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Lighting Design Trends: Natural vs Artificial Light in Modern Offices

When it comes to office lighting design, Brisbane businesses face a unique challenge. The city’s abundant natural light offers incredible opportunities, but it also requires careful management to create comfortable, productive workspaces. At Urban Fitout, we understand that balancing natural and artificial lighting is essential for any modern office fitout. The way we approach office lighting has evolved significantly over recent years. It’s no longer just about ensuring employees can see their work. Today’s lighting design directly impacts productivity, mental wellbeing, energy consumption and even your company’s sustainability credentials. Whether you’re planning a complete office renovation or simply looking to […]

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Commercial Office Design Brisbane: Industry-Specific Considerations

If you’ve noticed that business fitouts look better than they did ten years ago, you’re not imagining things. It’s not simply because companies suddenly have bigger budgets for appearances. The shift comes from a growing understanding that workplace presentation directly impacts performance and perception. Businesses that invested in thoughtful, well-executed fitouts saw measurable benefits: staff reported higher morale and productivity, while customers and clients were more likely to trust and engage with a brand that looked professional and cared about its environment. Over time, these companies gained a competitive edge, proving that investing in fitouts isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a […]

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Office Design Trends: What’s Hot in Brisbane Commercial Spaces

Brisbane’s office spaces are changing fast. As businesses settle into new post-pandemic routines and teams look for more from their workplaces, we’re seeing a big shift in how offices are designed. Flexibility, wellness, and sustainability are now at the top of the list. While some offices are embracing remote working options, others are tightening down on the flexibility available to their employees. Either way, after tasting freedom, many workers are expecting certain options at the workplace, especially if they have to go in five days a week again. Whether you’re considering a full fitout or just refreshing your space, keeping […]

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Employee Retention Through Office Design: The Hidden Benefits

Picture this: Two equally qualified candidates receive identical job offers from competing firms. One chooses the company with the sterile white cubicles and fluorescent lighting. The other selects the workplace with natural timber features, living green walls, and spaces that actually make them feel energised rather than drained. Which business do you think struggles more with staff turnover? The answer might surprise many Australian business owners who still view office design as a ‘nice-to-have’ rather than a strategic retention tool. But here’s the reality: your office interior is silently influencing every hiring decision, performance review, and resignation letter that crosses […]

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Why Your Office Walls Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Success (And How to Fix It)

Walk into most offices and you’ll encounter the same soul-crushing sight: bland white walls, generic carpet tiles, and all the visual excitement of a hospital corridor. But here’s what those businesses don’t realise: their uninspiring surfaces are quietly undermining everything they’re trying to achieve. The difference between a workspace that inspires breakthrough thinking and one that sends people into a productivity coma? It all comes down to texture and materials. Smart businesses are discovering that strategic material choices don’t just make offices look better but measurably improve employee performance, reduce stress levels, and create environments where innovation actually happens. Let’s […]

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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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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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How to Plan and Save during Office Fitouts

  Having an excellent office fitout has a number of benefits for your business and employees. It can be a stressful project, however, given the amount of time and budget you will need to allocate to it. The first step for successful office fitouts is to plan carefully. Here are some tips on how you can plan and save for this project: Planning and Saving for your Office Fitout Project Set your project goals You need to determine what exactly you want to achieve with the project. Is it for reinforcing your businesses branding? Is it for your employees’ increased […]

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Benefits of Commercial Fit Outs and Some Tips on Office Moving

  Moving office at some stage may be inevitable. Your team’s size has grown too large for the current space; the location is no longer suitable for your business; or your lease cannot be renewed. For whatever the reason, the move will involve a great deal of stress especially for those who are in-charge in making sure that the move is perfect. Below are some tips in making sure that stress levels are reduced on your next commercial relocation project: Know the person in-charge Having to move an office is a huge task and no one person can really be […]

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What You Need to Know About Fitouts in Brisbane

  Take a look around at your office. Is it still conducive for a productive workday? If not, it might need an upgrade. An office fitout in Brisbane is one way of transforming a workspace from being dull to lively. Apart from making your office look a lot better, it can also meet the operational demand and requirements of your day to day activities. Apart from this, there are other advantages that it can bring. Benefits of a Great Fitout Organisation: The design and overall planning of a workspace are contributing factors to the organisation and better communication with the […]

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