Businesses seeking growth tend to look toward their bottom line and profits — what expenses are draining their reserves, and which products are performing the best (and the worst)? However, fewer companies realize that a large part of the profitability equation is their employees. Workers with strong morale who feel cared for by their company are more productive, producing higher-quality work in less time. Did you know you can achieve increased productivity not just by offering incentives but by redecorating and incorporating digital wall coverings?
Businesses don’t give enough credit to the spaces in which their employees work. A dull, drab office can leave a worker feeling sapped and sluggish, which impacts the company’s bottom line. Digital wall coverings can boost employee morale and productivity, but in order to succeed in this area, it is important to be strategic.
Stimulate the Brain’s Connection to Nature
Studies show that nature helps people to feel inspired and energized. The brain responds to green spaces favorably, but many offices strip their space of plants because they crowd the walkable area and require extra care.
Digital wall coverings can provide a balanced medium, granting employees access to lively, naturalistic environments without the need to maintain a jungle in the office.
Consider creating custom patterns of green vines, ferns, and other plant life, or embrace the deep forest with woody patterns and even woodgrain textures. These can help employees disconnect from the drab feeling of an office and embrace a working environment filled with energy.
Embrace Natural Light to Improve Attention
Another element that impacts employee productivity is lighting. Dull, dim light or especially warm lighting can make employees feel sleepy and unfocused, and they may even strain to see their work if the light is not bright enough. Digital wall coverings can address this issue in an unexpected way: by redirecting other light sources.
When natural light from a window is available, that is preferable — but not all offices share a wall with the outside. In this case, even white-colored lighting with blue hues has been shown to correlate with increased attention.
Choose digital wall coverings that are glossy and light-colored to help reflect this light throughout the office and keep it bright. Not only does this boost employee productivity, but it can also reduce energy bills, as fewer lights can produce sufficient illumination.
Leverage Color Psychology
Color psychology is one of the most important facets of any interior design, and this is especially true when creating custom patterns with wall coverings. Certain colors can invoke a sense of productivity, inspiration, and energy that helps employees feel motivated to succeed. Consider:
- Yellow – A color associated with bright, happy feelings, yellow makes people feel energized.
- Blue – Blue boosts people’s focus and can help them stay attentive. However, pastel blues can instead lead to relaxation.
- Orange – Orange makes people feel creative and inspired. However, it can become an oppressive color if used in excess.
Consider using color as an accent rather than the main feature to maximize a color’s potential. This is especially true with bright, bold colors that can become overwhelming otherwise.
Create a Sense of Belonging
One often underestimated consideration when designing the décor of an office is how it can shape employees’ perceptions of each other and the business as a whole. Morale is essential for productivity because employees who believe in what the company is doing — and the team they’re doing it with — will work more effectively and put in more effort.
Wall coverings can support this effort in ways you may not expect. For instance, consider using the customizable nature of a digital wall covering to showcase the company’s history. Present your image as one of humble beginnings to help employees connect with your cause.
Ask employees which shades and designs they like to get them involved in the creation of the space in which they work, demonstrating that your business cares about their well-being and input. Design the wall covering together so that everyone has a hand in the business’s operations.
Try Digital Wall Coverings to Increase Productivity in Your Office
Digital wall coverings can be a powerful tool to not only breathe new life into a stale office but also to improve the productivity and morale of the employees who work there. However, getting the best results from wall coverings requires some strategy — and if you are not sure where to start, the professionals at Tree Towns can offer advice.
Contact Tree Towns to share your goals for your company, any ideas you have for décor, and your budget. We can help you find a solution that suits your business and improves the working environment for employees.