Transform Your Workspace: Customized Offices that Inspire

Whether you have a team of two or two hundred, having a customized office space is an excellent way for you to boost productivity, reduce stress, and increase collaboration. Since the pandemic’s shift to fully remote or hybrid offices, organizations across the board have had to find new ways to stay connected and work together — and customized office space has allowed them to do so.

Though you want a beautifully designed space, opting for a functional arrangement is just as important if you hope to improve workflows. Customized office spaces check every box — organization, storage, teamwork, and aesthetics. Here’s what you need to know when creating a space that works for both you and your team members.

What Are Customized Office Spaces?

Run-of-the-mill office design includes your standard desks, tables, chairs, and an engaging element here and there (think: that office ping pong table employees use once a month). However, customized office design allows your company to choose a layout and unique features that fit your needs. As a result, you have a say in the overall design, technology, furniture, accessories, and storage options.

Now more than ever, it’s clear that the spaces we work in seriously impact our overall productivity and how we feel about our work. For example, studies have found that ergonomic office design can lead to a more than 30 percent increase in employee satisfaction. In addition, employees are likelier to stick around when your custom office is made for your specific team.

Key Benefits Associated With Customizing Your Work Spaces

If you’re considering a customized office space, there are a handful of things to consider. From accent lighting to cord storage and organization, you’ll have plenty of decisions to make regarding your office design and functionality. Take a look at the key benefits of customized workspaces before making your final decision.

Better space utilization

Empty meeting rooms and dusty foosball tables have become a staple inside many office spaces. Unfortunately, when an office isn’t customized, its design might not work best for you and your team. That’s why an office space custom to you is so important — you can use each inch of your space in a way that allows you to do your best work.

Improved employee socialization

Depending on the working styles of your team members, a customized office space can help employees work together and utilize one another’s strengths. You can design your office in a way that allows your team to socialize, something many organizations struggled to do throughout the pandemic. With a design catered to the habits of your team, you can rest easy knowing employees can access one another should they need something. 

Better business agility and flexibility

Discussing finances, making a private call, or trying to impress a client — so many situations our team members face daily require flexible office spaces. When you opt for a customized space, you can create areas where team members can both work together or remain in their zone of genius solo. The more options you provide, the better your employees will feel about being able to complete their tasks without stress. 

Increased productivity and motivation

Research has shown time and time again that the more comfortable a team member feels inside their office space, the more likely they are to get their work done and feel satisfied in their role. So when you customize your office to meet the needs of your employees, you’ll gain peace of mind knowing each of them is set up for success. In addition, knowing they have what they need to do their best work will instill a new motivation into your team, as they no longer need to worry about working in a space that makes them uncomfortable.

Pooled talent and insight

A customized office space makes it easy for your team to gather and get work done — also making it easy for you to identify any weak spots or bottlenecks in workflows. When your talent can work together, they can better communicate and collaborate. Once you design your space for productivity, you’ll have an easier time discovering what might be holding your team members back.

More emphasis on workplace culture

With 88 percent of job seekers believing a healthy workplace culture is vital for success, creating an office space that supports a positive company culture is a must-do. Instead of requiring employees to come into a generic space that doesn’t support their responsibilities, creating a cohesive workspace will help them feel comfortable and confident in what you expect from them. In addition, learning more about the culture your team hopes to be a part of is a smart way for your business to stay ahead of the curve.

A Custom Home Office That Works for You

Looking to design a custom office for your home? Though many teams are back inside shared office spaces, a customized office is still just as important regarding productivity and role satisfaction if you’ll be working remotely. That’s where Metro Offices can help.

From design to decor, we’re here to create an organized space that brings your dream office vision to life. With a special focus on functionality, we’ll also ensure your private office allows you to feel inspired and ready to get to work.

If you’re ready to cultivate a space that meets your needs, send us a message today!

Women-owned and locally-focused, Metro Offices has been a catalyst for workspace innovation since 1989 and continues to be the premier provider of virtual and in-person office space in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Serving over 30,000 businesses, our high-touch services and solutions are designed to help entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs scale their businesses and optimize their professional reputations.

Kathlene Buchanan

As the founder of Metro Offices, she has championed workspace innovation since 1989, inspired by the creativity and drive of their 30,000+ clients. Woman-owned and locally focused, the company tailors its spaces to meet the unique needs of every business.