Office Interior Design Checklist

Office design should be functional and stylish.

A few things are needed in order to make an office a functional workspace and provide comfort to clients or fellow employees. Make sure the workspace is comfortable, that there is plenty of visibility and office spaces are set up so each person has enough room. The design of the office should not only be cohesive, but functional.

Lighting

Because so much time is spent in the office, the type of lighting plays an important role. Depending on the design of the office, choose between wall, ceiling or desk lighting. If an office is dark in color, more lighting is needed than had a lighter color walls been chosen. Uniform lighting is hard on the eyes, so choosing a few fixtures for the ceiling, wall and desk are suitable.

According to lighting consultant Doreen Le May Madden, when there is uniform lighting, the eyes tire more quickly because they are trying to find the brightest light, which is difficult in a room with the same level of lighting. Another recommended source of lighting is through indirect methods. Lights that bounce off walls or ceilings are easier on the eye and still provide ample lighting. Light in an office with computer screens also helps to provide a contrast between the computer glare and actual lighting.

Seating

To prevent stiffness and soreness after a day of sitting in an office chair, try replacing the older chairs with ergonomic styles. Ergonomic chairs adjust to the shape of the body, offering support while providing comfort. When shopping for a chair, be sure to sit in each one to determine if it is right for your body shape. Check out the features of the chair, including seat cushion size, height of arm rests, height adjusting lever and back rest tilt ability.

Ergonomic chairs come in various price ranges, so they fit every budget. According to Ergonomic-Chairs.net, they recommend choosing the type of chair at the top of your budget to ensure you get the best chair for your money.

Work stations

The work station is one of the most important features of an office, as it is where the most time spent working takes place. Plenty of space should be allowed to spread out paperwork , but not enough to allow for clutter to occur.

If the plan is just to use the desk as a place to store the computer, choose a desk that has a small tabletop and a shelf for the computer tower. For desks needed for both a computer and workspace for spreading out, choose an L-shaped desk so you can store the computer and have a place to work without feeling crowded.

References

• Bright Ideas for Home Office Lighting
• Best Ergonomic Chair - 7 Buying Tips
• Select the Right Work Desk