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Office Design Psychology: How Layout Affects Productivity and Wellbeing

You’ve probably walked into an office and immediately felt energised or drained, focused or scattered, comfortable or on edge. That reaction isn’t a coincidence; it’s psychology in action. Your office design is silently influencing your team’s productivity, wellbeing, and ultimately your bottom line every single day. A space that makes people happy and meets their needs is a space they want to be in and work in. Yet many business owners approach office fitouts thinking purely about aesthetics or cost, missing the psychological goldmine sitting right in front of them. With workplace stress affecting Australian workers and mental health triggering […]

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Office Storage Solutions: Stylish Ways to Manage Workplace Clutter

We’ve all walked into offices where clutter overwhelms productivity. Where papers are scattered across desks, cables are everywhere, and workspaces are buried beneath visual chaos. As business owners and interior designers, you know storage isn’t just about hiding things away; it’s about creating environments that actually work. The real challenge isn’t finding more cupboard space. Anyone can shove items away and call it organised. The art lies in weaving storage solutions seamlessly into your design, enhancing rather than compromising your aesthetic vision. When done thoughtfully, storage becomes part of your office’s visual language. Proper storage measures keep your office looking […]

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Design ideas for leasing your office space

So, you’ve got yourself an office tenancy and want to know how to lease it out fast! The answer? A professional office fitout. With the right fitout you can attract prospective tenants and have your tenancy taken up lightning fast. Here’s how! Know your target tenants Before you make design decisions, you need to know your target tenants. If your tenancy is located within a CBD, then your prospective tenants will be expecting an elegant and impressive space that will uphold their corporate image and reflect the prestige of an inner city address. If your tenancy is in a more […]

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A quiet place: Managing acoustics in an open plan office

In recent years, open plan spaces have soared in popularity. Open plan offices give us more opportunities to collaborate, communicate and get creative. Less reduction of physical barriers give us a greater sense of belonging and contribute to improved employee management. But there is one big downside – noise pollution. To help you manage the acoustics of your open plan office, our team of interior designers and builders have created a list of design elements to block out sound and reduce distractions. Sound friendly furniture Nowadays there is a huge range of office furniture designed to manipulate office acoustics and block […]

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Rethinking reception: How to make a great first impression

Your reception area is one of the first points of contact for your business, so it’s important to make a good impression. A well designed reception helps to streamline your customer or client’s journey and helps to create a comfortable and memorable experience. Looking to update your reception area? Our team of office interior design professionals have created a reception design guide to help you make a great first impression. Prioritise neutral colours The colour of your reception has a huge impact on client psychology. Most reception areas, especially those in medical fields, choose neutral colours such as creams, whites, […]

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Look up! The importance of ceiling space in office fitouts

When considering an office fitout most people think about colour schemes, layout, amenities, furniture, and flooring – but rarely about the ceiling. To be fair, it’s not something you think about much when you walk into an office (unless there’s something particularly unique or different about it). But we’re here to tell you, ceiling space is important! Whether you’re looking for something industrial, natural, open spaced, or closed and cosy, your ceiling space will completely transform the atmosphere of your office fitout. If you’re looking for some ceiling styling inspiration for your office design or renovation, here are some of […]

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Fitout ideas to attract workers back to the office

While the world is slowly returning to normal work life after the shakeup of the pandemic, there are still many employees who are reluctant to return to the office. Whether they have concerns about their health or simply do not want to go back to old routines, many workers are choosing to remain working from home. While it may be tempting to force employees to go back to office via company mandates, this can ruffle feathers and may result in the loss of some of your workforce. So, what can be done? Simple. If you want to encourage more of […]

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Our guide to large fitouts (1000m2 or more)

Do you have a large space spanning over 1000 square metres? Or maybe even over 2500 metres? It can be daunting knowing where to start on large projects which is why we’ve put this short guide together so you know what to expect during your larger fitout project. The Process For large fitouts, the process is still much the same as a smaller fitout. You’ll work with the same dedicated Urban Group team and the general process will be followed: You will: Provide our project managers and designers with a list of requirements and brief Provide our interior design team […]

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Balancing an open yet quiet office fitout

Modern office fitouts have shifted from staff being hidden away in private offices and cubicles, to open plan layouts. This contemporary environment increases impromptu interactions, increases collaboration and improves employee relationships and team culture. Not to mention it also lessens the financial burden of construction during the design fit out process. However employees still require quiet office areas that minimise noise, distraction and disruption. This can be hard to come by in contemporary design fit outs. Add walls using furniture Furniture pieces like the Australian made wing lounge are ideal in balancing an open plan, inviting layout with quiet zones. […]

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How to get your new office fitout over the line with management

The new office fitout can be a hard sell to management. Hey we need money to put towards the space we live and breathe in Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Yes it’s going to cost a bit and no commerical and office fitouts aren’t just for aesthetics. Here are some of the benefits of a good space: Office fitouts boost productivity No surprise these days that employee morale is important. A good office environment dictates work ethic, efficiency and morale (whether that’s commercial fitouts, office fitouts, dental clinics, medical clinics or your work from home station). Productivity increases by 20% in […]

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