When planning a new office fit out, it’s easy to focus on the core aspects of what makes an office an office. Here we’re talking about things like desks for employees, reception area, meeting rooms, and maybe a few private offices for management. Because of this, it’s easy to forget about other essentials that lead to a better and more comfortable office environment. Getting these elements right keep employees happy and more productive.

So when you’re planning your next office fit out, don’t forget to plan and budget for the following.

Breakout And Collaborative Spaces

Some industries will need more breakout spaces than others, but pretty much every office needs areas that allow for collaborative work or work that simply can’t be performed at a personal desk and computer. This may be as simple as an area where colleagues can have an informal meeting to discuss a project or client without having to find a free meeting room.

For some industries, employees occasionally need to spread out, and having space to do that is important. Here at A1 Precision Solutions, we’re often dealing with large plans and architectural drawings, so providing an area to work on these things is important not only for employees, but the general running of the business as well.

Kitchen And Break Areas

Employees need to take breaks, and when they do, it’s important to provide them a place where they can recharge comfortably before getting back to work. That’s why having good kitchen and break areas is so important.

Kitchens and break areas are often overlooked. Sure, good employers want to make sure team members are comfortable, so they concentrate on where they spend most of their time: at desks and in work areas. And through this, they cut corners so kitchens and break areas because they’re used less. However, a good break area makes it so the team gets a better break and gets back to work more rested and better able to concentrate. Good amenities in the kitchen like a coffee machine, ample food storage, and more keeps workers happy and productive.

Outdoor Areas

Similar to the kitchen and break room, it’s easy to forget outdoor areas, especially because they’re potentially used even less, especially in winter. However, even if they’re not used frequently, having a great outdoor area that’s comfortable and well maintained can be very valuable on days when the sun is shining and the air is warm.

And an outdoor area can be simple. All you need is a picnic table, a few plants, and a gardener to maintain it from time to time. From there, the outdoor area becomes a good lunch spot on sunny days or a nice place for an informal meeting that’s productive but also refreshing.

Bathrooms And Toilet Areas

Amenities like bathrooms are also easy to overlook. All businesses ensure their bathrooms are clean and functional, but they don’t do much more. These are areas that are high traffic and can suffer from a lot of wear and tear. With that, if you get bathrooms wrong, they may not feel clean or comfortable for employees, which may cause loss or morale.

Because of this, being careful in planning for these amenities, and perhaps allocating a bit of extra budget here to make the bathrooms more premium, can go a long way.

Get Planning Early

If you’re considering a new fit out for your office, or if you’re moving offices and need to a fit out for your new premises, let’s talk. Planning an office fit out takes time, so it’s important to engage with companies like A1 Precision Solutions early. This way we can talk about your goals for the new office, find out what’s required, help figure out a reasonable budget, and ultimately get to work.