple refurbishment is an option to them. The way the desks or filing cabinets are laid out could give the impression that there simply isn’t the room to improve. A refurbishment could be as simple as installing new desks and chairs that are much smaller, giving the room a much larger feel.
Alternatively, making changes to things that are often overlooked, such as the lighting, flooring or decoration can make a big difference to even the smallest office. Upgrading the floor surface to a more modern vinyl, laminate, wood or carpet can give the room a much more up-to-date feel.
If a room suffers from a lack of natural light, then the artificial alternative is important. Getting the right kind of light for an office can make the difference between increased and decreased productivity. If your employees cannot see their computers or writing properly, they’re going to struggle to work, effective lighting is an easy solution.
If an office refurbishment sounds like the solution to all your current office problems, get in touch with the experts at ASG Office today by calling 01908 375020.
Time For A Revamp?
A lot of companies find that an uninspiring, depressing environment decreases productivity and morale among staff. So to ensure this doesn’t happen with your business, it might be time to update with a new office interior design to give your room a real spark.
At ASG Office, we can work with and around you to give you the sort of design that will transform your current environment into a hive of activity and, most importantly, give you a place that people enjoy going to work in.
While many people may be put off by an office interior design project because of the time or financial restrictions in place, some can be very cheap and simple, starting with a simple partition for instance. Just separating a large, uninspiring room into two smaller areas can make it feel much more like a close, friendly environment that people want to work in.
An old carpet floor that has become worn out and rough around the edges can give the impression that the company doesn’t have an interest in how it looks. A new floor can be a cheap, quick fix to an office and we have plenty of designs to choose from in our range.
Nice lighting can give off a warm, attractive feel which is what any business should have, encouraging people to join or work with the firm.
Talk to ASG Office and we can discuss your office interior design options from a complete revamp to a single partition, keeping you involved in the whole process – from initial consultation to the final sign off at the end. Call us today on 01908 375020 and speak to one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members.
Improve Your Working Environment
If you’re the sort of business that enjoys inviting current and potential clients over for meetings, you don’t want your guests climbing over boxes and furniture. Moving out of your current office space could be out of the question for a number of reasons, so investing in an office refurbishment is the obvious solution.
ASG Office has years of experience in improving the often limited space in offices and turning them into usable, and productive workspaces. Businesses immediately think of relocation when it comes to growing as a company, but they don’t have to. Quite often the only problem with their current location is the layout of the building and its contents.
Office refurbishment can save you hundreds, if not thousands of pounds in the long run in comparison to relocation, meaning that a more productive environment creates pure profit. In short, you would be spending a little to make a lot.
An office that runs smoothly, with a good atmosphere among the staff is more likely to see increased production and improved profits. So taking the time to refurbish your current working environment is obviously a good investment.
We can help you out with everything you would need for your new office, with everything from chairs and desks up to conference and training rooms, and we can help you right from the initial design stage through to the completion of the project.
At ASG, we have spent more than a decade turning even the smallest of spaces across the Midlands into hives of productivity. So contact us and find out how an office refurbishment can make all the difference to the image and success of your company.
For All Your Office Stationary
Offices need a lot of organisation if they’re to run smoothly, with supplies of paper, ink and even pens proving to be more important than people think. If you don’t have stationary, you can’t produce anything tangible, it’s as simple as that. At ASG Office, we pride ourselves on being the experts in office stationary supplies Midlands, offering you a huge range of products to make sure you can produce everything you need to run your office efficiently.
With our free and fast delivery service, we can make sure that you have everything you need when you want it.
Our huge range of paper can suit all your requirements; from specialist printing and photo paper to the finest quality for hand written letters we have what you need in stock, and we can even sort you out with the smartest envelopes to send them in.
Speaking of printing, such is our expertise in office stationary supplies Midlands; we can even help you find the right printer, fax and copier supplies so you get exactly what you need.
We can even help you with your filing with a great range of cabinets and drawers to keep all of your office stationary in, helping you make your room as organised and efficient as possible.
