Every year, certain concepts in office installation and design tend to trend. For instance, for the past half-decade, there has been a strong movement toward open, collaborative office workspaces where employees can benefit from the productivity of having few physical barriers from their colleagues. Another development has been for businesses to work hand-in-hand with designers to determine how to maximize the footprint of their workspaces. Given these inclinations, it’s not surprising that so many office installations have included furnishings that are either primarily or completely focus upon the color white.
From a physical and “illusionary” standpoint, white can make any space appear larger. It also has the ability to make the human eye call attention to splashes of color or design within or around the white space. As an example, if a workspace has white accoutrements with the exception of a large, colorful mural of the company’s logo, that mural will become the focal point of the room. Similarly, if the office building has huge windows, a white space will tend to bring the outside “in”. (As a side note, bringing natural or natural elements from the outdoors to the indoors has also been a huge trend for Canadian companies in certain fields.)
Psychologically, white has been known to convey energy and positivity to those working within the space. Rather than feeling “closed in”, many employees have reported that their productivity and mood seems to improve when they are in an environment that is uncluttered by too many hues, patterns or designs. In essence, they can hone in on their tasks without distractions. Additionally, clients who visit office spaces that are white are not immune to the emotional responses to such a seemingly clean, organized space. Thus, if onsite sales meetings with prospective clientele are part and parcel to an organization’s culture, having white surroundings could benefit the sales team.
In the past, trends such as the “office white” movement have included a penchant for bold and bright colors such as reds, oranges and yellows. While this can still be seen in some locations, white really has taken center stage in office installation and design. However, we can never tell what’s around the next corner; all we can know for certain is that the evolution of creative interior designs will continue to surprise and amaze.
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