The Effect Of Meeting Booths And Pods On Office Interiors

Whether it's to provide a bit of quiet and/or some extra space to work in, meeting booths and pods have become popular additions in the set-up of modern office interiors. Used to create an area within the workplace that isn't as big or formal as a boardroom, pods and booths are also great to encourage people to take time out from the stresses and strains of the working day to relax and recharge.

Their fundamental aspect is all about creating a microenvironment within the larger ecosystem of the work setting. They give people a place in which they can detach from the environment around them, moving to somewhere with a completely different atmosphere. Somewhere quiet, comfortable and relaxing.

So with meeting booths and pods becoming increasingly common place in working environments, their uses are becoming increasingly more versatile too. Let's take a look at how meeting booths and pods are affecting the workplace.

The best office interiors can make use of every single element that comprises it; nothing is there 'just for show', everything has a function. By using intelligent office design nous in choosing the right type, size, shape, colour and material composition of pod, it can have great benefits to the business and the people who work for it. This includes:

• More privacy. The most obvious benefit is that booths and pods provide an increased amount of privacy for people. One of the main issues in the open office age has been that lack of privacy; having this type of facility is the ideal way to counter this, without causing any disruption or major investment needing to be made.
• Reduce excess noise. As the chatter inside an open office can be great for people who need to share ideas, it has the opposite effect on those who need to concentrate and get on with the work at hand. Excess noise can be reduced with the installation of acoustic pods, as they are designed to absorb unwanted background noise.
• Improves concentration and productivity. Naturally, feeling distracted can only be off-putting and stressful, effecting concentration and slowing down productivity. Providing a space in which people can escape their distracting environment will help them with their concentration, thus keeping their productivity levels up.

Regardless of your requirements for your ideal office interiors, you can feel rest assured that the Oaktree team has you covered. Whether it's a full-scale office refurbishment, relocation, design or furniture provision, we have over 30 years of experience in meeting the precise needs of our clients, creating innovative and inspiring work environments.

As part of our leading workplace design service, we offer a completely FREE, no obligation consultancy that takes into account all of your (and your employees') requirements, creating a unique design proposal. Taking the form of 2-D and 3-D images, it is the perfect way to get an insight into what your ideal office interiors may look like, without you committing any financial resources.

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