2017: The Year of the Green Office

Although we are already halfway through 2017, there is still time to jump on the latest office design bandwagon. This year, it’s all about going green, from the colour itself to the ways in which we can make our work environments more eco-friendly. To learn more about this top trend, keep reading. A splash of green When it comes to decorating your workspace, forget drab, dreary and dull hues and go for green. Branded the shade of the year by colour experts Pantone, this earth-toned shade is set to make waves in office design for the rest of 2017. It’s believed that the colour green can help stimulate creativity and productivity, making it the go-to shade for many companies looking to keep their employees engaged, interested and focused while they work. So, if you’re keen to ensure your workforce are at the top of their game, this is one office design trend you might want to pay attention to. Bring the outdoors in You wouldn’t think twice about filling your home with beautiful blooms and fragrant florals, so why not do the same in your workspace? This year, it’s all about giving a nod to Mother Nature and bringing the outdoors in. From large, leafy indoor trees to petite, potted succulents, there is a whole host of ways you can embrace and enjoy nature from inside the office - and the benefits go beyond aesthetics. There’s no denying that flourishing foliage is pleasing to the eye, but there are a range of other advantages to having an office full of greenery. For example, having plants in your workspace is believed to help boost productivity among workers, and it’s thought that it can improve focus and increase satisfaction. The presence of plants indoors can also help create a comfortable, calm atmosphere and reduce stress and feelings of anxiety, depression and fatigue. It’s also thought that decorating your office with greenery can help improve air quality. Plants have the ability to clean the air by filtering out harmful compounds. As a result, you and your workforce can benefit from a purer, fresher atmosphere. Over time, this can lead to improved physical health, including better lung capacity. By introducing plants, you stand to turn your office into a healthier and more pleasant place to work for both you and your employees. An eco-friendly outlook One trend that never goes out of style is caring for the planet - and there’s no reason why you can’t continue to do so while you’re at work too. There are a number of things you can do in your office to reduce your company’s carbon footprint. For example, you could encourage your workforce to recycle or, better yet, introduce a paperless policy and insist that all documents are digitised. Aside from having a significantly less cluttered workspace, you’ll be doing your bit for the environment. You could also be more conscious of how much electricity your firm uses by being more careful to turn off computers, light switches and other equipment when they’re not in use. All things green is one of the hottest trends out there right now, so why not step up your office game and join in?

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