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When Monday morning rolls around, the last thing anyone wants to do is shuffle into an uninspired environment to answer emails and schedule meetings. An inviting, well-lit, comfortable, and personalized workspace is your best bet to get any week off on the right foot.
But how do you check all those boxes without moving to Overwhelmed: Population 1? It can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Not with HON as your personal stylist!
Dynamic by Design
Believe it or not, you really can have it all. It just takes a little ingenuity. How you choose to make a first impression —whether it’s what to wear on a first date or furniture for a space that matters to you—all starts with personal style. What makes YOU tick? Perhaps you feel most comfortable with simple and traditional aesthetics. Or, maybe a progressive, edgier look and feel is what floats your boat. Whatever category supports the look and feel you’re going for, we’ve got the solutions to make it happen.
It’s Never One-Size-Fits-All
Everyone has a unique approach to staying productive, focused, and creative. What works for Patrick in Marketing might not work for Andrea in IT. How personal and professional needs are met determines the motivation, comfort, and vitality of any office. Let’s break down the three work systems categories we’re focused on in 2024.
Above: (Left) Empower® Workstations with Nucleus® Chairs and Fuse™ Storage; (Right) Abound® Workstations with Nucleus® Chairs
Traditional
We know what you’re thinking: Traditional = dated. But conventional functionality and aesthetics are still relevant in today’s amenities-driven workplaces. The cornerstone of a traditional environment begins with durable, reliable solutions built for efficiency and productivity. Panel-based systems equipped with file-friendly lateral and vertical storage, convenient wire management tools, and supportive, optimized seating—all with affordability in mind—are hallmarks of these spaces.
So, how do you infuse a traditional work system with much-needed style? Think outside the box—literally. To keep these hubs boredom-free, finishing touches are everything. Biophilia—the human tendency to commune with nature—is a great place to start. Adding sleek planters with living, breathing greenery bridges the gap beautifully in otherwise standard spaces.
Vibrant color also makes a markable—and energetic—difference in anyone’s motivation and creativity. With exciting Colorwav™ lumbar and arm accents, distinctive contrast stitch options, and an open back aesthetic, a Cipher™ task chair can customize your command central in no time.
And of course, a cute photo of that new puppy or a souvenir from a recent vacation is never a bad idea. Those personal touchstones can make even the most challenging day feel like it’s all worth it.
Above: Accelerate® Panels, Contain® Storage, and Ignition® 2.0 Chair
Transitional
Although having access to a fancy cappuccino machine in the café is certainly a fun perk, a truly meaningful amenities-driven workspace must go beyond playful bells and whistles. It needs to support the physical and mental well-being of a wide variety of people and tasks.
According to Merriam Webster, the word transition is defined as “a change or shift from one state, subject, or place to another.” So, what does that mean for the workplace?
With hybrid schedules taking center stage in organizations nationwide, adaptability and flexibility are nonnegotiable. To maintain efficiency, these shifting floorplates need to include solutions that foster collaboration and convenience.
Transitional systems embrace the idea of dividing a shared space without sacrificing valuable connection with coworkers. Where does style come in? By layering a system with sleek storage, strategically placed shelving, and height-adjustable desking—plus adding customizable gallery panels and privacy screens—infusing your day with refreshed aesthetics and personalized organization is all in a day’s work.
Above: Abound® and Gallery Panels, Contain® Storage, Universal Screens, Flexion™ Chairs, and Sculpt™ Planters
Progressive
Unconventional, open-minded spaces can sometimes feel a bit intimidating, but they’re truly the future of office design. Holistic, inclusive, and collaborative, these think-outside-the-box systems celebrate people and all the different ways they approach daily goals and tasks.
Progressive spaces are designed to combine customized comfort, seamless performance, and welcoming, familiar aesthetics. With newly reimagined features coming soon to Empower®, there’s never been a better time to incorporate an adaptable benching system. Easily customized to suit anyone’s needs and a smart way to maximize crucial office real estate, benching keeps the lines of communication open without sacrificing heads-down focus—a hallmark of a progressive environment.
That said, even highly productive spaces need some inviting familiarity to keep well-being in check. From casual soft seating to elegant table solutions to stylish acoustical screening, any industrious office can still feel like home.
Above: Empower® Workstations, Fuse™ Storage, Universal Screens, and Cliq™ Chairs
Evolving Expectations
In essence? An organization rich in amenities, style, and adaptability is vital to job satisfaction and personal well-being. But how we meet goals, stay creative, and connect in meaningful ways simply isn’t one-size-fits-all. From curated collaborative environments to industrious, focused hubs, agile, multipurpose solutions and spaces designed to elevate individual professional experiences will continue to be top priority—today, tomorrow, and beyond.
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