To see how the experts in office stationary supplies Midlands can help your business, contact ASG Office today on 01908 375020 or fill in our online contact form.
Keeping it Safe
You’ve probably seen those ‘no win, no fee’ adverts that promote the idea of employees suing their business as a result of a fall or a trip. Whilst this is nowhere near as common as the adverts might make out, it does emphasise the important of employee safety when planning your office refurbishment.
ASG Office have a long and established reputation of creating office designs that more than meet the standard CDM Health and Safety Requirements required for any new development.
It’s important to ensure that you consider the various essentials for keeping your employees safe, which will usually mean that you follow your industry’s unique requirements, including their policies towards welfare, heights, accident reporting and any hygiene requirements.
One of the most important factors involved in keeping your employees safe is to ensure that they’re always kept notified of the refurbishment. Putting news of the re-design on your website is a good way of doing this, but you can also hold meetings with your employees to make them aware or create newsletters around the office for them to read.
Needless to say, ASG Office can offer you all the necessary advice that you’ll need to help plan your office refurbishment safely and efficiently, so get in contact now and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements further.
Office Refurbishment: Finding The Right Firm
As you’ll already be aware, investing in office refurbishment is no small decision! That’s why it’s important to ensure that you make the right decision about which company you choose, something that our tips below should help you to do:
Look for a company that can offer project management. You might be the company looking for a new office, but that doesn’t make it your particular area of expertise! Try to work with a firm that can deal with the whole office refurbishment themselves: this way, you can get on with doing what you do best, and let them worry about the details.
Can they provide examples of previous work? Needless to say, any company that you’re paying a significant amount of money to carry out a move as big as this one should be able to demonstrate a proven record of high quality refits. They should also be able to provide you with details and quality images of the work – if they can’t, then it might be wise to look elsewhere!
Do they possess knowledge of your industry. Whatever your company is involved in, the chances are that you’ll have your own unique traits and requirements, not to mention legal requirements for your building. Any office refurbishment firm should be able to work within these guidelines to ensure there are no potential problems with the new design.
To find out more about how office refurbishment can benefit you, get in contact with ASG Office now.
Why Invest In Office Refurbishment?
Image is everything.
Whether you offer a flower delivery service or operate a five hundred staffed call centre, it’s hard to underestimate the value of an office that looks it’s best. It gives your staff a sense of pride. It works for you when clients come calling. It represents the quality service that you stand for.
At ASG Office, we have years of experience in office refurbishment. If you’re currently occupying a dreary old building that wouldn’t seem out of place in Great Expectations, we can help you. If you need a new set of desks and aren’t sure of the most efficient arrangement, we can help you. If you’ve simply got a ton of money from a new investor and want a new environment with all the bells and whistles, we can help you too!
Naturally, office refurbishment can seem intimidating to many people: after all, it’s a pretty big job in any environment, let alone if you have a large amount of employees. Fortunately, we’re able to offer a full consultancy service, saving you the worry of project managing, and letting you do what you do best.
To find out more about how office refurbishment can benefit you and your company, get in contact with ASG Office now by clicking here.
Considering ICT In Office Refurbishment
In the world of office refurbishment, it’s important to ensure that you make the appropriate considerations with regards to preparing your new design for the installation of ICT services. These are some of the things that you’ll need to consider:
Internet connection. Most modern businesses rely on the internet for one reason or another, so it’s important to make sure that your new office interior design provides plenty of opportunity for either the installation of Ethernet cable ports or wireless reception to ensure high speed internet is available to everyone.
It’s important in most businesses for printers and scanners to be made available to all the employees, which mean that you should ensure your office design makes appropriate space for enough of this equipment to ensure that you can operate at your maximum compatibility.
Do you need to provide space for an ICT department? If you’re a larger firm that needs a significant amount of networking, then the chances are you’ll need to supply an office for the department solely to deal with the web network and the Ethernet, with the master computer and the like all pre-installed.
