Serviced offices are flexible, fully-equipped workspaces that are ready to move into. They’re typically equipped with essentials like office furniture, meeting facilities, and conference calling technology.
However, as they’re temporary and communal, serviced offices can lack that personal touch that reflects your business culture and individuality, which you might want to display in a client meeting, job interview, or simply to brighten up your team’s work day. Below, we’ve compiled 10 simple solutions to inspire you to personalise your serviced office.
Customise your serviced office by displaying your company logo. This can be in the form of wall artwork (ensuring it’s easily removable and doesn’t cause any damage), roller banners, branded stationery, or simply your desktop background.
Any branded elements you might have are an excellent way to make a serviced office your own and inject professionalism when you’re expecting visitors.
Take the above one step further and create a range of branded merchandise. This could be t-shirts, hoodies, phone cases, tote bags, or water bottles, for example - generally, useful items that you and your staff would use day-to-day.
These are usually fairly affordable to order and you can simply opt for one or two items to keep costs down. Ask employees to sport branded merchandise around your serviced office, to advertise your brand to clients and other tenants, and add your company’s personal mark during your stay.
If you don’t have any branded materials yet, why not showcase your brand colours instead? For example, if your signature colour is purple, you can easily personalise your serviced office by bringing in a purple coffee mug, wearing a purple shirt to your next meeting, or writing on a purple notepad. These small touches can make a big difference in customising your space.
Plants are one of the most simple and effective ways to personalise your serviced office and make it feel more welcoming. We’re not suggesting you take a palm tree on the tube with you, but a small, low-maintenance desk plant (like a succulent) is a great option.
As well as adding a dash of colour, plants are well-known for purifying the air, improving your mood, and reducing stress levels. They can even help you sleep better. All these incredible benefits can significantly improve your team’s engagement and productivity levels.
You’ll be pleased to know that the 71-75 serviced offices are equipped with a variety of plants, helping you feel at home as soon as you move in.
Sprinkle character around your serviced office by encouraging employees to personalise their desks. Small, personal items like photos, drawings, or ornaments not only enable staff to make the place feel like home, but also give visitors a unique insight into your company and its values.
Furthermore, with hybrid working, hot-desking, and temporary workspaces now being the norm, some office workers can experience detachment and even stress and anxiety towards new environments. However, personalising their desks is a form of self-expression that can foster a sense of ownership and familiarity, thus boosting happiness, productivity, and engagement with the business.
If you have a favourite art piece, photograph, or inspirational quote, don’t be afraid to display it in your serviced office. Be sure to ask your service provider first if they allow wall hangings. If so, this is a great way to decorate your interior design and illustrate your brand culture, values, and personality.
Pets are an enormous part of who we are. Many people even grow more attached to their pets than friends or family members.
They also speak volumes about who we are as individuals; the type of pets we have, the breeds we’ve chosen, and the names we’ve given them are all nods at our personalities.
Even the way we interact with them is a huge indicator of what we’re like when we clock off. That’s why our furry companions are an excellent way to add character to the workplace.
As well as making the workplace more pleasant for all, dog-friendly offices offer numerous additional benefits, such as:
Again, check that your serviced office provider permits pets in the building first - we’re pleased to say that we do here at 71-75.
Another idea is to create a community area in your serviced office. For instance, a collage of employees’ photos, staff award displays, or even your company’s timeline. The idea is to make a central space that encapsulates fun, unique details about your company that will draw visitors’ eyes.
Your community area doesn’t have to be anything grand; a simple shelf for your chosen items, or a cork board with pinned photos could be all you need to personalise your space.
While personalising your serviced office should be fun, remember that it’s a place of work. Therefore, avoid clutter and be sure to keep your space clean, safe, and tidy with a range of storage solutions.
But desk tidies, folders, and organisers don’t have to be bland. By all means, opt for adventurous colours, unusual designs, prints, and textures that inject elements of your personality, but they should maintain professionalism.
Last but not least, if your serviced office provider offers access to individual meeting rooms, why not personalise them with your own, fun names? For example, if you’re a cycling enthusiast like us, you might enjoy the Emonda, Madone, and Domane meeting rooms.
If you need a serviced office for your small business, look no further than 71-75. Our professional, modern, and high-quality office spaces are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including interactive displays, super-fast WiFi coverage, and ergonomic furniture.
Feel free to personalise your 71-75 serviced office - simply speak to our friendly team about any rules and restrictions.
For more information and to book a tour, get in touch with us on 020 3148 8770 or email enquiries@71-75.co.uk.
By no means do serviced offices need to be bland and lifeless. Yes, they generally come as a blank slate, but there are plenty of opportunities to personalise them and make them more comfortable, fun, and enjoyable for you, your team, and your visitors. If you’re stuck for ideas, try some of our suggestions in this blog.
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