Saturday, 28 November 2015

Important predictions about office furniture trends for 2016 - 17


If you are too concerned about how your office looks, then it is likely that you will be interested in what the New Year is about to bring along. A lot of items from the almost gone 2015 are expected to pick up speed while a lot are predicted to lose hold. However, productivity and efficiency are expected to be of utmost importance even in the coming year. Our experts at Benchmarx have concluded some of the important features that would most probably be a huge success in the next year: 

Furniture items that merge together collaboration and communication

This is actually a workspace staple that gained immense popularity over the past few years and is expected to reach new highs even in the next year. Steady transformation from the cubicle segregations to more open plan is accelerating at a higher rate in every type of working environment. Privacy pods are in for those who need to indulge in a confidential talk. Overall, it is about creating a distraction-free space for workers where they can enjoy collaboration with personal space.

Some of the crucial modifications observed in the selection of office furniture in Singapore in 2015 are expected to gain hold in the coming year. With more trust on the latest technology, it is believed that the executives need not to stick to their chairs to get the work done. Thus, the New Year is expected to increase in the demands for office furniture that would add to the flexibility and mobility. Innovation and excellence are what offices would rely on.

Changeable workstations
This trend has been accepted and praised all across the globe. Companies are already investing in convertible items to cater to the demands of employees. These products allow flexibility and ensure the best optimization of space even if it is smaller. Both startups and established firms are counting on their benefits and using them to transform the appeal of their offices.
This is a huge transformation in the office workstation trend where people are opting for seated or standing desks. In fact, they are expecting to have two-in-one desks which can serve both purposes.

Homely design
An interesting trend to gain many likes in 2016 is the office interior that features residential style furnishings to make the employees feel like home. Desks that look more like dining room tables and statement lighting are predicted to be a huge hit among employees and employers alike. The motive is to create more functional, inspirational and comfortable workspace with system furniture to boost productivity.

Integrating everything with the technology
Technology is what gains immense reputation among businesses to let the productions happen. Many desks are already used by businesses to facilitate easy deployment of the technology at the workplace. While office table Singapore and office chairs are made adjustable and comfortable with ergonomic design, desks are provided with power outlets, USB ports and other features to aid in establishing connections. Overall, the designs are expected to be technology focused for increased productivity and higher ROI in the coming year.