Ensure that someone is responsible for this area. Even if you don’t have an IT department, it’s likely that there is someone in your business who understands the computer requirements – ensure that this person liases with your office refurbishment company so that they can make known the exact needs that you have.
To find out more about office refurbishment, get in contact with ASG Office now.
Keeping Your Office Design Environmentally Friendly
Keeping things ‘green’ is a vital part of any modern working environment. That’s why any new office refurbishment should do everything it can to adopt more environmentally friendly design features. That’s why we’ve come up with these tips to help you:
Make as much use of natural light as possible. A great way to cut down on the amount of electricity that’s used in your office is to ensure that you make as much use as possible of any available natural light. Often, simply removing blinds and curtains during the summer months will mean that you don’t have to use electrical lighting at all.
Ensure you have a paper and card recycling system in place. One of the immediate priorities for anyone seeking to obtain a more green office is to ensure that your new office refurbishment contains a system in place to ensure that paper and card is sorted and recycled in the correct manner.
Keep things paper free. One of the biggest ways that old fashioned offices – and particularly businesses such as accountants and solicitors – used to err in the area of the environment was the huge amount of paper that they would waste. In the modern day, there’s no excuse for using systems based on computers: a computer-based system is actually far more efficient way of managing your data, as well as having a definite positive slant on the environment.
For more tips and advice on office refurbishment, get in contact with ASG Office now.
Making Best Use of Your Office Space
When office interior designing, one of the most important things to consider is to ensure that you make best use of the space you have available, especially if there isn’t that much available! These are our basic tips for helping you ensure that you make the most of the room:
Evaluate what you really need. A lot of office interior designing is based around the re-use of older furniture, rather than necessarily using newer models. However, that doesn’t mean that you should be keeping everything! Take a look at what pieces of furniture you really need. Getting rid of the bits that don’t really serve a purpose can free up a lot of space.
Know the office’s purpose. It’s important that you don’t take up any unnecessary room, but if your space is designed for a particular reason, then it should fulfill this function fully. If you run a telephony based service, it’s important that you provide the equipment that enables your employees to work to their maximum capacity: that means enough room for all the phone lines. Trying to compromise on necessities is never a good idea!
Take advice from experts. In any area of office interior designing, it’s important that you consult those people who have years of experience in this area, as they will likely know little tricks and ways that you can get around your limitations. You might know roughly what you want, but they’ll help you to maximise your potential.
To find out more about how office interior designing can help you, get in contact with ASG Office now.
Office Interior Design For Smaller Offices
Whilst there are inevitably similarities with the other areas of office interior designing, creating the perfect smaller working environment has it’s own rules with which you need to work. How to go about creating that ideal smaller office? Start here:
Create an accurate impression. If the reality of your business is that you’re a smaller operator, then that’s fine, but creating the impression that you’re a huge multi-national corporation isn’t a great idea. Simply create a professional air – you don’t need to be bothered with eight fax machines and four computers if there’s just two of you!
Take advantage of nature. We’ve always emphasised the importance of plants and the like as part of any office design, and in a smaller room it’s even more important. It can be possible for smaller offices to feel very restrictive, and some plants or flowers can do wonders in installing a renewed sense of space.
Use bright colours. As we mentioned above, it’s important to ensure that you create the impression of space in a smaller office, even if the space isn’t actually there! One sure fire way to make the room bigger is to use bright colours such as creams or very pale blues and greens, all of which will create an impression of nature. Using more garish colours or darker ones is definitely not recommended!
To find out more about how office interior designing can help you, get in contact with ASG Office now.
Office Interior Designing: The Basics
One of the most important aspects of obtaining the ideal working environment is office interior designing. However, it can seem tricky sometimes knowing where to begin. That’s why we’ve come up with these tips on the basics – after all, everyone has to start somewhere!
Pick the right furniture. In the end, the furniture that you choose is what will decide how efficient you and your employees are during their working day. Take the time to pick furniture that is both functional as well as comfortable will ensure that you’re all working to your optimum capacity.
