{"id":3404,"date":"2016-08-30T09:56:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T09:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/?p=3404"},"modified":"2017-02-17T08:30:47","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T08:30:47","slug":"5-temporary-tricks-make-office-space-inspiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/business-growth\/5-temporary-tricks-make-office-space-inspiring\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Temporary Tricks to Make Your Office Space More Inspiring"},"content":{"rendered":"

With floating conference rooms, rooftop gardens, nap areas, fire pits and full time chefs, some of the best-known companies in the world go to great lengths to ensure their offices are \u2018cool\u2019 and employee-centred. And while not everyone\u2019s office design ideas have Google\u2019s<\/a> budget or Kickstarter\u2019s<\/a> architect, many companies still go the extra mile to make employees feel more comfortable in their home away from home.<\/p>\n

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Improving Productivity in the Workplace<\/h2>\n

Studies show that productivity and performance is strongly linked to well-being, and that well-being is highly influenced by the physical workspace. In short, people who feel more relaxed and happy in a healthy office environment are more likely to produce better work, stay in their jobs for longer and generally have a better attitude towards the company.<\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t have to mean implementing wild office d\u00e9cor ideas or bringing in a personal chef, as even the smallest shift in wellbeing<\/a> has been seen to have a considerable impact on performance.<\/p>\n

Sadly, a recent survey of 12 000 people<\/a> saw UK employees describing their offices as uncomfortable, uninspiring and a place where they couldn\u2019t concentrate very well, while 13% said their offices were \u2018ugly\u2019.<\/p>\n

With the continued growth of co-working spaces and serviced offices<\/a> in the UK, the majority of which put a strong emphasis on design, providing a unique and productive environment for their tenants, uninspiring offices should soon be a thing of the past.<\/p>\n

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The Happiness Factor<\/h2>\n

Considering the office is where we spend most of our time, a generic, uninspired space with no personality can work against a business, leading to employee stress, unhappiness and a general disinterest in work. On the other hand, one that\u2019s relaxing, employee-focused and visually pleasing is more likely to motivate and inspire people, as well as attract talent.<\/p>\n

For small companies, start-ups and individuals, one of the simplest ways to achieve harmony in their physical environment is by choosing a shared or flexible office space that\u2019s already set up to cater to their needs. Shared spaces are often versatile in the sense that they cater to different individuals by providing multiple spaces within the office where people can concentrate, relax and let off steam.<\/p>\n

The good news is that no matter what kind of office you work in, you don\u2019t need a huge budget to turn the space into something you can be proud of. Here\u2019s 5 quick, and temporary, fixes to make it a little more inspiring:<\/p>\n

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5 Temporary Tips to Trick out the Office<\/h2>\n

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1. Bring the outdoors in<\/h3>\n

\"OfficeIn an office environment where lighting is controlled, aircon dominates and people very rarely leave their desks to wander outside, plants can bring some much needed life<\/a> to the atmosphere. Plants not only help remove pollutants in the air, help control humidity and increase the oxygen level in the office, but they\u2019re also visually appealing helping to improve your general mood.<\/p>\n

Three of the best plants for an office include: <\/strong><\/p>\n