Bold Design and the Office
Bold design choices and the use of impactful colors can help create a signature look for any business, but making the wrong decisions can be costly and backfire. We all want our company to stand out and be recognizable. Successful branding will leave a mark that will be remembered in the community and with customers, failure will result in our image being remembered for the wrong reasons. When we think of our company’s appearance, we must also remember that our offices and workspaces are an extension of this brand, and they must be decorated and furnished to match the aesthetic we are going for.
Color Matters
Business, both big and small, have logos and colors that are associated with their brand. Sticking with a certain color pallet brings consistency and helps customers recall who they did business with for years down the road. This isn’t to say it is impossible to rebrand and make changes, although that is a big commitment and should not be done lightly. By the time you are ready to upgrade or move into a new office you should have your image proven and the challenge becomes how to bring your brand to life with furniture. Clearly, we do not want to go overboard. Having a red desk or a large blue conference table would look odd so using traditional and neutral colors with large pieces of furniture is recommended. However, there are ways to add trim and detail that pops. The easiest way to achieve this is through seating. There are countless upholstery options available and having a chair at your desk or several chairs in your main conference area that features your businesses signature colors is a great way to stand out. If you are trying to add detail in simpler way consider small trim details. Hardware such as drawer pulls can be customized to add a small pop of color, and some chairs can even be made with trim details where the seams are sowed with a colored threat to give a small bit of color. If you want to make a bold first impression, consider some reception chairs that incorporate color to your waiting areas and some wall art to match.
The Test of Time
Making bold design choices can be a lot of fun but it is difficult to make ones that can withstand the test of time. Bright and bold colors might be the trend for one year, while muted pastels might take their place later. The best way to ensure we pick choices that we will be happy with for decades is to blend the risky color choices with traditional mainstay options. There are some furniture color choices that will always be in style. A basic mahogany wood grain mixed with traditional black or modern grey companion pieces have been around for a long time and are always in style. They might not be exciting but using them provides a good base to work around. When designing a space, it is crucial to have a solid foundation. Once this is set up you can begin to think outside the box. This way if a trend changes and you feel like your office is starting to feel dated you can make small changes to modernize it. Working around an established base color pallet makes changes easy and far less expensive than having to remodel everything anytime change is needed.
Function of Style
It is important to have a solid look in the office; however, the aesthetic should not come at the expense of productivity. Being efficient is the most important thing while at work. Having the best-looking conference room in the city is useless if it is too small to host the meeting you need to have. Using a chair that makes a bold color statement might feel great at first but can become a problem if the chair is not comfortable to sit in for long periods of time. Having a reception area that makes a bold impression is a moot point if it is impossible to keep clean and always looks dirty. It is simple to dwell on the looks of space and not think of the long term used that the space is being designed for. Before finalizing any design choices make sure they work for what the intended purpose is. This will ensure that the space withstands the real test of time and stays useful despite the décor choices.
We all want our spaces to be special and we all want our companies to make a lasting impression. This can be done through furniture and color, but it must be done with mindfulness and purpose. Getting it right can ensure you are happy with your workspaces for years to come. If you need help finding some specific upholstery colors or wood grain finishes, please contact us at sales@furniturewholesalers.com. We will be glad to find a color that you will be happy with and that matches your companies signature look.