COVID-19 has unquestionably transformed the workplace — at least for the moment being, and maybe permanently. While many employees are working from home and many work from home for a longer period, some of the employees have also returned to the office. There is more of a hybrid nature in companies now. Because of this companies need to change their workspace according to what the time and employees need. Through 2022 and beyond, current workplace design trends will stress not just security and wellbeing, but also color, texture, and sustainability.
Designers and organizations are continually seeking methods to preserve a healthy and attractive working environment while increasing productivity, from aesthetics and greenery to a greater focus on secure, covered workstations.
We welcome you to explore the top 2022 office design trends.
Homely feeling
Because of the pandemic, everyone is in the habit of doing work from home and are adapted to the comfort of home. But it’s 2022 and people are resuming to work at the office. So if you are thinking of evolving your office, give it a homely feeling and all the comfort it needs to remind your employees of the comfort of home. At the same time, you should not forget that the pandemic is still pretty much there so you need to create safe space and hygienic spaces as well. What you can do is rather than putting a large sofa, you can put comfy bean bags or comfy sofa chairs at distance or small size sofas at distance.
Resilient workspace
Gone are the days when you needed to have those professional and dull-looking offices, it’s 2022 where your office should look fun and flexible, it should be a place where your employees actually feel the appeal to work every day. You can try the pod-style layout. In a pod-style layout, the employees can get their own space to work at the same time they can catch up with their teammates or colleagues whenever they want. It is also great for offices which have various departments.
Subtle colors
One of the business office architectural design ideas for 2022 is a combination of lilac, grays, greens, and neutrals. (One of two Pantone Hues of the Year for 2022 is lilac.) Light wood looks with splashes of color on floors and walls are a popular workplace solution that may help employees feel more cheerful and enthusiastic.
No harsh lighting
If feasible, one of the key workplace trends in 2022 is to include more natural daylight into the workstation. If you don’t have many windows, we suggest the following alternatives:
Use led lights and yellow light
Install lighting that resembles natural lighting.
Always put indoor and outdoor plants which can help to reduce the harsh sunlight and bring in shade.
White curtains to control the harsh natural light during summer can bring in a chill effect.
A greener office
It is always said the more plants a place has, the more lively a place is. And if you are not sure about it just give it a try. Not only do they give peace, it also brings in the healthy benefits.Indoor plants are great choices for offices because they don’t need much care and live a long life. You can also bring in many artificial plants just to give your office the green look. Because some rooms lack windows or have inadequate lighting, introducing plants helps to offer a touch of nature and bring the outside in. Greenery may also be used to complement the natural aesthetic qualities of wood floors like engineered hardwood and LVT.
Mixed designs
Who said that because this is an office you need to go with only one theme or one design or one style? You can go all out and mix designs, the most classic mixture which is going is mixing the trends of 2022 with the old trends. Many retro designs are coming back which gives your office a vintage and aesthetic look. Geometric patterns are making a comeback. This is a great opportunity because you can create a wall in which you can convert the logo of your brand into a pattern and cover the whole with it. Mixing the designs brings in the fun element which everyone will enjoy.
Texture art
Current workplace design trends show a rise in integrating varied textures, even in furniture made of wood, iron, or stone. Combining a number of abstract elements and textures that can be easily switched in and out creates a more unique space with a variety of design options.
Fun, quirky, and eye-catching textiles, fixtures, and flooring can certainly bring a space to life and brighten up the sometimes dull office environment. Engineered hardwood and LVT flooring come in a wide range of species to accommodate changing textures and design preferences.
Smart office
With 2 years spent at home in front of laptops and video conferences, the employees are looking more forwards towards a hybrid work form where they need to come to the office only 2 to 3 days a week. And it is not necessary that all the meetings will happen in the office now, so you need to prepare your office with all the amenities so that you can easily connect with clients or employees who are working from home. Other than that to make your office space you can add an air purifier and multi-tasking furniture.
Other than all of these important aspects Employees need a place to unwind just as much as they need a place to work. Employees can relax in areas such as kitchens, lounges, and game rooms. Employees can also use a recreational room to work away from their workstations. Collaborative spaces with comfy seats, couches, or even bean bag chairs are ideal.
