When it comes to laying out an office, fine details can be the difference between an inviting working environment that inspires productivity and creativity and a cold or inefficient one.

2. When it comes to
laying out an office,
fine details can be the
difference between an
inviting working
environment that
inspires productivity
and creativity and a
cold or inefficient one.

3. While elements like the actual interior
structure of an office, the quantity of natural
light and the ergonomics of desks and chairs
tend to receive a decent amount of attention
when it comes to office design, sometimes the
more obvious elements like office divisions can
be overlooked.

4. In recent years there has been a shift towards
more open plan office spaces, encouraging
open communication and a more egalitarian
approach to work. Open plan offices often still
require some kind of slight division though, if
only to help with storage or to organize the
space.

5. Here are a few ideas for office space
divisions that will add to the aesthetic of your
office design.

6.  Instead of traditional walls or screens,
you could experiment with some nice
shelving. Whether half or full height,
shelves are an elegant and practical way
to divide a space. Using shelves with no
backing can be an especially nice way to
create a division without cutting an area
off from the rest of the room. Filling the
shelves with attractive storage boxes,
candles, collectables and other inspiring
pieces that are appropriate for your
business is a great way to add interest to
your office, as well offering a great
opportunity for storage.

7.  Bookshelves are another great option for
diving a room. Again, they are both
practical and aesthetically pleasing.
Filling shelves with inspiring books is a
great way to motivate staff and also
creates a usable boundary.

8.  If you are building an office interior from
scratch, consider implementing some
interestingly designed dividing walls, or
storage units in the space to help divide
into workable sections. Curved walls,
doors with feature cut outs, or half walls
are a great way to divide a space up
without making it feel closed or small.
Similarly, implementing a storage or
entertainment unit can be an interesting
way to divide a room. Having a television
in an innovative floating entertainment
unit can be a creative and usable way to
divide a space.

9.  Sliding doors and
screens are some
other great office
dividing alternatives.
Glass sliding doors
can offer an element
of privacy without
cutting through a
space, while wooden
sliding doors offer
warmth and total
privacy in a way that
can easily be opened
up and inviting.
Freestanding
screens create non-
permanent divisions
that can be moved to
suit the space and
the requirements of
the office.

10. Essentially, there are a number of
creative office dividing options
available that aren’t necessarily
traditional, and that don’t close a
space up or divide workers.
Office design is all about
considering the space and the
way in which you work and finding
the best possible solution for your
business.