Commercial Office Feature Walls

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Commercial Office Feature Walls

What is a feature wall and is it right for you?

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What is an Office Feature Wall?

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A commercial feature wall refers to a wall or partition within the office space that is intentionally designed to stand out and make a visual impact.

Also known as an accent wall, this typically blank surface is often treated with paint, graphics, cladding or biophilic elements to create a focal point within your space.

Why have a Feature Wall in your Office?

One question often asked is; are feature walls worth the investment? The answer is often yes, and here is why. A feature wall can be used to make a statement and can become the cornerstone of your space, setting the tone and design direction of the entire space.

A feature wall can serve as a powerful branding tool, showcasing your company logo, values and personality through a smart use of graphics and finishes. This helps to reinforce your brand identity and helps communicate your values to our clients, foresting a sense of loyalty and longevity.

Accent walls also have the benefit of having functional attributes, such as providing acoustic suppression through the careful use of acoustic panels, provide a place to congregate and brainstorm by incorporating whites boards or even offering an AV solution for presentation or breakout purposes.

Biophilic Feature Wall – Bringing the Outdoors Indoors

Biophilic feature walls can be built from a plethora of materials, including petrified moss and bark, to bring a natural element into the workspace. This provides non-rhythmic sensory stimuli feature to your space; a natural break for the eyes deviates from the usual visual experience.

Biophilia ties closely with human’s natural connection with nature, which can improve the wellbeing of employees and create a calming atmosphere for clients.

Learn more about biophilic design in the workspace.

Simplicity

Accent walls are more than fancy finishes, acoustic panels and cladding; they can be a single painted colour or patterns that differentiates the location from the rest of the workspace. This works as a minimalist focal point which still functions to break the space apart and enhance visual stimuli.

Simplistic feature walls also offer the benefit of being able to be placed in multiple locations without being overbearing, allowing the incorporation of floor numbers or location labels within their design to aid in navigation.

Employee Wellbeing

Creating a visually engaging workplace has been shown to positively impact employee satisfaction and engagement within the workplace. This can make employees feel more motivated and connected to the company when working in an environment that shies away from the typical CAT A, magnolia environment which may tire the senses and negatively impact productivity.

Hybrid working has quickly become commonplace in the workspace, with many employees requesting to work partially from home. It has been shown that the visual impact of the workplace plays a large role in the retention of employees. The aim is to try to make employees feel compelled to come to the office and enjoy their time there.

Feature Wall Considerations

Which wall should you make your feature wall? Should you have multiple feature walls? What are the Cost of a feature wall?

Choosing the Right Wall

The point of a feature wall is to grab the attention of the onlooker and create a great first impression which is especially important with clients. To achieve this, we typically choose a wall that both centres your main space and makes use of your architectural features.

If clients frequent your site, we would recommend putting your feature wall display close to your entrance, this will allow you display your brand and create an brand presence from the onset, which will set the tone for the meeting ahead.

However, if your business rarely hosts client, we might suggest your feature wall be situated within the busiest workspace with your commercial office to provide visual stimuli for employees, and as previously stated, aim to improve employee wellbeing.

Can I have Multiple Feature Walls?

Feature walls need not be a singular structure, many businesses choose to have a forward facing feature wall within the reception space, providing immediate brand identity from the onset, whilst a less branded but more practical feature wall is situated within the workspace itself.

What is the Cost of a Feature Wall?

While there is an initial cost associates with creating a feature wall, the long-term benefits such as improving brand awareness, improving the visual appearance of your office and improving employee satisfaction can make it a worthwhile investment for any business.

The actual cost will vary from project to project, being dependant on a number of factors such as materials and finishes, practical elements, acoustics, branding display, LEDs and much more.

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Get in Touch

If you’re still on the fence about whether a feature wall is worth your investment, why not give a call today to learn more about the benefits they can bring or what you can achieve with your desired budget. Our team is ready to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision and can her you manage you budget as part of a full fit out or refurbishment package.

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