Use the right colours. We’ve mentioned this part of the design before, but applying the right colour scheme to your office really is very important, as it can legitimately affect the psychological mood of the employees. To keep them fired up, use reds and oranges, where as using blues and greens is the way forward for relaxation.
Get the layout right. Whilst having the right equipment and furniture is a central part of office interior designing, it’s important that you take the time to ensure that it’s all laid out in the most efficient way, as the last thing you want is to have colleagues running around all over the room trying to reach the equipment they need!
Whilst many things go into the world of office interior designing, the above three tips are a great place to start!
Creating The Illusion Of Space
Whilst it can sometimes be tempting to be a bit jealous of those with far more space, it’s important to remember that every business has to start somewhere. There are a few tricks and hints that you can follow in order to create the illusion of more space in your office design and ASG – experts in office refurbishment Midlands – are here to help:
Use open cupboards. If you’re a firm that uses a large amount of wall storage (eg a solicitors or accountants) then making use of cupboards and cabinets that have open storage within can create a surprising amount of space, especially compared with using closed off equivalents.
Use wall storage. If you’re seeking to save as much floor space as possible, then the ideal choice is to take advantage of storage room in wall spaces such as bookshelves and other cupboards. This will mean that your floor is left for the essentials such as desks, chairs, etc.
Use sliding/transparent doors. This is a technique that originated in domestic design, but is just as applicable to office design. If your building uses several smaller rooms, then installing transparent glass in the doors that separate them can make a big difference to the amount of space that it will appear to have. It also maximizes available light, which is one of the primary aims when it comes to the creation of space.
To find out more about how office interior design can enhance your business, get in contact with ASG Office now.
The Psychological Impact of Office Design
When you’re looking to create your perfect interior office design, there are many factors that can impact the eventual end product. One of the ones that you might not have considered is the potential psychological impact that different aspects of office design can have. ASG Office – experts in office refurbishment– are here to explain some of the ways that office design psychology can work.
Brightness of available light can directly influence happiness levels. Seems obvious, doesn’t it? You’d be surprised, though, how few companies take into account how important having a well-lit office can be. Various studies have shown that the amount of bright (preferably natural) light that people get during the day makes a big impact on their happiness levels, so always take it into account.
Dress to Impress. When you’re attending a meeting to help you increase business and gain new clients, do you wear your baggy jogging bottoms and curry-stained t-shirt? No: you dress to the nines to create an air of positivity and success: your office should do the same! Take advice from experts in office interior design, and you’ll be able to create a truly cutting edge design that will work for you as hard as your employees do.
Utilise colours in the right way. Colour can have a big impact on the mood of an office’s occupant: if you’re looking to create a calm and soothing effect then it’s a good idea to try and use greys, blues and other aquatic colours. On the other hand, for a more vibrant and intense environment, then oranges and reds are the ideal choice.
To find out how much office refurbishment can benefit you, give ASG Office a call now.
Common Mistakes in Office Interior Refurbishment
Office interior designing is a wonderfully exciting prospect. Not only will it lead to a wonderful new working environment for you and your staff in an aesthetic sense, but it can also even increase productivity levels! However, it’s important to avoid those mistakes which befall all to many different firms. Here then, are ASG Office’s – leaders in office refurbishment midlands – tips on things you should avoid when investing in a new office design:
Not planning to a budget. Whilst you might expect this to be a problem more in common with domestic refurbishment, you might be surprised! Needless to say, it’s vital that whoever is responsible for the office being modified carefully calculates exactly what your specific budget should be, and then ensures you stick to it – otherwise you might end up with a rather cross managing director!
Not calculating the exact space available. Whilst office interior design can do wonders for a working space, please do remember that it doesn’t make the actual space bigger! A professional interior design company will ensure that the space you have available works to it’s maximum capacity, but that doesn’t mean you’ll suddenly have enough room for an extra department, so don’t pencil one in until you’ve had a discussion with a professional designer.
