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4 Meeting Room Upgrades Ideal for Businesses
Meeting rooms are essential for many businesses, but have you considered how the style and look of a room impacts the job? A meeting room should feel open and inviting. The atmosphere of the room can change the mood and even result in more productive meetings. Ideally, you do not want employees to feel like they are inside an empty box.
As you plan renovations for the meeting rooms at your business, consider some upgrades. Each one is purposely designed to add to the room and create an inviting atmosphere for all of your employees and business partners.
1. Wall Paint Colors
Faded or drab paint colors on the wall are often the first thing that employees will see when they enter. Years of sunlight can cause colors to fade and make a room feel old-fashioned. One of the easiest upgrades to a conference room is the paint on the walls.
A basic option includes a single color across the whole room. A bright and vivid color will stand out and draw the attention of people as they enter. Add some depth and layers to the area to make it feel less like a large box. For example, you could paint a ceiling with a darker color and the walls with a lighter color to create a contrast.
Add some depth to a room with two-tone wall paint. The bottom third of a wall would feature one tone while the top two-thirds features another tone of the same color. For example, the bottom could feature a dark blue while the top features a light blue.
Play around with design options that add dynamic visuals to a room.
2. Ceiling Changes
Along with paint, you have the option to renovate a meeting room completely. Make a room feel larger so groups of employees do not feel too boxed in. For example, you could replace a flat ceiling with a vaulted ceiling that angles upward. The larger size gives more headspace.
Another element to consider is crown molding. The molding installations typically follow the edges and angles of the ceiling. The moldings add extra depth to a room and will make the area feel more dynamic.
3. Carpet Cleaning or Replacement
Another area that employees might notice right away is the carpet. A worn or dirty carpet can take the mood of a room down a notch and may not provide the best health benefits as dirt and dust get into the air. A professional carpet cleaning will help restore the carpet, add a nice pop of color, and reinvigorate the room.
If the carpet has been worn down to tears or holes, then consider a whole carpet replacement. A new carpet can match any new paint colors you choose and also go with any office décor in the room like chairs and tables.
4. Lighting Design
A low-lighted room with minimal reach will not provide the same energy as a bright and well-lit area. Replace the lights in a meeting room to provide bright and vivid lighting for any meeting. Recessed lighting, also known as can lights, could expand across the room without taking up too much extra headspace.
For visual presentations, consider a dimmer switch that will lower the lights without the need to shut them off completely. Also, consider light sensors that will automatically turn the lights on any time someone has entered the space. Proper lighting is ideal for taking notes, handing out papers, and seeing others you communicate with.
For more information on meeting room renovations and changes, contact us at Trend. Our building services team will help you plan out every aspect of your meeting room and any other office renovations you need to do.
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