Modern Office Design Trends 2023 - Modern Office Furniture

The office design environment has changed and evolved rapidly over the last several years. Last year we predicted natural, sustainable and acoustic designs, an increased emphasis on comfort in the workplace, and flexible and adaptable furniture. Many of these contemporary office design ideas and trends are here to stay as we continue to discover what hybrid looks like in many organizations. We are looking ahead to next year with a focus on collaboration, community, and well-being. When planning any layout changes or updates for 2023 here are the modern office design trends we think you should implement.

Modular Office Design

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Incorporating Varied Work Zones

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In our new hybrid reality, the purpose of the office has changed. When an employee comes into the office, they need the right environment to complete their tasks for the day. Many choose in-office days as a time of collaboration. For some this may mean large, open workspaces. For others, this might look like a one-on-one acoustic meeting pod for project alignment. Other employees come to the office to complete focused work. This may mean private cubicles where they can work undisturbed. But for most teams, all types of spaces are needed at different times. Creating spaces throughout your office to accommodate the various needs of your team is a modern office design trend that companies should include. As we continue to navigate what the hybrid office should look like, this is one strategy that should be included. In our new hybrid reality, the purpose of the office has changed. OFfice design in 2023 is working hard to keep up. For instance, in their recent redesign, LinkedIn created five different zone types. Neighborhoods are their way of approaching desk sharing but with a little more structure. If there are twenty team members, there are twenty workspaces, all with different purposes, but none assigned. In addition to larger collaboration spaces, smaller meeting spaces, and focus zones, they encourage cafes to increase a sense of community in your team.

Visually Appealing Spaces

Collaboration Spaces

"Hybrid work environments provide new ways for employees to collaborate productively, but leaders must intentionally create those opportunities."

Offices must be designed to encourage collaboration. And the easiest way to do that is to include multiple collaboration areas throughout your office. These spaces should either be flexible, to accommodate groups of changing sizes, or each space should be designed with a different-sized group in mind. In planning your collaboration spaces, consider the typical groups that gather. If your teams usually break off into pairs to troubleshoot tough problems, include multiple options for these meetings. If your group loves large creative brainstorming sessions, create spaces with the tools and space to meet their needs. The bottom line is that in thinking about what modern office furniture to incorporate in 2023, you should ensure that it is able to promote collaboration, not just by nature, but also by layout and design.

Well-Being in the Workplace

Including acoustic pods to block out background noise and improve focus.
Including more comfortable seating.
Adding partitions to create more close-knit working groups.
Ensuring adequate technology ports and screens to ensure that remote and in-person employees can easily maintain connections.

Creating Community

Better Than Home

"The only thing better than coming home is staying in a “home away from home.”

For many, hotels represent and provide a cozy, curated and delightful experience for guests. Think back to the quarantine days when a “staycation” at a local hotel provided the diversity of environment that we all needed. Instead of leaving home for an office that feels like home—as was the previous trend with apartment-inspired amenities—why not offer something even better?" Many employees have become accustomed to and prefer working from home. Making the office more like a fine hotel, is an investment in not only employee well-being but as a means to encourage employees to return to work. With the changing workplace dynamics, many offices are considering redesigns in 2023. If your organization is one of them, consider these modern office design trends. Design your 2023 modern office with StrongProject. Learn more about our planning hub and Los Angeles Showroom.