Monday 17 February 2014

Three Office Interior Solutions for 2014

Does your office interior look tired and shabby or is in need of a revamp to reflect your firm’s ethos? Or, has your business expanded and you need to provide a more comfortable environment to accommodate more staff? The installation of office partitioning - such as glass partitioning, storage wall partitioning, soundproof partitioning, solid partitioning, operable partitioning, fire rated partitioning or demountable partitioning – offers the perfect solution.

GDL Interiors has 30 years’ experience in providing high quality office refits and fire rated partitioning to multi-national organisations, regional firms and local companies in Essex, Suffolk, London, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, and further afield in the UK. Even the smallest office refurbishment project makes a considerable difference to operational efficiency, and will enhance a firm’s image.

If you have an expanding company, the start of the New Year is a good time to review your office environment. One of the many benefits of space planning and office refurbishment is that it eliminates the need to move premises. Here, GDL provides answers to common questions on how to make the best use of space to lead your organisation into 2014 and beyond.

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I Only Have a Small Office – How Can I Improve on My Existing Space Without Moving Premises?

Files strewn across the floor, piles of paper on the desk and lack of storage for even basic office essentials – such as pens, paper, the kettle or photocopier – will reduce efficiency as you struggle to find things.

At GDL interiors we offer space planning for even the smallest of offices, so you can obtain those much needed documents within seconds. One of the ways we can create an organised work space is through the installation of storage wall partitioning, which is a stylish way to conceal office paperwork and clutter, as it combines valuable cupboard space with partition walls. 

Our bespoke office partitioning can be installed floor to ceiling, or at low height, and incorporate pull out filing systems, projectors, plasma screens or fitments such as refrigerators.  Whatever your requirements, GDL’s experts will discuss these with you and suggest innovative space saving solutions.

How Can I Maximise My Current Workspace to Accommodate More Staff?

If your company is expanding and taking on more staff in 2014, moving addresses may not be the solution.

Finding new premises, changing the details on correspondence and letterheads, and organising removals, all prove costly. One answer is to talk thorough the cost effective solutions with our experts so you can maximise your space with the minimum of upheaval to your business.

At GDL, we provide a full range of refurbishment services from space planning to office partitioning and complete company refits. Office partitioning is extremely versatile and can be used to transform your interior and create additional areas that are essential to an expanding business: such as extra storage, conference rooms, management areas, break-outs spaces, meeting rooms, boardrooms, reception areas, and even entire office departments. And, in order that your firm complies with fire service regulations, we also provide a full range of fire rated partitioning and doors, which can offer a maximum of two hours’ protection.

One of our recent space planning projects was Colne Housing’s Offices in Colchester. The brief was to reorganise their office space so they could use the building to its maximum capacity and accommodate more staff.

We provided an entire re-fit across two floors which involved creating an attractive new reception area, designing new offices, installing two interview rooms and a brand new security office. The entire project was completed on time and on budget, with only a limited disruption to the day to day running of the organisation.

Can an Office Refit Create a More Eco-Friendly Environment?

Yes. An increasing number of businesses are making the move towards becoming more eco-friendly, either by reducing their packaging, cutting down on their use of paper, and by increasing recycling.

If your organisation has taken the decision to become more environmentally sound, you may want to reflect this in your office refurbishment. A ‘green’ friendly office refit will demonstrate your commitment to the planet and this will have a positive impact on staff and customers.

GDL Interiors offers a sustainable office design service which takes into account every aspect of the office refit such as making the best use of natural light, using low energy technology and sourcing materials that have limited impact on the environment. We only use sustainable, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved timber, and even our wall coverings offer 1,300 stylish ‘green’ products.

For more information on our services, contact us direct, or just click on the link below.

GDL Interiors  provide a full range of office interior services, including the installation of glazed partitioning, solid partitioning, demountable partitioning, and fire rated partitioning for public and private organisations and educational establishments.