Consider your aims. Whether you carry out a part of the design yourself, or simply rely on experts such as office refurbishment midlands experts ASG, you can be sure that obtaining the perfect working environment depends on your providing the right information as to exactly what you want from it. Whether you need an entire telephony unit installed or simply require two desks, two computers and a printer, working out your exact aim in advance is very important.
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Choosing The Right Chairs For Your Office
One of the major aspects of office refurbishment is choosing the right furniture to suit both your employees and the design itself, and choosing the right chairs is a big part of that. Making the right decision in this area will have a big impact on the comfort of your employees, which is why it’s not one that you should take lightly. That’s why ASG – experts in office refurbishment Midlands – are here to help you with their guide on choosing the right office chairs.
Ensure they’re adjustable. As you’ll be very aware, all of your employees are different and have varying requirements. That’s why it’s important to make sure that any office chairs you purchase are adjustable for height, movement and other aspects of posture to ensure that each person will be able to tailor it to themselves. If you don’t, you’re going to end up with a lot of employees with bad backs!
Provide executive features to all of your employees. Fortunately, we’ve long since moved on from the days where ‘swivelly’ chairs were a novelty! It’s important that employees in a modern office are given chairs that both rotate and can easily wheel around – in the ever more intense modern working environments, chairs need to be ready to go!
Choose comfortable materials. If you’re trying to encourage your staff to be more and more productive, then you should provide them with chairs that have enough padding that will enable them to be seated for eight hours a day or so and remain in enough comfort throughout the day. The last thing you want is everyone standing up every twenty minutes because they’ve got pins and needles!
Buy quality. As with any form of office refurbishment, it makes far more sense to spend the extra funds on high quality equipment now than have to purchase a whole new set in a year or two. High quality office furniture is one of the best investments that you’ll ever make.
For more tips and advice on office refurbishment, get in touch with ASG – leaders in office refurbishment Midlands – now by clicking here.
Office Interior Designing: The Factors That You Might Not Consider
There are many different factors that go into effective office interior designing, some more obvious than others. Whilst you might have considered the merits of colour and furniture, we’d put a fair bet that ambience might not have cropped up. That’s why we at ASG Office – experts in office refurbishment Midlands – are here with the office tips that simply may not have occurred to you before now:
Ambience is everything. The importance of the correct lighting cannot be underestimated when it comes to office interior designing. Distributing any light and illumination effectively is key, as is placing electrical outlets in a strategic location. The last thing you (or anybody) want is to end up with one side of the office blindingly bright and the other looking like a cupboard!
Colours have more impact than you might think. In the world of office design, colours come down to far more than simply ‘That red is lovely’ or ‘I’m not so keen on the blue.’ Psychological tests have proven that certain colours can have a legitimate impact on everything from the serenity levels of your staff to their productivity. Consult a professional designer to help you, and your colours will help you more than you thought possible!
Consider Feng Shui. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese science that developed to help increase the positive energy in the office – something that can doubtless become a real asset to any ambitious company. Consulting an expert in this specialism can end up leading you to new areas of design that you might not have considered before
Landscaping. You know how important your office building is – but have you thought about the value of the exterior? Whether you have an external breakout area or simply a place indoors where there are plants and the like, taking the time to really think about exactly which elements of nature to choose to have here can end up making a big different as to the positive impact that your office can have.
For more of the latest tips on office interior designing, contact ASG Office – experts in office refurbishment Midlands – now by clicking the link here.
Office Refurbishment: The Five Stages
As any contemporary office manager knows, planning is a vital aspect of successful project. This is as relevant whilst preparing office interior designing as it is in any area, so we here at ASG office decided to provide you with the five usual stages that any office refurbishment company will go through when working on a project:
Space planning and designing. Just as relevant as your planning is the company’s own, where they will take the time to measure the layout of the office and take their time creating what they believe to be the optimum design for you, as well as attempting to troubleshoot any potential issues well in advance.
Survey the current services. Any modern office is likely to have a variety of current services that will need to be analysed, such as the electrics and any other mechanical systems. This is an essential part of the process, as these systems will have to be integrated into any design so have to be accounted for as early as possible.
