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3 Office Design Trends in South Africa that Will Supercharge Your Workspace

We all know how important it is to have a workspace that oozes the same enthusiasm for your business image and products, as your business actually does. With the right office design and layout, your workspace can look fabulous and be absolutely functional too. If you feel that your office space has become drab, take the time to consider a redesign. You can get the entire office involved in brainstorming and coming up with creative office design ideas, or you can work with a space planning and office design team for the best possible results.

Bringing about an innovative redesign of your workspace is undoubtedly the best way to energise and inspire your employees. South Africa has seen a variety of office design trends over the past few years, with those that find a good balance between aesthetic appeal and functionality being the ones that truly stick. Below are 3 office design trends that are bound to supercharge your workspace:

1. It’s time to get a bit more diverse with collaborative workspaces – encouraging employee interaction is a great way to get the business and office space working as a supportive team. A definite trend has been seen towards replacing cubicles with large desks that can cater to groups of people or teams. Encourage more brainstorming and spontaneous conversations by incorporating informal lounge areas for teams to work. You can also include glass walls or divisions, and set up white boards for ideas and project management. It goes without saying that an open workspace is conducive to a sense of community.
2. Get natural by bringing nature indoors – nobody likes a lifeless and boring work zone, and by incorporating a lot of natural light and something scenic or aesthetically pleasing, you can be well on your way to providing the best possible work space for your teams. We have definitely seen a trend towards greener working environments and you can also use the opportunity to give your team members something to care about as a team. Incorporate some strategically placed potted plants or even an indoor herb garden. Rooftop or balcony gardens that need a little care are also great inclusions in any workspace.
3. Virtual office showcase – this is an extremely popular trend and certainly serves businesses well. Your office space should truly reflect your business and by creating an aesthetically pleasing showcase within your business, you can get employees to care more about the products and services that they are representing. Set up display cabinets, trial version or testing areas and proper, eye-catching product display stands. The more your business environment does to promote its own products, the more involved your team will be willing to get.

Of course, these are just a few of the office design trends that have emerged in South Africa. With 2015 drawing to a close, we have no doubt that there are more new and exciting things set to hit the market. At Quantum Office Furniture, we currently present the market with a wide range of office furniture items at an affordable rate, but that’s not all that we do. We are also actively involved in assisting customers with office design, layout and space planning. With our help, you can incorporate the latest office trends into your own working environment for the benefit of your staff members and your customers.

At Quantum Office Furniture, you will find our catalogue to be simply overflowing with furniture items to choose from. These include boardroom tables, reception counters, reception couches, chairs, coffee tables, wall units, storage cabinets, filing systems, canteen furniture and much more. If you are within the Johannesburg area, we can deliver and install your new furniture items within 3 to 5 days from receiving your order. If you opt to make use of our space planning and design services, we will create a digital version of your office space to help you visualise the end result that we have in store for your business’s working environment.

If you would like to learn more about how to incorporate the latest office design trends in South Africa into your workspace, take the time to get in touch with us at Quantum Office Furniture. We are available via email and telephone, and look forward to working closely with you on redesigning your office space to supercharge your workforce.