How much time have you put in when choosing the right flooring for your fitout? It’s stunning that your floor choice can have such an impact on your general office vibe and aesthetic. Before you get started, here are a few things to keep in mind: Your floor type Certain types of businesses will require different types of flooring. Medical or dentistry practices will require floors that are easily cleaned and stain-resistant, whereas call centres or recording studios, (where sound and reducing echoes are critical to perfection) will require timber or wooden floors for their sound reflection qualities. Think about […]

In this series, we’ll discuss the important steps in achieving a successful office fitout. In the last post, we discussed the importance of the right brief and setting accurate objectives for your needs. After you’ve achieved a clear, tight brief, it’s important to set budget expectations. Bring together your organisation’s priorities for the new space, and your specific needs to set the project budget. It’s critical for all stakeholders involved to agree on a budget before commencing any office fitout action. For this reason, it’s a great time to involve a fitout specialist who’ll be able to provide direction on […]

In this series, we’ll discuss the important steps in achieving a successful office fitout. In the last post, we examined your existing space, asked your team the right questions and established your organisational priorities. With all of this information in hand, the next step on the path to your successful new office fitout is getting your brief right. A good brief, the design and technical instructions you’re going to give your fitout specialist, needs to be clear and comprehensive. This means nothing is left to assumptions or guesses and prevents the sometimes painful cycle of misunderstood communication. A strong brief […]

What’s the easiest way to boost productivity across all your teams and departments with one single approach? Creating a physical environment catering to their needs, not necessarily as only employees, but as people. Workplace design is the most significant factor in your team’s day-to-day experience, and considering an office fitout to achieve the ultimate office design will skyrocket your team’s productivity. In the meantime, try out these simple five tips and tricks to start seeing improvements. Get your light right Lighting is one of the most important factors in staying focused and feeling enthusiastic, yet it’s one of the most overlooked […]

Are you looking to revamp an existing space and give it a modern touch? Or perhaps you’re about to lease out a new office space and want to give it a quick makeover? Redesigning your office workstations and partitions is the easiest way to breath life to a space, without having to move your employees to a temporary office while you redesign. Take a look at these modern trends to revamp your office space:   Shrinking workstations Desks are starting to become smaller, as technological advancements have encouraged smaller laptops and thinner desktop screens, freeing up the space once dedicated […]

When choosing your office or commercial premises, there are many things to check in order to take advantage of your tenancy inspection. It’s the best (and easiest) way to find out if the space is right for your company’s needs. Take a read of the commonly overlooked do’s and don’t’s when preparing for your tenancy assessment: The Do’s: Always try to bring along an office fitout specialist with you to inspect the space and services. Their knowledge and experience in the field will help to avoid any easy-to-miss hiccups that could cause some bigger problems later down the track. They’ll […]

Making the decision to go ahead with a medical fitout isn’t easy, but there are simple ways to avoid common pitfalls. Most come down to losing focus or being unable to prioritise on the right end goals. Getting advice from a fitout specialist is the simplest way to work with the benefit of hindsight before even starting to draw up plans. The tips below will give you some perspective into what a successful medical fitout should avoid: Taking shortcuts Avoid selecting poor quality materials or furnishings with low durability. Your medical space is core to your business and will be […]

Whether you’re moving into a new space or revamping your existing one, understanding the basics of commercial interior design is an easy way to make small (but impactful) changes to your space. It’ll also help you out if you’re planning on working with office fitout specialist. Focusing on balance There are three types of balance to create in your office space; asymmetrical, radial and symmetrical. It’s important to keep these in mind to achieve a space that feels open to avoid feeling cramped. With symmetrical, everything on one side is similar to the other side. The desk may be in […]

Working towards a budget is always the best option when considering an office fitout. While an office fitout can be one of the biggest costs for small to medium business, it can excel your vision as a company and provide your team a healthy and productive space to work in. So, how do you optimise your savings for an office fitout? Furniture Furniture is one of the most important aspects of your office fitout. Upfront costs for quality furniture will help to avoid maintenance costs in the future. Opt for timeless and practical solutions that are minimal and can placed […]

The evolution of Brisbane office design has evolved to keep pace with trends from all over the working world. As research has shown, different methods of improving the productivity and happiness of our workforce have taken these methodologies and made them an intrinsic element of our designs. If you’re considering a fitout for the end of financial year, don’t get stuck in traditional designs. The ideas below are growing trends that are becoming more conventional in the work space: Recreational Areas One key element growing strongly alongside the open-plan office is the acceptance of recreational areas. An area with a […]