Offices

Open Workstations Interior Design for Offices

Shared desks can become noisy and visually cluttered when circulation cuts through work areas.

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Interior design studio with shared worktables and pendant lighting
Workplace inspiration: shared tables and layered overhead lighting.

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Details worth a closer look

Photographs for design inspiration
Bedroom desk with a floating work surface and wall-mounted screen
Workspace inspiration: a work surface integrated into a bedroom.
Compact study desk with a blue wall panel, overhead cabinets and a task chair
Workspace inspiration: a compact desk with nearby closed storage.
Study corner with a wall-mounted desk, open shelves and a nearby window
Workspace inspiration: use daylight while keeping the desk surface clear.

Explore the design decisions

Before you start

Arrange desk rows with a distinct aisle and keep high-traffic routes behind, rather than between, seated workers.

Room details and site checks
Layout
Arrange desk rows with a distinct aisle and keep high-traffic routes behind, rather than between, seated workers.
Detail
Use modest-height screens and task lights so people can tune their own work area without darkening the room.
Trade-off
More desk density reduces spare space for informal collaboration.
  • Mock up chair pullback and aisle width
  • Check screen glare at seated eye level
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