Many office managers wonder about how they can improve their office’s design and maximize productivity and happiness in employees. There are three keys to office design success—letting creativity flow, using curvy furniture versus straight, and letting the space breathe (literally) with plenty of office plants and views of green spaces. Scientists have found that office design and the way workers arrange their individual desk areas makes a huge difference in terms of productivity. Here are a few design tips that have been scientifically proven to boost productivity and office morale.

Let Workers Creatively Control Their Spaces

When employees are given control of the setup of their own work spaces, they feel much more in tune with the company team effort and increased efficiency, according to a recent 99u.com article. The article cites a 2010 study conducted on 47 London office workers that found that workers who were allowed to arrange a small office with as many plants, photos, and other personal touches were 32% more productive than those who weren’t. Some companies even give their staff free reign with their offices, allotting each employee a certain amount of money to buy furniture and other accessories for their office.

Keep It Curvy

The 99u.com article also mentioned a 2011 study when hundreds of undergrads looked at computer-generated pictures of room interiors and rated rooms with curvy, rounded furniture as more inviting and pleasing, as opposed to the straight-edged rectangular setups. Also sitting in circles promotes a collective mindset, whereas straight edges provokes feelings of individuality and independence. So, at least if your office has a lot of people from the millennial generation, consider selecting furniture that is more curvaceous to foster a greater sense of community among your employees.

Go Green in Your Office

If you only implement one of the tips from this article, choose this one: up the green factor in your office. Plants have been proven to help workers stabilize their stress levels, and they even reduce indoor pollution levels. When choosing the site for your next office, consider the view employees will have from their offices—looking out on a lake, park, or even just a few trees swaying in the wind recharges the mind and helps workers keep things in perspective more.

Want More Tips?

If you’d like to improve an existing office design or start from scratch, we at PnP Office Furniture are here to help. Our experienced, friendly team of office designers will assist you with choosing furniture and accessories and suggest ideal ways of arranging it. We’ll also keep your budget constraints in mind, respecting your wishes and finding amazing pieces for your unique office space. You’ll be able to walk into your office and say, “wow, this looks great!” Stop by our showroom at 940 South Rochester Ave. Suite D, Ontario, CA 91761 and see for yourself who PnP Office Furniture is the best place to purchase office furniture in the Ontario, California area.