Odds are, most business leaders don’t think about their office layout and design on a daily basis. However, even if you don’t realize it, office design nevertheless has a big impact on your productivity and morale. Given that fact, contemporary office design tends to focus on the subtle aspects of a space that dictate employee experience. Defining contemporary office design is straightforward; contemporary design encompasses the styles interior designers are currently creating for workspaces. Today, though, we’ll go one step further and explain several key characteristics of contemporary office design. Check them out here:

It’s entirely possible for professionals to spend more time at their desk than in their own living room during the course of a regular work week. Still, the harsh truth is few modern workstations boast the amenities, tools, and tech that employees need to operate at their best. Indeed, a poor desk setup can have a major negative impact on your mood and productivity. To combat some office workstation woes, make sure to check out these five awesome ideas to improve your desk situation ASAP:

An office redesign is a big project –– no matter your industry or budget. Indeed, choosing to renovate your current workspace is one of the most important decisions any business owner could make. And because redesigns are such large undertakings, many professionals are turning to modular office walls as an alternative to traditional construction methods. But are modular walls a good idea for your operation? Here are five reasons you should at least consider them for your office redesign:

It’s difficult to put a price on the power of art. After all, how can you quantify the emotional response a compelling painting produces? What is clear though, is that people love engaging with murals and art related to businesses. In fact, business murals offer major benefits to companies that utilize them both inside and outside of their offices. Here are four reasons why you should consider integrating murals within your office design:

In terms of interior design choices, modern business owners have an overwhelming amount of options at their disposal. One one hand, this is obviously a good thing. But it also raises a lot of questions and concerns about how to best create a workspace. Is an ideal office setup trendy or classic? High-tech or old-school? Creative or comfortable? The reality is, only you know which design style is best for your business because your company is unique. Indeed, perhaps the biggest mistake entrepreneurs can make in regard to interior design is accepting a boilerplate concept for their office space. Rather than settling for one of a number of cookie-cutter workspace layout plans, check out these four engaging modern office interior design concepts that will be sure to excite your team:

Bold design choices are exciting. Any time an office design breaks from the norm and defies convention, people are bound to take notice. However, there’s a difference between building an office to catch the eye and creating a functional workspace. And unfortunately, most business owners get caught in between the two when contemplating an office redesign. While they want an office that expresses their business’s values in an exciting way, they also need a workspace that addresses their employees’ needs. Fortunately, an industrial office design can be the perfect solution for business owners looking to create a dynamic office space. Here are six reasons why:

The tech industry is constantly evolving. Technology is never static, and, unsurprisingly, tech companies themselves also undergo change at a rapid rate. What’s more, the way tech startups think about their office design is often unique and exciting. These are businesses looking to push the envelope and their workspaces typically reflect that fact. The good news is, all businesses can benefit from elements of tech office design –– regardless of their area of expertise.

At Key Interiors, we believe workspaces should be designed to maximize productivity and eliminate distraction. Sustainable office design, then, is a practice we love since it offers business owners and employees many substantial advantages. Sustainable office design is a practice of creating commercial workspaces by eliminating waste, using recycled material, and adhering to environmentally conscious standards. (You can think of it as “green” office design.) However, we understand why some business owners may be hesitant to implement a sustainable office design at their location. That’s why we’re here to explain how sustainable offices can work for companies across industries.

Even the most industrious employees experience profound lethargy from time to time. However, there’s a difference between the occasional dip in productivity and a continual, office-wide morale problem. Furthermore, the way your office is laid out can have an adverse effect on your employees’ activity levels. As luck would have it though, you can always change your office design and renovate aspects that need updating. With that in mind, we’re here to share a few tips on how you can redesign your office to energize your employees:

Car salespeople understand the importance of making a good impression with a customer. Making a good impression, however, is about more than some dealerships seem to realize. Indeed, the way your space is arranged, and the amenities you have to offer your visitors can have a massive impact on your sales team's performance. To that end, here are a few examples of sound car dealership design ideas brought to life. We bet you'll see some design elements you can implement at your location!