The trend of designing open plan offices dates back to the late 90s and it’s still popular. Eliminating traditional barriers like walls and closed office doors, open plan offices allow for easier communication and collaboration among employees. They also provide increased flexibility with how you can lay-out the office space. If you’re looking for creative and unique ways to revamp your open floor offices, you’ve arrived at the right place. In this post, we’re going to tell you some of the most stunning trends that can help you with your commercial office fit out design brighten up your workspaces. 1.   Flexible…

Ergonomics can make the workplace safer and more efficient for your employees. It prevents the body from awkward postures. If you want to increase the comfort and productivity level of your employees, then you should implement the ergonomic program in your commercial office design. Big companies are spending a lot of time and money in developing ergonomics in the workplace. Here are things you must consider before developing an ergonomics program in your workplace: Employees Involvement: Take suggestions from your employees in all aspects of the ergonomics program. Involve them in all important decisions. Commitment: Set the priority of these programs…

A workplace environment has a significant impact on the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. Personal workspace is apparently the most neglected factor of workplace productivity. The space you work in has a great influence on how you work and how much you achieve in a given time. This tells us how important it is to have a commercial office design that increases productivity with an added element of comfort for your employees. A workspace can be a very stressful and demanding place sometimes due to the workload and deadlines. With a little help from office fit out services, you can…

Public Washrooms in the UK While the UK population has increased by 12.5% over the past two decades, the amount of public toilets has declined by a whopping 39%. This is an alarming disparity, and with the gap only looking to continue, we thought it was of vital importance that we start a conversation about an otherwise unpublicised problem. This article is going to explore the reasons behind our toilet slump, as well as the problems they’re causing people up and down the country and how we, the population, can make a change. Why are our public toilets in decline? The…

You’re on the up as a business and the only way to accommodate more growth is to physically expand and move into your own permanent address. There’s just one niggling thing – where do you begin with an office fit-out? Thankfully, the experts at Spectrum Interiors have a few tips to make an empty office space the new home for your brand. Beginners’ guide to office fit-outs It’s a unique opportunity, so seize it: Gather together the most experienced staff and compile a list of things you like about your current office and another list of opportunities to improve the space…

What if we told you there is a method of design that can reduce employee stress, boost productivity and begin to help UK businesses save some of the £29 billion a year paid in sick leave? Let’s take a good, long look at biophilic design and how it can transform the fortunes of your office and its occupants. What is Biophilic Design? Biophilia means ‘love of nature’. Specifically, it refers to an innate attraction human beings have for the natural world, its forms and its processes. It hints to the affinity humans have developed for organic surroundings over the thousands of years…

An office refurbishment can be a large investment for your company, so it’s important to get it right the first time around. Sounds daunting, but with a little know-how and forethought, you can produce a project that runs smoothly and is enjoyable. If it’s your job to breathe new life into an old office space, then you’ll be wondering where to start. You’ll also need help coordinating the effort required to deliver the project on time and in a way that satisfies your boss, shareholders, employees – basically, anyone who has an interest in the space. Ask Yourself: Why you are…

With the average office building lease lasting 5-10 years, it’s a crucial decision where to locate your business. The perfect premises should balance all of your chosen criteria evenly, so that all bases are covered and your organisation can continue to thrive. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the top priorities so you don’t have to. Location Does the location serve you, your business and employees? Have you considered local transport links, either for commuting, regular trips to London or other far flung parts of the UK? If it isn’t essential to have a city centre premises, you could save money…

Spectrum Interiors have been helping schools since 2002 to adapt and improve school interiors for both students and staff. We keep up to date with government requirements so give schools the best up to date advice. Meet Spectrum Interiors Director Julian Shaw. Julian is going to run through the issues that he finds are at the top of most school agendas at moment. Transgender We understand that this is a government priority to educate schools how to move forward to accommodate all students with respectful facilities. We have worked with many schools to address this mainly providing ‘Open Plan washrooms’. Floor…

Spectrum Interiors is proud to announce our attendance at this year’s Academies Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 22nd November. We were so excited by the palpable buzz in the exhibition hall last year that we made it our top priority for 2017. Find us on the day at stand A24 where our team will demonstrate the latest in academic interior design. From classrooms to washrooms, changing facilities to reception areas and more, we look forward to transforming your school ready for the new year. Book an appointment Make sure to book an individual appointment with us, too! The Academies Show…