A successful office renovation requires a lot of patience, planning, and preparation!
If your office is beginning to look outdated, it may be time for an upgrade. Renovating your office can be a very exciting project, but it can also be stressful and requires a good amount of adaptation and adjustment. If you are planning for an office renovation, here are four tips to ensure that it is successful.
Evaluate Your Space
The first thing you want to do when preparing to renovate your office is to evaluate your needs and determine whether or not there are opportunities to improve the workflow for your employees. You could interview current employees to get their opinion on how they think the space could be improved or bring in a commercial office furniture company like American Design Associates to professionally examine your space and make recommendations.
Renovation Budget
Once you have a good idea of the space you have to use, the next step is to develop a plan or strategy for your office renovation. This should include the budget you have for the project. Once you have the monetary aspect figured out, the next step is to create a wish list for your future office space. This wish list should include all aspects of the project and you should get input from your employees. One of the great options of working with American Design Associates is the fact that they represent over 1000 manufacturers including refurbished furniture lines and even lightly used products. They have been able to offer complete office renovations for the fraction of the price. Any budget, any project, any time, American Design finds a way to make your dream office a reality.
Productivity During Renovation
Just because an office renovation is taking place doesn’t mean the company can stop working. In order to keep productivity levels the same while renovating, it is important to look into whether temporary space will be needed or if employees can continue to work in the current space. You always want to make sure you are actively communicating with your employees and giving them updates so that everyone is on the same page and aware of the renovation process.
Office Furniture Style
It is important to exam and consider the style or type of furniture you want to incorporate into the new design of your office. Ergonomic office furniture, height adjustable, and employee friendly furniture is always a great investment for a new office design because it ensures that your employees will be comfortable while at work.
A Better Space from American Design Associates
Are you looking for school or office furniture? American Design Associates, Inc. is a furniture dealer and design firm serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. We bring out the best in your school or office. Visit us online to see what we can do for you, or give us a call at (410) 823-5500. To see examples of our work and get more advice on furnishing your office space, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+.