Brighten Your Office Space

Improve Your Office Space

As Spring gives way to Summer, many of us are desperate to get more sunshine in the coming months. As such, we thought we’d give you some of the best tips for how to brighten your office space, using the knowledge we’ve gained from furnishing offices all over the UK for more than 50 years.

Bisley BS Filing Cabinet in Bisley Orange

Bisley BS Filing Cabinet in a Vibrant Bisley Orange Finish

Use Lighter Colours

Paler, brighter, or more vibrant colours give the impression of more light and space in an office, as opposed to darker finishes. Whether you’re painting, wallpapering, or purchasing office furniture for your office, the lighter the better, especially if you have a smaller space to work within.

Keep it Neat & Tidy

Keep Your Workspace Neat & Tidy

De-clutter Your Space

Its simple but effective. The less clutter and mess in your eyeline, the more space there is for light to get through and brighten up your office space. If its paperwork that’s causing the mess, make sure you have adequate storage, such as filing cabinets, or pedestals. Maybe a bookcase to get your books in order, and some storage lockers for people’s personal belongings; all good ways to keep a tidy and as-spacious-as-possible office.

Sit/Stand Desk

Sit/Stand Desks Allow You To Work While Standing

Invest in a Sit/Stand Desk

Sometimes when you are hunched over at your office desk for eight or more hours a day, your vision is restricted to your computer screen and your colleagues next to you. With a sit/stand desk, not only does it promote a healthier lifestyle by allowing you to work while standing, but it also gives you a better and more varied view of your surroundings.

Aloe Vera

Plants in the Office

Get Some Plants

Plants or flowers and other organic additions (maybe even a fish tank!) to the office have been proven to help reduce stress levels. They add brightness and colour to your space too, of course, and they can help increase productivity. Popular plant or flower types for the office environment include spider plants, peace lilies, aloe vera, and cacti.

Air Conditioning Unit

Air-Con Unit

Increase Air Flow

A hot and stuffy office can feel smaller, especially if its already small to begin with! Increase the air flow to your office space by installing air conditioning, or if that’s not convenient, a few strategically placed fans could do the trick. If it feels airier, it will feel more spacious.

Spring Clean

Spring Clean Your Office For An Airier Feel

Good Old Fashioned Spring Cleaning

The most practical and cost-effective method to increase the light and brightness in your office space is a good old-fashioned spring clean. Get the team together, get your marigolds on, and start polishing (unless you’re stepping on your cleaner’s toes)! Get your windows as clean and clear as possible, for a start, to allow for the optimal amount of natural light to shine through.

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