Design & Process

Explore the pros and cons of open-plan offices and how the right design can make them productive places to work.

Research suggests that having chill-out spaces in the office will attract young talent.

Smaller offices can sometimes present a challenge in terms of maximising space whilst ensuring a layout that increases productivity. In this guide, we offer some tips on getting the most out of your small office space with some recent case studies included.

Interior design is now considered a vital and integral part of creating a successful office space, whether it’s a brand new fit out or an update of your existing environment.

At Dale, we believe using colour effectively is an integral part of creating a workspace that reflects your organisation’s culture.

Research gives an insight into the impact a manager’s position in the office has on employee productivity

Top tips on how lighting, décor, furniture and technology can all help employees succeed in the workplace.

Office partitions are the key to creating versatile working areas within the office.

Workplace design is known to have a significant effect on productivity and not having enough variety of space to work in can impact on employee satisfaction and performance.

Find out more about the evolution of ergonomics and how it can be integrated into open-plan office design.

This comparison table will help you see at a glance the best flooring options for every area of an office.

Read our top tips for choosing the best commercial carpet for your office.

Find out why office partitions are the answer to creating functional private spaces within the office.

Lighting tips to transform your office into an energy efficient, productive and healthy work space.

How design affects office communication, mood and productivity.

Rethink your meeting room to increase creativity.

See how we addressed office acoustics when we moved Visualsoft from a cellular HQ layout to modern open plan working.

Since Visualsoft was moving into a newly carpeted building, we gave them an office design that utilised reclaimed carpet tiles without compromising on design.

Biophilic design refers to designing interior spaces to satisfy a basic human desire to be connected with the natural world. It’s all about “bringing the outside in” with indoor plants, natural light, bright colour palettes, water features and more.

Many organisations don’t budget for art in their commercial interiors projects. Yet some feel “art is a critical component – on par with light, air, ergonomics and quiet spaces” in a well considered office design. We think the tide is turning and more businesses are starting to feel that art is a necessity for their workspace.