As New Yorkers, we spend at least 8 hours a day in the office so it’s important to invest in a proper workspace that keeps you and your team focused and motivated. Lighting, air quality and personal touches like family pictures or art can help give an office a lived-in feel that is important for a comfortable, inviting work environment.

Work Environment

One of the best parts about Work Better is being able to customize your private office to have it reflect your company's personality and brand. Colors have a huge influence over people's mood and set the tone of your office. Use bright accent colors to bring a bit more energy into the space and allows your company's fun side to show. Alternatively, use darker shades of colors to accent certain walls and bring in a soothing, relaxed feel to an otherwise busy part of the office. Incorporating your company's color into the office doesn't necessarily mean having to repaint the office: branded goodies, lamps, and art can do a great job of reflecting your brand's values throughout the space.

Decor and Furniture

Plants have always been an office staple, and for good reason: they improve air quality provide a connection to nature, however small it may be. A plant at your desk or in a common area is a simple way to relieve stress and cheer up the office!

Another important aspect of office decor is empowering employees to personalize their desk space. Pictures from home and tchotchkes from vacations are a great way to recall relaxing times when things get hectic in the office. Displaying the company's awards around the office or framing photos of the team as symbols of your firm's achievements will give your employees a sense of pride and impress clients that step into your office.

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Common Areas

Addtionally, it is also important for employees to have a space where they can relax and take their mind off work for a bit and enjoy a coffee or a short conversation with a coworker. If your coworking space doesn't have a lounge, try investing in quality headphones to help yourself escape from a hectic workday, if only for a few minutes. There’s no need to have fancy massage chairs or wild amenities; a few healthy snacks and comfortable seating will provide a comfortable enough environment for your staff.

An office should be a hub of creativity, productivity, and collaboration - a space conducive to great work! Make your office a space that can employees enjoy and feel comfortable in. Providing them with an inviting environment and keeping must-have's like coffee and snacks at arm's reach will ensure everyone stays as productive as can be.