There’s something to be said about a new office space. Whether it’s conventional drywall or demountable, a new space can both inspire and excite your employees. And yet, each surface is an opportunity to inject a little extra character into your wall installation.
These suggestions might not fit every company, but we’re fairly certain there’s one that is perfectly suited to your business, space, and corporate atmosphere.
One of the traditional uses of blank spaces are to fill it with inspiring visuals. There are several ways you can decorate an empty wall to further inspire your staff and make your space look even more impressive.
Framed and mounted photographs of accomplishments can serve many functions. It gives your visitors a chance to see your company’s best work, it gives the employees who helped to achieve that accomplishment a greater sense of recognition and appreciation, and it gives new employees a constant reminder of your standard.
Artwork is also a fairly common option. Some more creative companies will either task their in-house designers or hire an outside artist to paint a mural on large blank spaces, producing a work that artistically represents your company, your branding, your corporate vision, and the work you do.
Some workplaces are designed to be nexuses of creativity. Free-thinking tech companies, marketing agencies, and design firms often have ample talent on-hand that they can inspire through a ‘blank canvas’ approach to wall space.
One example is the use of whiteboards, applying special paint to an entire wall and inviting creative employees to regularly re-design a mural of their own, either during their breaks, before or after their work day, or during a designated time. Working on a design together can act as an excellent team-building exercise, and this gives your creative minds a chance to show off their skills.
There are a number of variations on this concept, including Lego walls, where the green lego mats are glued to the wall and large bins of colored blocks are provided to the staff, and chalkboard walls, which are similar to the whiteboard wall, but with a more ‘schoolhouse’ feel.
Finally, there’s the practical approach to blank spaces. There are a number of clever and well-designed variations on traditional wall-mounted office equipment to add a little extra personality without sacrificing utility.
Common practical wall-mounted equipment includes shelving and storage units, message boards, bulletin boards, and monitors. When selecting, it’s important to keep in mind that this is going to be a part of your employees’ daily lives; if you can find an item that’s both practical and beautiful, you can further elevate your employee’s morale.
Regardless of your business or industry, there are a number of ways to get the most out of your wall space. And whichever way you choose to use your space, we’re here to help. After all, it’s more than just a wall we’re installing; it’s a potential key component to your corporate culture.