6 Ways To Plan Your Office Space

When it comes to your business’s future, it’s always good to have a plan. Ensuring that your office is an inspirational place to work is vital. Smart office renovations and space planning greatly impacts the efficiency of your work environment. 6 great ways to guide this process are listed below.

Make a list of your priorities

Making a list of your priorities and everything you would like to have in the space is a great way to simplify and organize your thoughts. These priorities will guide you when you have to start making hard decisions taking space, budget, and time into consideration.  

 Don’t ignore future growth

Include room for a reasonable growth. The goal of space planning is to maintain a productive environment for years to come. Consider what space and equipment you need to allow for additional staff, customers, and products.

Calculate the space per staff member required

Space outyour team according to the flow and circulation of your office space. In many places, there arelaws concerning the amount of space each employee must have. Make sure you understand your employees’ requirements and your obligations to them when planning. Speak to a licensed, professional commercial contractor if you need guidance in this area.

Don’t forget space to move around. 

Traffic jams aren’t only for roadways, they can happen in your office too – hindering production and creating frustration for your employees. Clutter closes down space; so de-clutter to avoid blocking circulation and common pathways.                                                                                                Cubicles aren’t always the best idea!

Plan your space according to your wants and needs, not according to trends and traditions. Consider collaborative workspaces instead of cubes, think about different layouts. Subdivide different activity zones to give definition to each part of the room. 

What your employees think?

Effective space planning should focus on employee’s needs. Professionals can make suggestions but they can’t always tell you what you need uniquely for your office.  

You and your employees have the most insight into your one-of-a-kind needs and know what is best for your work culture.

Do you have any other methods you use to effectively plan your work space? Let us know!