Costing. Don’t worry, no-one likes this bit! However, any office refurbishment company will ensure that this stage is done with the minimum of fuss and presents you with a fee for the whole project that takes in the amount of man power needed, the materials and furniture that need to be purchased and any other significant factors that need to be considered.
Delivery according to a structured program. It’s the aim of any office refurbishment company to try and minimise disruption to the working day, which is why it’s important to work out a structure to the refurbishment that will ensure that only the minimum disruption will occur, with only specialist tradesmen working at specific times. This is far more suitable rather than having everyone in at once!
Installation. Once the design has been completed, the final step is to ensure that all the furniture, equipment and the like is installed and your office is up and running. Congratulations, and enjoy the new office!
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Choosing The Right Desks For Your Office
If you’re considering office refurbishment, then there are many factors that need to be considered if you’re going to come up with the ideal working environment. One of the biggest choices is which desks to purchase. Well, ASG Office – experts in office refurbishment Midlands – are here to help with our tips on choosing the right office desks.
Choose the right material. This can be affected by both aesthetic and functional reasons. If you’re a young, up-and-coming company then the chances are you might prefer to work using desks constructed from thick glass that can be coloured according to your individual décor. Alternatively, if you manage an office that requires the occasional piece of more hands-on design work, then solid woods are going to be far more practical.
Consider the uses. What they’re needed for should have a big impact on the desks that you choose. If you’re a paper-free, online business, then the chances are you just need space for your computer. On the other hand, a traditional accountant is likely to need sufficient space for a phone, a computer as well as room for various amount of paper documentation.
Work according to space. The shaping of the desks that you buy should depend a lot on the amount of space that you have to work with. Whilst round/unusual shaped desks may present a cooler, more contemporary image, they are also not the most economical with space. If you’re slightly restricted for area, then you will be able to get far more square desks in whilst still allowing for space for user area, equipment etc.
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Keeping Office Interior Designing
When choosing to have invest in a new office, it’s important to bear in mind that as well as all your equipment and working areas, it’s important to include features which will make the room(s) better and more pleasant areas to work in. That’s why ASG Office – experts in office interior designing – are here to offer you their expert tips:
Offer a place where your employees can rest their eyes. It doesn’t have to be a huge area, but whether you choose to use artwork, large window views or some office plants, everyone in the office should have somewhere to look if they want to avoid the glare of computer technology.
Include a break-out area. It’s important to provide areas where your employees can relax away from their desks. At the very least, you should offer comfortable seating and at least one table where food can be eaten. Employees eating at their desks is never a good idea – because of mess as well as the stress of being stuck at their computers all day.
Obtain high quality lighting. This is important both in the office itself as well as any relaxation areas, as poor lighting can cause a variety of problems from headaches and dizziness to the increased risk of falls. Obtain advice from an expert such as ASG Office, and you’ll end up with the perfect lighting for your individual space.
Provide areas where your staff can interact with each other. There’s nothing worse than an office where there’s no opportunity for staff interaction during the day, so it’s important that you take it into account when designing. Items such as copiers and scanners can be kept together, or alternatively vending machines can offer the same function. Remember, high morale at work increase productivity, so those two-minute chats during the day will do your company the world of good!
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The Impact of Colour Schemes in Office Interior Designing
When it comes to office interior designing there are few more important factors than choosing the right colour scheme. Get this right, and you’ll be able to generate everything from good moods to a more efficient workforce! That’s why we here at ASG Office – leaders in office refurbishment Midlands – have come up with these tips to help you choose the right colours for your office.
Don’t think that you have to use your company’s own colour scheme for everything. If your logo is in a very vivid and almost luminous green then it might not be the best choice for painting on all the walls! A possible solution could be to use the company colours in small amounts – the frames around pictures, certain panels on the desks etc. In this manner they will combine with more neutral colours such as pale creams and whites to create an office that has your distinct flavour without being over-powering.
