Giving your office a makeover can do your business a world of good. Not only can it help improve business productivity and efficiency, but it can also boost employee morale. It’s a big decision requiring a carved out budget, so how exactly do you know when it’s time to consult a fitout specialist to get plans in motion?

To help you out, here are the common signs that will tell you it’s time for an office makeover.

Your office lacks lighting and open airy space

Depending on your office purpose; facilitating clients or solely staff, the look and feel of your space will impact their view of your business and their levels of productivity. Does your office feel closed in and lacking warm light? If so, it’s time to refresh the interior and give your space a warm and welcoming feel. This will ensure your office looks pleasant, inviting, and client-friendly.

Your employees have mentioned it

More and more, the physical environment of an office impacts the happiness, productivity and efficiency of employees. As such, if your staff have mentioned a change in decor or furnishings, it might be time to switch things up and change your interior. Refurbishing and changing the look of your office can help boost employee morale and also helps them to feel like valued and understood members of your company. In turn, this will inspire innovation, improve productivity, and promote creativity among your staff, which can contribute to your company’s growth.

Your business is growing

If you have experienced significant growth or expanded your team, it’s a good idea to have a space that reflects your company’s identity. An office upgrade to a bigger size or readjusting your floor plan can also help to properly accommodate for your new team members. Avoid squishing more people into an existing space that was originally meant for a much smaller team. Chatting to an office fitout specialist will help guide you in the right direction for this change; sometimes an existing space just needs a refresh!

Your location doesn’t meet your needs

The location of your office may change over time depending on potential client whereabouts, cost limitations and employee convenience. If you’re planning on changing address, it’s a great idea to start planning some of your expected needs with a fitout specialist before signing a new lease! Going over the fine line details of your old and potential new lease will help you work out whether your new office is truly the right one!

Giving your office a makeover is serious business. To ensure its success, make sure to enlist the services of experts who specialise in commercial fitout. Urban Group’s team consist of Interior Designers and Project Managers will can help will all the specific details of your fitout. With their help, you’ll stick to a budget, complete the project in the soonest time possible and create a space that executes both form and function!