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If you can get your office design right, your business will often go a long way. But making changes and doing them in the right order is challenging, even if you think you have the right approach.

Fortunately, this guide is here to help. It explores some creative solutions you can implement to turn your office into a space where people just get more done.

Biophilic Walls

While it might seem like an extravagance, biophilic walls are among the most powerful ways to get people thriving in your offices. Too many employees just go from their apartments to their place of work and back again. They never interact with nature.

That’s why it is so critical to bring nature into the office. The more plants you can add, the more productive people will be.

Furthermore, you may find that it actually improves colleagues’ health. People tell you that they feel better when there are more plants around. It can have a significant impact on their wellbeing.

Modular Focus Pods

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Another item you should include in your office makeover is modular focus pods. These should be strictly optional and for employees who need to just blank everything out and focus on their work.

Modular pods should also be set up for productivity. Getting the lighting right for deep work is essential.

You also want to ensure that the lighting is dynamic. If you can change it throughout the day, it can have a remarkably positive effect on people.

Ergonomic Furniture

It goes without saying that any office refit should come with ergonomic furniture. However, you also want to make sure that it is fun to use in some way.

For example, a lot of companies are now using balance-ball chairs combined with wearables. These keep employees moving and active throughout the day, increasing the rate at which they burn energy and preventing their cardiovascular system from feeling the strain.

Glass Corridors

If you have the budget, you could also opt for glass corridors. This one sounds a little strange, but they actually work, especially when it comes to idea sharing. More people can post what’s going on inside their specific workspaces to fertilize the minds of their colleagues.

Scent Diffusion

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You might not think that scents would have a big effect on office design and productivity, but they do. How your space smells changes how you interact with it.

The best way to use smells is to adjust them to the timeline or season. For example, you might have a focus-inducing scent in the run-up to a big project, and then a branded scent the rest of the time. You could also include seasonal scents for Christmas.

Acoustic Landscapes

Finally, you could explore selective use of acoustic landscapes. These should vary according to the space and be optional.

AI sounds are becoming more important in many offices because they help to integrate nature. Employees tend to work better when they think they can hear the forest or ocean. Many people also feel more productive with the right sounds.

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