. Apart from the fact that visiting clients will form a bad impression of your organisation after seeing the state of your premises, your employees are likely to feel rather disheartened if the building in which they work seems to be falling to pieces around them.
However, there is more to providing a good working environment than a fresh coat of paint and some new furniture. Whilst it may not be necessary to consult a feng shui expert in order for your staff to be happy and your company to prosper, it is a good idea to engage the services of a reputable design and fit-out firm if you want to get the most for your money. A functional layout that is easy on the eye but ensures that every room has access to the company intranet and telecommunications system is ideal and an office interiors expert should be able to draw up suitable plans without too much trouble.
Some company proprietors like to make sure that their employees feel involved during a refit and will solicit their opinions on the proposed design before work starts. Whether this suits your management style or not, it is worth trying because the people who have to work in your offices are the ones that will be most affected by any changes that are made. A professional designer will probably want to meet with members of staff anyway, as part of the design process. In addition to finding out who needs a computer and a telephone they may want to get an idea of the type of people that you employ.
Happy workers are productive workers, which is why many people choose light colours for the walls. Although it is probably not a good idea to go for anything too startling, such as lime green or canary yellow, pastel shades can help to create a light and airy environment in which employees feel comfortable. Dark colours can make your offices feel rather claustrophobic and depressing so they are best avoided, especially in areas with little or no natural light.