Co-ordinate the wooden shading. 90% of offices will employ a certain amount of natural wood in their design, whether for the chairs, desks or even the doors. However, it’s important to ensure that the wood matches the other main colours used in terms of shade – and yes, wood can clash! Whilst you can choose to paint over woods, a stain that darkens the material can be used to make sure that even natural grain can blend in perfectly with the rest of your design.
Use colours to create the atmosphere you want. If you’re seeking to create a peaceful, calming mood then pale blues and greens are the ideal choices, always generating the impression of nature and peace in general. However, if you’re looking to create a vibrant, energetic atmosphere then red, yellow and orange are all perfect, especially if you’re an office that operates a 24 policy. It can actually have an impact on how alert your workforce is.
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The Importance of Lighting in Office Design
When it comes to office interior designing, it’s important to never underestimate how important obtaining the correct lighting can be. However beautiful and stylish your new design looked on paper, the right lights will make it shine as much as the wrong ones can make it look drab and boring. That’s why we here at ASG Office – experts in office refurbishment midlands – have come up with these tips to help you obtain the perfect lighting:
Custom Lighting. This is an ideal solution for any bespoke office design, as standard lighting will usually be created with the aim of traditional, fairly square rooms. If your office is in a more unique shape (as many are these days) then obtaining customized lighting will mean that you can tailor it to perfectly accentuate the rest of the space. A unique space means that unique office interior designing is usually the best approach!
Natural lighting. A great way to create a vibrant environment is to make as much as you can out of the available natural light through such equipment as skylights. Not only is this a very economical move – the more natural light you use, the lower your bills – it’s also well known as a technique that can improve company morale.
Use shielded lighting. When working in an office environment that involves a lot of screens, it’s important to try and avoid screen glare. Shielded lamps and lights are an ideal way to avoid this issue. Any office design expert will be able to help you in using these so that they light up the office perfectly without creating the glare on any screens.
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Decorating An Office Reception Area
As every successful businessman knows, first impressions make a huge difference. That’s why one of the most important things to consider when office interior designing is the creation of your reception area. As the first thing any visitors will see, it’s a true representation of your business. That’s why the experts at ASG Office – leaders in office refurbishment midlands – have created this list of tips and things to consider when designing a new reception area.
Use greenery. Whatever else you include in your design, plants are an ideal and inexpensive way to brighten up any reception area. Large floor plants are an ideal choice, as they can be easily tucked out of the way in the corner. However, smaller plants can also be included near the desks or on side shelving. All forms of office interior designing are improved with plant-life of some kind.
Use suitable paintings and photographs. Whatever type of business you operate, you can rest assured that you’ll be able to find some sort of display photo or painting that will sum up your attitudes and ambitions, whether it’s relentless ambition and dynamic success, or simply creating a great service. Your reception area is a representation of the company, so it’s decoration should be too.
Books and magazines make great décor. It’s an unfortunate fact that reception areas will often double up as waiting rooms, especially during those busy periods. That’s why including various magazines and books on a suitable coffee table will keep your visitors occupied. It’s also wise to include some of your own promotional material, too. There’s no harm in letting others find out more about your company while they’re waiting!
Include a wall-hanging TV. Whilst we’re not suggesting that you have to be screening re-runs of ‘Family Guy’ to your unsuspecting visitors, a wall-hanging television tuned to a business channel of some kind is never a bad idea, leaving your visitors somewhere to focus their attention if they don’t fancy picking up a magazine. It also creates an impression of a company which is modern technology friendly, which is never a bad thing.
Supply comfortable seating. If you’re delayed in greeting a new visitor because of one reason or the other, then they should at least be comfortable! It’s simply good manners to supply high-quality seating for your reception area. Bear in mind that any visitors could end up being potential customers, so showing that you care about their needs is a very good thing. Ensure that you get staff members of various sizes to test out potential chairs as you want to purchase the model that is considered the most comfortable by the largest variety of people.
