How to design an office to feel like home

Many are returning to the office after years of remote work, having adapted to all the comforts of home. Companies can make the office environment feel warm and familiar with a few key design solutions. These ideas from Emily Mattucci, Office Sales Manager of Ethnicraft’s Contract and Trade department can make any homebody look forward to the return to office life.

OPT FOR WOODEN FURNITURE

CREATE A COSY LOUNGE AREA

Another benefit to remote work is the ability to log in from any place in the house, including a cushy sofa. But sofas aren’t just for residences. Designating a space in the office for comfortable lounging creates a relaxed environment, plus it serves as a great open-concept meeting space or a place in which to collaborate with colleagues. A modular sofa can be configured to fit any area.

STYLE WITH PLANTS

Indoor plants offer many benefits, from cleaning the air to providing a fresh style element. Plants have become a design staple at home, and that trend can easily translate into an office environment. Popular options are often the ones that require the least amount of care, including air plants and succulents, as well as hardy larger plants such as the fiddle leaf and monstera.

It’s said that the water cooler is where brilliant ideas
are found. Casual conversations may lead to an impromptu collaboration that changes a business in profound ways. Having a place to take a break away from the desks is crucial, as ideas come from a relaxed state of mind. Furnishing a break room with casual tables and chairs creates places for more personal conversations among smaller groups, which also has the ability to boost morale.