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SPACE PLANNING 101: HOW TO DESIGN SPACES EFFICIENTLY

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SPACE PLANNING 101: HOW TO DESIGN SPACES EFFICIENTLY

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Space planning is an important part of attractive interior design. Here are some ways to efficiently design spaces. For more details, call us at (707) 580-1362.

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When it comes to designing the interior of an office, proper space planning is critical to success. Without space planning, you may end up creating a design that does not serve its intended purpose and falls short of your expectations.

For businesses in Rohnert Park, the objective of space planningis to ensure optimum utilization of the available space. When done properly, space planning results in a reduction in vacant space, operational cost savings, and improved space efficiency.

Here are some ways to design spaces efficiently.

Define Zones

First and foremost, define zones depending on the intended purpose of the space. When designing the kitchen for example, ask yourself these questions:

➢ How often will the space be used?
➢ How many people will cook?
➢ Will two or more people cook together?
➢ What kind of storage and appliances are required?
➢ Do your employees prefer a dedicated dining area?

Answering these questions will help you define specific zones.

Maximize Lighting

To maximize lighting in your workplace, add new windows or replace the old ones. This is a great way to add lighting to your spaces. If installing or replacing windows is not feasible, use artificial lighting to illuminate areas.

Make sure windows are facing the right direction to allow in as much natural light as possible. When adding artificial lighting, layer it to achieve the desired level of brightness. Depending on your needs and the room you're designing, you can use ambient lighting, task lighting, or overhead lighting. If you want to have the ability to adjust the brightness of your lighting, use dimmers.

Consider Accessibility

Consider all of your employee's needs when planning your space. Here are some design ideas to make your office more accessible.

➢ Make sure the path leading to the front door is wider than usual and gently sloping
➢ Replace knob handles on doors with lever handles
➢ Use skid-proof and slip-resistant tiles
➢ Install wide handrails on either side of your stairs
➢ Install adjustable or pull-out shelves in kitchens
➢ Leave ample space between workstations for wheelchairs to pass through
➢ Replace traditional desks with height and angle adjustable writing desks

Strategically Place Outlets and Switches

To avoid seepage, place the main light outlet outside your bathroom or ground fault circuit interrupter plug points inside it near the door. To help your employees avoid inconvenience when charging their devices, provide outlets close to desks, shelves and tables.

Floor outlets eliminate the need for extension cords. To reduce tripping hazards, consider installing outlets directly in your floor.

Facilities By Design is a leading commercial design firm serving Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park. We use our experience to create workspaces that foster creativity and innovation. To make an appointment, call (707) 580-1362.

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Space Planning 101: How to Design Spaces Efficiently

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When it comes to designing the interior of an office, proper space planning is critical to success. Without space planning, you may end up creating a design that does not serve its intended purpose and falls short of your expectations. For businesses in Rohnert Park, the objective of space planning is to ensure optimum utilization of the available space.

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We specialize in interior space planning for offices and commercial spaces. If you are looking to redo a new or existing office space, call us at (707) 580-1362.

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As your organization evolves, a once efficient office space may not work as well as you would like. Perhaps you have too many workstations, or too few. Maybe you'd like better technical or data solutions or would like to refresh an older space to make it more welcoming or collaborative. If your existing office space no longer meets your needs, Facilities by Design can help you to reimagine it:

Improve office efficiencies

Repurpose existing furniture to maximize your investment

Recommendations on new office furniture

Increase or decrease workstations

Add collaborative spaces

Modernize and refresh

Our process involves a site verification where we measure and inventory the existing office space and contents. From there, we use AutoCAD software to reconfigure the space to best meet your needs.

If you are starting from scratch, Facilities By Design can help you to plan out the ideal space. We can help determine the best fit by evaluating everything from staff size and work trends to tech requirements and electrical needs. We are also cognizant of budgetary constraints and incorporate as much of your repurposed furniture as possible into your new office space plans.

Pre-search office space planning: We can get involved before you meet with a Realtor, allowing you to figure out the best type of space, and how much space, you need before your search begins. For example, you may initially think you need a big office building whereas an industrial space in a business park might be a better fit. With a detailed office space plan that covers all of your needs, you're likely to have a more productive office search. Our detailed assessments help you to determine the best fit, all based on your unique work, size, and storage space requirements.

Planning a new office space: Once you've obtained the space, Facilities by Design can ensure it works well for you. We can repurpose existing furniture as well as acquire new furniture as needed. Again, we'll present you with AutoCAD designs illustrating the possibilities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live and work. Some organizations have determined that many of their employees will continue working from home; others want to bring them back safely full-time; and others would like to bring in their employees on alternate days. Each of these scenarios present new office space planning challenges for a post-pandemic world.

Facilities by Design's post-pandemic office space planning considers your new way of work with plans that may include:

Physical distancing, positioning, and partitions.

