Office Design & Workspace Planning: The “Make It Fit” Trap

Optimizing Your Office Furniture Layout through Site Visits

We have all heard it. Maybe you’ve even said it: “We’ll make it fit.”

On the surface, it sounds resourceful. However, in the world of office furniture, this mindset is a disaster. In fact, it is one of the most expensive phrases in workspace planning.

The Mess We Leave Behind

I have walked into too many offices that took this shortcut. Consequently, the results are always the same:

• Aisles are too tight. As a result, people bump into each other all day.
• Desks block doors. Furthermore, this creates a major safety risk.
• Power doesn’t line up. Ultimately, you end up with a mess of tangled cords.
• Teams are frustrated. Therefore, everyone is annoyed before the day starts.

The Hidden Costs

Furthermore, “making it fit” costs more than just space. Specifically, it hurts your productivity. When a floor plan fails, you often pay for costly electrical rewiring. Similarly, you might pay for labor twice. Thus, a cheap decision becomes a massive invoice. In addition, your workplace efficiency drops. Clearly, a cramped office is a distracted office.

Planning is Everything

Buying a desk is simple. In contrast, professional planning is the hard part. You can buy great office furniture. Nevertheless, if the layout is wrong, your team will be unhappy. Specifically, a good workspace requires an understanding of traffic flow.

A professional site visit changes everything. For instance, taking precise measurements upfront saves months of stress. Moreover, it prevents buyer’s remorse. Indeed, a solid strategy ensures that your furniture investment pays off.

The One-Hour Rule

Are you planning a change? Then, you must slow down. Spend one hour on a floor plan before you buy. In short, one hour of planning prevents a year of regret. For this reason, do not speed into a bad decision.

Focus on the process, not just the product. In the end, your team and your business budget will thank you. Ultimately, good design is a necessity for a growing business.