If you run a business or work in an office on your own, a boring and dull environment can really dampen your spirits and work ethic. You may feel uninspired, crowded with clutter, or simply need to inject a bit of color into your space. There are plenty of ways to improve your office, either for yourself or your employees, to help create a more enjoyable and harmonious working environment. Here are just a couple of tips and ideas to help get you started.

Cleanliness

Making sure your office spaces are clean is incredibly important for the health and safety of yourself and anyone who works in or enters the office. Using a professional cleaning company is a great way to ensure a high level of cleanliness in all areas. As well as working to reduce illness and employee sick time and increase safety, a clean office environment will help you to make a great first impression for potential employees or clients and ensure that you are displaying your business to its full potential. 

Storage

Tidiness and cleanliness go hand in hand, and having appropriate storage can make the area easier to clean and keep it safe, as well as helping to reduce distractions. There are many storage solutions available for offices and businesses, so you will be able to find something that works for you no matter the size of the room you have to work with. Keeping your office free of clutter also helps prevent things from going missing, which can cause time delays that reflect negatively on you and your business. 

Plants

Bringing the outside in and having some plants throughout your workplace can have many benefits, including boosting creativity, cleaning the air, and reducing noise levels. The majority of people spend a lot of time inside working at a desk, rather than being outside with nature. Therefore, it can really help boost your office environment by having a few plants in the space. Common plants that are office-friendly include rubber plants, aloe, or a peace lily, as they are generally low maintenance and don’t need to be outside. 

Color

The colors that are present within your office environment can also have an impact on your work atmosphere. According to color psychology, different colors have different psychological impacts on individuals. In general, red affects the body, blue affects the mind, green affects the inner balance, and yellow affects emotions. The intensity of the colors also has an impact. When thinking about the colors that feature in your office, you can bear in mind the effect you want colors to have on people and the impression that your color pallet will make. You also don’t have to completely repaint your office, as introducing pops of color through accessories or other items can help change up the look. Consider colored storage, furniture, or stationery as a starting point that is more cost-effective, and experiment with how different colors can make you feel when working.