Commercial interior designers often have a difficult task in trying to reach solutions that are cost-effective and functional, and yet unique and inviting. What is more, as expectations and trends are constantly changing, interiors must have the flexibility to match the current taste of the employees and clients. On top of it, interior designers who specialize in commercial spaces needn’t only understand the current trends, but also the future trends, as well as those which never get old, and incorporate them all in their designs. Whether you’re looking to throw in a few design changes to uplift your company’s morale, or want to do a complete office overhaul, take a look at these modern, yet persisting trends.
Industrial elements
Thanks to its raw, urban, and edgy qualities, industrial workplace design seems to be holding a firm ground. Industrial elements such as hanging pendant lights, exposed ceilings, beams and brick walls won’t appeal to every company, but some of them can be integrated with more conventional interior designs with great success. For example, due to their practicality, pendant lights have found a place in many design schemes, while some designs incorporate brick-style wallpapers, as a modest homage to high-productivity industrial environments of the past times.
BIM for interior design
Apart from being an immensely useful tool for architectural teams, a BIM software has a great potential in interior design, as well. Although for an experienced interior designer, a sketch might be enough to visualize the space arrangement, clients may not be able to tell what’s what by looking at 2D drawings alone. Aside from improving communication with clients, BIM also allows collaboration between different teams involved in the project. Finally, having certain elements saved in the design library allows designers to work faster, modifying the dimensions as they move from one project to the next.
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