Which Style to Choose for an Office Renovation
Every company strives for an original, memorable office — it helps stand out from competitors, create cosiness and the right atmosphere, and put the team in a working mood. To decide on an office renovation style, it’s worth first knowing the general rules of business design.
In this guide we look at these rules, the requirements for a design concept, and give an overview of popular office interior styles — with descriptions and tips on how to choose a style for your brand and budget.
General rules of business design
Whatever the chosen direction, a successful office design rests on several rules:
- Colour. Shades should be calm yet saturated and memorable: greyness isn’t welcome, but a riot of colours is out of place too.
- Ergonomic furniture. Office work is mostly at a desk, so furniture should be comfortable and ergonomic.
- Rest area. People doing mental work need a place to switch off; a separate rest area raises productivity, so it’s worth discussing with the designer before the renovation.
- Lighting. It’s good to have large windows with natural light, but powerful artificial lighting is needed too.
- Clear zoning. Without it, work is hard to organise.
Any concept should meet three requirements: a balance of aesthetics and functionality, a match with the company’s philosophy, and the ability to quickly update the interior in the future.
Office interior styles: an overview
Based on these rules, you can choose a specific style. The most popular directions:
- Minimalism. The main feature is conciseness. Simple, functional and convenient, with plenty of light and space; forms are clear and geometric. The palette is calm: white, pearl, beige with accents of black, wenge or a bright shade. This is the most universal style, chosen by IT companies, logistics organisations and various agencies.
- Modern. A little whimsical but original: expensive materials, interesting decor and refinement. Suits creative workshops where inspiration and creativity are needed.
- Hi-tech. A little cold and detached, it fits well with modern equipment. The background is uniform, with bright accents; the materials are plastic, metal, glass.
- Classic. The main thing is respectability and aristocracy. Colours are soft, noble shades, the furniture is expensive and bulky, and the materials are natural. This style is chosen by law offices, beauty salons and furniture firms.
Worth mentioning separately are the loft (conditional zoning and exposed services — more in the article Loft-Style Office: Features & Ideas) and the eco direction with greening and natural materials (see Office Phytodesign: Greening the Interior).
How to choose a style for your brand and budget
The main guide is the company’s philosophy and field of activity: the style should reflect its character and be clear to clients. IT and agencies lean towards minimalism, creative studios towards modern, and legal and beauty companies towards classic.
The second factor is budget. Classic with natural materials costs more, while minimalism or loft let you achieve a striking result more economically. It’s also worth building in the ability to quickly update the interior so it doesn’t age with the trends. More on the impact of style is in the article Office Interior Styling & Design.
Office renovation style with Partner Create
For the styling to meet modern requirements of comfort, respectability and the company’s concept, the renovation is best entrusted to specialists. Partner Create will select the style for your brand and budget as early as the design stage and deliver it under general contracting — with quality, aesthetics and durability.
Examples of completed offices are in the office spaces portfolio.
Office renovation styles in brief
- Before choosing a style, consider the rules of business design: colour, ergonomics, rest, light, zoning.
- The concept should balance aesthetics and functionality, match the philosophy and update easily.
- Minimalism is a universal style for IT, logistics and agencies.
- Modern is for creative workshops; hi-tech is for technological companies.
- Classic is for law offices, beauty salons and furniture firms.
- The style is chosen for brand and budget: classic is more expensive, minimalism and loft cheaper.
Frequently Asked Questions
First consider the rules of business design (colour, ergonomics, rest area, lighting, zoning), then choose a direction to suit the company’s philosophy and field of activity. The concept should balance aesthetics and functionality and update easily in the future.
IT companies, logistics organisations and agencies are best suited to minimalism — the most universal style with concise forms, plenty of light and a calm palette with accents. It’s simple, functional and convenient for work.
Law offices, beauty salons and furniture firms suit the classic style — respectable and aristocratic. It’s characterised by soft, noble shades, expensive furniture and natural materials that emphasise the company’s status.
Classic with natural materials costs more, while minimalism and loft let you achieve a striking result on a smaller budget. Loft also involves exposed services, which additionally saves on finishing.
Choose an office renovation style with Partner Create
A successful style means a company’s image, team comfort and an impression on clients. Partner Create will select a direction for your brand and budget and deliver the renovation with responsibility for the result.
Explore our work in the portfolio, read useful materials on the blog, or get in touch to discuss your project. Call +38 050 388 24 49.
We also recommend Office Interior Styling & Design and Loft-Style Office: Features & Ideas — they will help you decide on a style.