OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS 2020

The office as a working space has become an important issue in the marketing of a company. There is even talk of the importance of an "employer brand" to retain talent. What are the main trends for 2020 in terms of professional office design? At Alba, we explain how to follow these developments... without getting lost!

The "home-like" trend with hybrid workplaces

Feeling at home in the office; this is what companies are aiming for to improve and retain their employees. Quality of life at work is very important, and new generations are increasingly demanding the benefits that a company can offer them.

By adding informal living spaces to your company, such as a coffee break area, you allow your employees to relax and boost their productivity. BALL balloons are real decorative objects and will be a great success in your workrooms. Combining comfort, aesthetics and playfulness, this new type of chair will give you that "chill" but professional atmosphere.

Acoustic comfort and privacy zones

With the explosion of open spaces, creating privacy bubbles is becoming a necessity. In 2020, installations such as acoustic panels are becoming increasingly popular. These can be used to limit the level of sound waves within an open space, to delimit work areas and to create a space of intimacy. Thanks to the TIMY partitions and their relief structure, you can finally benefit from a high performance acoustic screen.

Movement in the office with dynamic furniture

It's no secret that standing still all day is bad for your health. Today, it's time for dynamism! Offices are meant to be lively, and so are the employees in the office. By adopting ergonomic furniture, employees stay motivated and on the move, thus avoiding musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). To meet this need for well-being at work, Alba has designed and developed dynamic seating and sit/stand workstations.

Also, the adjustable desk with position memories will fit perfectly into your premises. This type of furniture is totally in line with the new work postures. It will be ideal for co-working spaces and even micro-working; those short and punctual working sessions.

The green trend, even in the office

When we talk about the "green trend", we spontaneously think of not wasting paper, sorting, recycling, etc. But habits must not be forgotten. But habits don't have to stop there. For lighting, we prefer LED lamps and floor lamps from the We Light range, and we enjoy our coffee in a customisable RDVNOTE mug; it's nicer, more environmentally friendly and avoids waste.

And if you want to add a little green touch to your premises, opt for colourful products such as the HORISSIMO V clock, the FLUOKID2 V lamp (compatible with an LED bulb), the PMFLOWER V umbrella stand, etc.

What trends will you adopt for your premises? And, from an employee point of view, what do you think of these new types of design? Share your opinion with us!