Sounds simple doesn’t it? But it can be difficult. If you’re working with a small office, how do you make it bigger? Well, consider the following. Does your office have too many cubicles placed in awkward positions? Is your office furniture clumped together? Are supporting pillars or built in furniture creating problem areas? Is the manager’s office too big with an over-sized desk?

These seemingly insurmountable problems can be overcome with clever space planning and new practical office furniture. Desk sizes are smaller now – and it’s not just the boss who can downsize – computer monitors are reducing in size, so you no longer need large, sturdy desks. There are so many types of desks to choose from these days and at Radius Office, our office desks can be modified to suit your requirements allowing you to maximise the space you already have.

As mentioned earlier, computers are reducing in size all the time. But too many offices still have large desks with a small monitor sat in the middle and a lot of wasted space. Reduce those desk sizes to create more space, you’ll find people move around and chat to one another, increasing productivity.

Some people prefer the older radial design desk but they are generally larger than the new bench design desks. The radial desks generally are 160cm x 160cm whereas the bench desks vary from 100cm wide up to 200cm and everything in-between. Think how much space you could save by investing in some slightly smaller and more practical desks. At Radius Office, our range of desks includes manager’s desks and reception desks. There is so much choice out there so you can get the office furniture you want.

There’s nothing worse than not having your own workspace or computer to work on. How are your workers going to feel if they haven’t got their own space and equipment to use? Are they going to do their best work for you? Probably not. So how do you fit more office furniture into an already crowded office when you’re already struggling for space?

Stack desks on top of each other. No, only joking! There are many options, all of them better than stacking desks on top of each other. For example, bench desks can fit together and because they are smaller than radial desks, more can fit into the space. Use screens instead of cubicles – this will help provide the space for more workstations.

Maximise the potential of your office with clever space planning. A recent study at a Chicago University found there was a strong link between an office worker’s activity and their exposure to daylight at work. Increased natural light in the office keeps workers alert and rejuvenated. At Radius Office, when we visit your workplace to compile a range of design options, we look to make the most of the natural light in your office, even if there is only one window!

Screens, partitions and windows can be used to include your company logo. Brand identity will present a corporate image and a sense of working together for the same aim and help present a professional appearance to visitors and clients.

Does your company have a brand colour? If so, consider incorporating it into your office design (unless of course your brand has a bright green and pink theme!) When you commission Radius Office to plan your office, we think about your brand, logo and a whole lot more.