Office trends for 2022

In the last few years, we have seen how the pandemic has transformed offices and in this new reality have emerged flexible and coworking spaces.

What does 2022 have in store for us? Here you will find out which office trends will mark the new year and which of them you can find in your office.

Spaces for well-being

Ensuring the well-being of employees will be a priority in offices. Break rooms are increasingly present in companies as they help to control stress and mood, enhance relationships between teams and keep workers productivity high.

Rooftop terraces, work-cafés or fitness rooms are spaces where users can disconnect and relax during the working day.

Flexible space

Sometimes offices do not have enough space. That is why future offices will opt for multi-functional furniture that can be adapted to the needs of the workers and recreating a new space that can be used as a meeting centre, waiting room or rest area.

Open space offices

Open spaces will continue to take centre stage next year. The elimination of barriers maximises the use of workplaces.

The concept of the office has changed and this affects the layout: it is no longer seen only as a place for work, but as a space where users can interact with colleagues, share ideas and enhance the creativity of teamwork.

Another trend is the hot-desking: an office organization system which involves multiple workers using a single physical work station or surface during different time periods.

Eco-friendly offices

The offices of the future will be eco-friendly: they will use raw materials like wood with a low environmental impact, choose sustainable furniture and equipment, recycle, prioritise energy savings etc.

Another important aspect for offices in 2022 will be location. Offices will need to be well connected: employees will appreciate that they can easily commute to work by public transport without using their personal vehicle.

Lighting

Light quality and visual comfort are essential in workspaces. Indoor LED lighting is already common: energy efficiency is the main advantage of this technology, which is free of mercury and other toxic substances. The offices of 2022 will use LED without forgetting natural light.

In conclusion, we can see how the 2021 topics have been reaffirmed once again: sustainability and user wellbeing will be essential in workspaces.