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The office can be a bland place and that’s why adding a little pizazz is important. It can lift people’s moods, make them more motivated and will benefit your business.
So, how do you choose art for your office – well, here we take a look.
Start With The Visual Wall
Before you can start decorating your office with art, you need to know where you’ll be placing it. The best place to start is with the visual wall. In other words, which wall is the first one you see when stepping into the office?
Apart from creating a better atmosphere for you as a productive worker, you will also introduce whoever comes inside to a bit of your personality. And co-workers can only appreciate your office art if it’s hanging on the visual wall. How doesn’t like getting compliments about their good taste in art?
Discreet Expression
When it comes to decorating an office with art, a certain level of discretion is necessary. This isn’t like choosing a painting for a domestic or residential setting. Instead, it needs to show professionalism, as well as character. At the same time, you want to use office art that actually says something about you, because that’s what makes your office space more personal.
In order to stick within the boundaries of workplace discretion, first look at what type of business or office it is. For example, a doctor or dentist will probably go with a soothing blue color for the art, because it has a natural calming effect. They might also choose majestic sceneries or wildlife as the focus of the art because it also creates a sense of relaxation.
Naturally, you want to stay away from something that might be considered obscene or offensive. Seeing as it’s a business where objective services are being offered, there’s no sense in losing clientele just because they felt the office art was inappropriate.
Whether you like it or not, clients and employers are going to judge your ability by what they see on your office wall, so make sure it stays professional.
Think Outside The Box
The reason why people love art is that the artist shows them a perspective they’ve never seen before. Don’t be scared to explore in the same way by looking at all your options. Not all office art consists of paintings and frames. In fact, there are several items you can use that will give the same effect as a painting would.
A good example would be statutes, which can either decorate your desk or the corner of the office, creating more dimension. You can also use ceramics and other medias to spruce up the office in a very professional manner while keeping it expressive and inviting.
If you have an outside area for workers to chill out in or even go out to get some air, then add an outdoor canvas to your patio or outdoor area. It will brighten it up and also helps it look different.
Don’t Go Over The Top
Always keep the office setting in mind. People are going to go in there, and they are going to leave with a certain opinion. Now, if you are the club owner in Vegas, your office might possibly be a little over the top. But if you’re a local family lawyer, you don’t want your office to look anything like Vegas.
Less is more in the end, which means you should avoid cluttering your office. You’ll be amazed at only one or two pieces can do. That doesn’t mean you can’t buy all the ones you like. Just don’t use them all at once, which leads into the last tip for decorating your office with art.
Be Creative
Not all the piece you find are going to work together. And instead of torturing yourself about choosing one, get both and rotate between the two. This gives you the opportunity to showcase other pieces that might work.
But it’s not just about the fun you can have. There’s also the matter of breaking consistency. While it’s very productive to have a routine in place, such as setting a time to get up and go to work. But that doesn’t mean everything else has to stay the same.
Office art gives you the ability to switch up your routine a bit, without throwing it off in any way. With new art arrangements come a new and fresh atmosphere, making you a happy worker.
Unfortunately, there are some rules you have to follow when decorating your office, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have any fun with it. You can still show yourself as a professional and showcase a little personality to make your clients more comfortable.