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What are the trends for 2012?
Professional spaces: color and style trends for 2012
Are you tired of the color displayed on the walls of your offices? Your work furniture is more than obsolete? This month, discover the trends of 2012!
Color trends
Light colors are currently fashionable, such as cool white and gray tones, which blend easily with all styles of furniture. To energize your decor, simply add brightly colored accessories as well as nature-inspired elements like wood, stone and greenery. The idea is to encourage the creativity of your team, while maintaining overall harmony.
Material trends
Minimalism requires, consider betting on chrome, aluminum and stainless steel for the structures. In addition, favor uniform work surfaces and corner extensions, which are better suited to computers with flat screens. For chairs, the trend favors mesh-type backs, with a less massive and more airy look.
Ecology in the spotlight
On this, all the specialists agree! The trends of the next few years will be dictated by the popularization of eco-design. Concerned about environmental impacts, companies are now turning to reusable furniture, made from recycled materials and promoting sustainable development. Will you follow the movement too?
Design and airy: glass
Although solid wood furniture is very expensive and therefore not very present in workspaces, today there is a lot of furniture veneered with real wood. Chic and refined, wood unquestionably offers a rich and natural character. Are you concerned about the ecological aspect? Turn to the eco-responsible material of the 21st century: bamboo! Warning: fragile, the wood is subject to discoloration and scratches.
Open Space used intelligently
Brought up to date by multimedia companies, open spaces are making a comeback! Maximizing space, the 2012 version of Open Space is intended to be more intimate for employees, while promoting team building. With this in mind, common areas are multiplying: mini meeting rooms, workshops, canteens, coffee areas, play areas, etc. In fact, many companies are setting up video game rooms for their staff!
Tip: To make light travel better in an open space, favor storage areas located near the ground.
Thank you to the Spatium design de l’environnement team for their contribution to the writing of this newsletter.
Light colors are currently fashionable, such as cool white and gray tones, which blend easily with all styles of furniture. To energize your decor, simply add brightly colored accessories as well as nature-inspired elements like wood, stone and greenery. The idea is to encourage the creativity of your team, while maintaining overall harmony.
Material trends
Minimalism requires, consider betting on chrome, aluminum and stainless steel for the structures. In addition, favor uniform work surfaces and corner extensions, which are better suited to computers with flat screens. For chairs, the trend favors mesh-type backs, with a less massive and more airy look.
Ecology in the spotlight
On this, all the specialists agree! The trends of the next few years will be dictated by the popularization of eco-design. Concerned about environmental impacts, companies are now turning to reusable furniture, made from recycled materials and promoting sustainable development. Will you follow the movement too?
Design and airy: glass
Although solid wood furniture is very expensive and therefore not very present in workspaces, today there is a lot of furniture veneered with real wood. Chic and refined, wood unquestionably offers a rich and natural character. Are you concerned about the ecological aspect? Turn to the eco-responsible material of the 21st century: bamboo! Warning: fragile, the wood is subject to discoloration and scratches.
Open Space used intelligently
Brought up to date by multimedia companies, open spaces are making a comeback! Maximizing space, the 2012 version of Open Space is intended to be more intimate for employees, while promoting team building. With this in mind, common areas are multiplying: mini meeting rooms, workshops, canteens, coffee areas, play areas, etc. In fact, many companies are setting up video game rooms for their staff!
Tip: To make light travel better in an open space, favor storage areas located near the ground.
Thank you to the Spatium design de l’environnement team for their contribution to the writing of this newsletter.
Seduced by the 2012 trends? Contact one of our advisors without delay and breathe new life into your office!
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