Top 5 warning signs that your office needs a refurbishment

Employees spend around 8 hours most days in the office and it’s not surprising that the environment becomes uninspiring overtime, especially if they’re surrounded by obvious wear and tear. For many employees, it’s likely that they’ve been inside the same four walls for years, and so, to keep them feeling motivated and valued within the company it’s important to maintain an inspiring and functional workspace. Small signs of wear and tear can become increasingly noticeable and will only worsen overtime. Multiple studies also show that leaving a refurbishment year on year is damaging to a businesses’ ethos and can significantly affect…

The importance of having a modern office kitchen

When you’re looking to improve the office it’s likely you’ll consider refreshing meeting rooms and the reception area, places where you know you’ll see results. With new meeting rooms inspiring employees and encouraging them to work harder, and a new, improved reception area that will impress clients – it’s easy to see the thought process. That said, research shows a well stocked kitchen area is important for workers to recharge, eat healthily and stay well hydrated. Improving your staff’s lunch hour with a bespoke kitchen will encourage them to stretch their legs, take a walk, refuel and engage in conversation. This…

6 reasons why your business needs office privacy pods

Privacy pods are revolutionising modern offices as we know it, providing workers with a stress-free environment away from their desks and the busy life of an open plan office. Privacy pods are great for a number of reasons, which we will unfold in this article, but it’s safe to say that they aid productivity and offer workers a chance to knuckle down – a place where any task can confidently be brought to completion. 1) Average office worker works 40 hours a week An office worker will spend a quarter of their life in the office and during this time, a…

How to use your office space efficiently

There’s no need to invest in a space that’s massive when you use your office space efficiently. With the use of careful office planning and bespoke furniture, you can have yourself a sophisticated and inspiring office layout. Take it from the experts and follow our tips on how to use your office space to its utmost potential. 1) Decide on an office refurbishment to increase office space Although an office refurbishment sounds expensive, it need not be – what’s more expensive is moving out of your offices because you haven’t utilised the space you do have properly. So think again. Desk…

How creative office design improves mental health

Ask anyone, and they will tell you that they either want to run a business or work for a business that’s successful and full of happy, healthy, like minded individuals and so, to reach this goal, it’s important to identify the correlation between a healthy work-life balance. No one working in an office from 9-5 will work flat out during their working hours. It is estimated that a workforce will generally produce between 5 and 6 hours of solid work in a 7 hour day. To take care of our businesses and the people who keep the cogs turning, it’s important…

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Things to consider when designing an office space

Office refurbishment is not something that a company will take lightly because it can be a large investment that will take time, money and effort. This is why it’s incredibly important to get it right the first time around with an experienced company that can offer you inspiration and make the whole process simple and exciting. This month, Arc Business Interiors are here to provide you with a little forethought, so you have a sense of direction and a strong enough vision before getting in touch with your local interior designers. Why do you need an office refurbishment? Perhaps your office…

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The finished article. Another successful project delivery by our commercial interiors division and office furniture team.