1. Install cool wall graphics
2. Save a tree or two
3. Update your flooring
4. Invest in building upgrades
5. Maintain landscaping and outdoor spaces
Whether you're a property manager, building owner, or business owner, improving the look and feel of your property can add short term and long term property value. Think about different offices you've worked in. Where were you most productive? How did the environment make you feel? It's no secret that a new and creative environment can have positive effects on company culture as well as productivity in the workplace. Solar Art has come up with 5 ways to update the interior and exterior of your building:
When you think about your favorite work space, plain white walls probably don't pop up. Bare white walls can make an office environment seem depressing and cold. On a positive note, installing wall graphics or wall murals is a simple and super affordable way to liven up any office space. Wall graphics are great because they give you the flexibility to literally create whatever you want. You can add a simple wall scene like a beach or you can install a complex scene like a city skyline. Both are completely different and you can easily showcase your company's value and culture. You can have wall graphics installed to common rooms like conference rooms or break rooms or you can even have them installed to private offices. It is a super easy way to make employees feel comfortable.
Regardless of whether you have a lot of office space or not, paper files and cabinets are not attractive to look at. If you have a small office space you definitely don't want what space you do have to be filled with loose leaf papers. Investing in a scanner and shredding all paper files will eliminate the need for massive file cabinets and free up lots of office space where you can put more useful things. In addition to making a space feel cluttered, having paper files can also be a security hazard. If you don't lock up the file cabinets, important business documents can get lost or end up in the hands of the wrong person, having potentially detrimental consequences. Investing in a scanner and transitioning your company to a paper-less office will not only help the environment, but will definitely be a design upgrade for your office.
It used to be very common for offices to have carpet installed all throughout them. Times are changing though people. Carpet can get old and worn out very fast in an office environment. Carpets also aren't the best from a design standpoint. If you are looking to upgrade the interior of your office, consider removing the carpet and utilizing the concrete floors underneath. Polished concrete can create a modern feel and you can even add rugs to add some color that can be changed out periodically for an affordable price. Not to mention, concrete or wood floors are much easier to clean and are more durable than carpet.
Building upgrades are the pinnacle of enhancing an office space. If you think of upgrading an entire building, it might seem daunting and very costly. But, we are here to tell you it doesn't take much to change the entire look of your building. Building facades are typically made up of either all glass or glass and other building materials like stone, concrete, or brick. Building upgrades like exterior window film and industrial facade paints can update an entire building for an affordable price. Exterior building wraps greatly reduce heat, reduce glare and give the building a uniform look from the outside. Tenants or employees can have their shades up or down and the curb appeal of the building won't be hindered at all. This adds value to the property and if you are looking to rent the space, can promote occupancy for company's looking for a new space.
The right landscaping can create a whole different look and feel to your building. Going back to building updates, curb appeal is crucial. If potential employees come in for an interview or potential tenants drive by, they don't want to see dead plants or a bunch of weeds that haven't been maintained. The type of plants, trees and shrubs can enhance the entryway of your property and distinguish it from neighboring buildings. Try installing bright and vibrant flowers or modern succulents for employees to enjoy during work breaks. Outdoor work spaces are becoming increasingly popular and allow tenants to take advantage of spring and summer weather.
There you have it. Five very simple and even environmentally friendly building upgrades that you can do to increase the attractiveness of your property, which can ultimately result in a higher occupancy rate. Solar Art works with people everyday to help upgrade both the interior and exterior of their offices. So, what's the next step? Let us help you to create some custom wall murals or exterior building upgrades!
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