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Office Interior Designing Tips
When it comes to office interior designing even the most hardened managing director can end up seeming a bit intimidated by the myriad of options and choices that are available. In order to help you in the task ASG Office – office refurbishment midlands specialists – have come up with these specific things to consider when beginning your interior design.
Lighting. Needless to say, lighting makes a huge influence on the overall tone of a working space. Ensuring that there is ample lighting will create an air of positivity and productivity. Not only this, but it was also minimize the risk of health concerns. Strained eyes, poor vision and headaches can all be attributed to dim lighting, and are all things that will have a substantial impact on your success! Whatever your design, high quality lighting is vital.
Paint. Remember: colour is everything when it comes to office interior designing. The paint that you choose will reflect both your firm’s purpose as well as industry, and can make a big difference to the effect that your office has on both staff and visitors. If you’re in a more traditional profession such as law or medicine, then blues and greens are the ideal choice in creating a more tranquil and calm atmosphere. Reds and browns on the other hand have been shown to create a stronger feeling of rejuvenation, so they can be a great choice if you have a 24/7 office environment and employees working all hours of the day.
Décor. It’s very important for office design to create an impression of efficiency and high quality organization. Clutter should be nowhere to be seen! For instance, attempt to have larger equipment such as photocopiers and printers in their own separate area, as this will prevent them from ‘crowding’ the working desks, creating a messy image. If you’re seeking good ways of decorating an office, then wall hangings are a great way to do so. Professional qualifications, awards, commendations and staff photographs are all a great way to prevent barren bare-walls.
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Great Reasons To Refurbish Your Office
Choosing to have your office refitted is always a big decision, and is never one you should take lightly. However, did you know that it can be a legitimate long term investment, too? ASG – leaders in office refurbishment Midlands – have brought together this list of benefits that an office refit can bring you:
It’s a great investment for the future. Planning for growth is a vital part of managing any company that wants to succeed, and an office refurbishment is a big step in a positive direction. A bespoke office design will enable you to provide space for both the new staff and the new equipment you’ll be obtaining over the next few years.
Improved facilities will increase productivity. Everyone’s worked in an office at some point where the fax doesn’t fax, the printer will only print greyscale and the phone earpieces smell somewhat questionable. How much of the time do your staff spend standing around waiting for dodgy equipment to jump into life? If the answer is ‘more than half an hour a day’, then purchasing new equipment is a great investment that will save you hundreds of man hours in the future.
Improved morale. A vital part of any business is to try and keep staff morale as high as possible. What better way to keep your colleagues happy than by giving them somewhere they can be happy and proud to work in?
You can take the ‘green’ option. If you’re refurbishing an office that’s more than ten years old, the chances are that it’s probably not that environmentally friendly in its current design. Most modern office refurbishment companies will be able to help you improve this by introducing sustainable sources into the new office. As well as being great for PR, it’s always nice to know your company is doing its bit!
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Great Tips For Choosing Office Furniture
When it comes to office refurbishment, there are few things more important to get right than choosing the office furniture: just ask your staff who’ll have to use it all day! That’s why ASG Office – experts in office refurbishment midlands – have come up with these hints and tips to help you choose the best office furniture for your firm:
Plan for space. It sounds obvious, but always remember that chairs need to swivel, drawers need to open and people need to fit between the chairs and the desks! We’ve seen a few offices where chaos reigned as soon as the staff tried to use it, simply because the owners didn’t plan sufficiently.
Plan for different staff. Any staff that spend constant time on the phones are going to need a lot of space so that their calls are always audible, as well as needing sufficient room between desks for all the wires that will be necessary in a telephony environment. Managers will likely require their own phoneline as well as space for photocopiers, faxes etc that they can use whatever they want without queuing up. Office refurbishment midlands and elsewhere needs to be carefully prepared, or else your new office will have the same problems as the old one!
What impression do you want to give off? If you’re a traditional firm of solicitors then you’ll want to present an impression of calm and efficiency, whereas a modern graphic design firm will want to be exactly that: cutting edge and modern. Any reputable office furniture company will be happy to help you make the right choice for your business.
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