Whether you’re moving into a new office space or trying to re-organize the space you’re in, optimising your office space is important to your productivity as well as that of your employees. It isn’t how much or how little space you’ve got, it is how you use it that counts.

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Here are some steps you can take to optimise your office space and get the most from your work day.

1- Replace The Bulky Furniture From Decades Past With The Sleek Designs Of Today

If the words “office furniture” make you think of large, bulky desks and big, gray metal filing cabinets, think again. Today’s designs offer functionality while using a minimum of space. Desks are smaller and more compact, while offering ample storage and work space. Chairs are sleek and comfortable. And filing cabinets come in a variety of sizes to fit your work and space needs. Replacing your old office furniture with the modern designs available today will make even the smallest office more spacious.

2- If You Don’t Absolutely Need It Get Rid Of It

Does your office really need that sofa or that over-stuffed chair? How about that extra filing cabinet? If you have extra pieces of furniture or other things, such as an aquarium, in your office that are not being used, removing them will add space you can use for more important things – including breathing room!

3- Use An Open Floor Plan Instead Of Partitions

Partitions and cubicles tend to minimize space by breaking it up. Instead, use an open floor plan. This not only adds space, but will allow employees to share some furniture or accessories such as computers and file cabinets when appropriate.

4- Re-arrange Your Office Furniture

Try arranging your office furniture differently. Instead of having your desk at an angle or in the middle of your office, move it into a corner against one wall with just enough room for your chair. Move your file cabinet to the other corner, or if possible, out of your office altogether.

5- Make Use Of Your Wall Space

Wall space can be used for storage by adding cabinets and shelves. These should not be to clustered together so as to make it pleasing to the eye. Also, when the cabinets and shelves are spaced properly, artwork can be hung on the wall to complete the look and give ambiance to the space.