Office design is about more than putting up cubicle walls and purchasing a few desks and office chairs. To provide your employees with a comfortable and welcoming environment where they can be their most productive, you should consider the latest office design trends for 2025 and get a little more creative when it comes to selecting your office furniture. Continue reading for a closer look at this year’s office design trends and then contact Gibson’s Office Solutions to select all the furniture, accessories, and office supplies you need to achieve your design goals on your budget.
Flexible Workspaces
With many modern offices shifting to a hybrid work model, the office may not see the same faces every day. Therefore, workspaces need to offer flexibility so that they can be utilized by different people and for different functions throughout the week. For example, many offices are utilizing shared workspaces—also known as free desking—for solo projects, so anyone can set up at an open desk and get their work done for the day. Incorporating sound dampening solutions like acoustic wall panels, sound absorbing ceiling tiles, and carpeting can make this open office layout more functional, as it will ensure privacy and reduced noise pollution to promote productivity.
Ditching traditional cubicles and opting for modern modular furniture solutions can help you set up a flexible and functional office space with a layout that makes sense for your workflow. Plus, you can easily rearrange the office layout as needed to accommodate different projects or a fluctuating number of team members reporting to the office.
Hybrid meeting rooms that can be used for formal conferences as well as collaborative brainstorming and group projects are also becoming a must have in 2025. Meeting rooms should include integrated AV setups to allow remote employees to dial in easily for meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Homelike Touches
Because many workers became accustomed to working from home during the pandemic, modern offices are embracing homelike touches to make the office a more inviting and productive space. Cozy couches, fun and playful wallpaper patterns, artwork from local artists, area rugs and throw pillows, and other personal touches can make your office more comfortable and creative. If you are upgrading your office furniture or remodeling your office in 2025, don’t shy away from bright colors and soft touches to make your employees feel more at home.
Community Zones
As the future of the modern workforce, Millennials and Zoomers are shaping modern office trends. These younger employees are seeking out employers that embrace diversity and inclusion. This translates to office design in the form of community zones throughout the office that offer a place to relax and recharge throughout the workday. More than just a breakroom where employees can eat lunch and chat around the water cooler, community spaces may include lactation rooms, meditation or yoga rooms, or sensory rooms. These spaces promote neurodiversity and creativity and help employees feel more appreciated and seen in the workplace. They can also offer a more creative and open environment for brainstorming and collaboration.
Ergonomic Office Furniture
Health and wellness will never go out of style, and we’re likely to see more employers embracing their employees’ health and wellness in 2025. That means investing in ergonomic furniture, including standing desks, adjustable chairs with ample lumbar support, monitor stands, and more.
Natural Elements
Another trend that is rooted in boosting employee wellness is incorporating nature into office design. Live plants and water features will offer a touch of nature in the office, which can boost productivity and inspire creativity. As an added bonus, potted plants can improve indoor air quality. Embracing natural light is another way to improve your office’s connection to nature. Choose window treatments that allow natural light to spill into your office and utilize mirrors to reflect more light throughout the space.
With Gibson’s Office Solutions, you can design an office that makes your employees feel inspired and appreciated throughout 2025 and beyond. We have an extensive catalog of office furniture, including modular furniture solutions for the modern workplace. We can even offer next day office furniture delivery to help you renovate your office quickly.
Contact us today to discuss your vision for your office design, along with your unique goals and budget. We are a leading provider of office furniture as well as office supplies and janitorial supplies in Tucson and Phoenix.