Reconfiguring existing furniture to address safety concerns. For example, we can convert face-to-face workstations into freestanding desks with partitions facing away from one another, thereby reducing direct exposure to airborne particles.

Shifts from open office layouts to more private, quiet "heads down" spaces.

Collaborative work spaces where teams can work together when needed.

"Touch down" spaces where individuals can work independently when needed. Also known as POS hoteling, these shared work spaces include amenities like Wi-Fi, ergonomic tools, charging stations, pedestal files, and everything else needed to get work done while in the office.

Decommissioning office spaces. With many employees now working from home, many organizations are downsizing their office footprint. Facilities by Design helps facilitate and manage these changes with categorized furniture and equipment inventories to track and coordinate removal, donation, recycling, and repurposing.

Home office templates and pre-approved furnishings for remote workers. If you offer stipends to your employees to buy office furniture, we can provide you with home office templates and a list of pre-approved home office furniture for your remote workers.

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Commercial Interior Design & Office Space Planning Services

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As your organization evolves, a once efficient office space may not work as well as you would like. Perhaps you have too many workstations, or too few. Maybe you'd like better technical or data solutions or would like to refresh an older space to make it more welcoming or collaborative.

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We provide office space planning, commercial interior design, and move management services in Sonoma County. Contact us at (707) 580-1362.

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Modern Office Interior Design & Space Planning in Sonoma County

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We provide office space planning, commercial interior design, and move management services in Sonoma County. Contact us at (707) 580-1362.

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Commercial Interior Design Firms Near Santa Rosa

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Commercial Interior Design Firms Near Santa Rosa

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We specialize in interior space planning for offices and commercial spaces. If you are looking to redo a new or existing office space, call us at (707) 580-1362.

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As your organization evolves, a once efficient office space may not work as well as you would like. Perhaps you have too many workstations, or too few. Maybe you'd like better technical or data solutions or would like to refresh an older space to make it more welcoming or collaborative. If your existing office space no longer meets your needs, Facilities by Design can help you to reimagine it:

Improve office efficiencies

Repurpose existing furniture to maximize your investment

Recommendations on new office furniture

Increase or decrease workstations

Add collaborative spaces

Modernize and refresh

Our process involves a site verification where we measure and inventory the existing office space and contents. From there, we use AutoCAD software to reconfigure the space to best meet your needs.

If you are starting from scratch, Facilities By Design can help you to plan out the ideal space. We can help determine the best fit by evaluating everything from staff size and work trends to tech requirements and electrical needs. We are also cognizant of budgetary constraints and incorporate as much of your repurposed furniture as possible into your new office space plans.

Pre-search office space planning: We can get involved before you meet with a Realtor, allowing you to figure out the best type of space, and how much space, you need before your search begins. For example, you may initially think you need a big office building whereas an industrial space in a business park might be a better fit. With a detailed office space plan that covers all of your needs, you're likely to have a more productive office search. Our detailed assessments help you to determine the best fit, all based on your unique work, size, and storage space requirements.

Planning a new office space: Once you've obtained the space, Facilities by Design can ensure it works well for you. We can repurpose existing furniture as well as acquire new furniture as needed. Again, we'll present you with AutoCAD designs illustrating the possibilities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live and work. Some organizations have determined that many of their employees will continue working from home; others want to bring them back safely full-time; and others would like to bring in their employees on alternate days. Each of these scenarios present new office space planning challenges for a post-pandemic world.

Facilities by Design's post-pandemic office space planning considers your new way of work with plans that may include:

Physical distancing, positioning, and partitions.

Reconfiguring existing furniture to address safety concerns. For example, we can convert face-to-face workstations into freestanding desks with partitions facing away from one another, thereby reducing direct exposure to airborne particles.

Shifts from open office layouts to more private, quiet "heads down" spaces.

Collaborative work spaces where teams can work together when needed.

"Touch down" spaces where individuals can work independently when needed. Also known as POS hoteling, these shared work spaces include amenities like Wi-Fi, ergonomic tools, charging stations, pedestal files, and everything else needed to get work done while in the office.

Decommissioning office spaces. With many employees now working from home, many organizations are downsizing their office footprint. Facilities by Design helps facilitate and manage these changes with categorized furniture and equipment inventories to track and coordinate removal, donation, recycling, and repurposing.

Home office templates and pre-approved furnishings for remote workers. If you offer stipends to your employees to buy office furniture, we can provide you with home office templates and a list of pre-approved home office furniture for your remote workers.

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Commercial Interior Design & Office Space Planning Services

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As your organization evolves, a once efficient office space may not work as well as you would like. Perhaps you have too many workstations, or too few. Maybe you'd like better technical or data solutions or would like to refresh an older space to make it more welcoming or collaborative.