TURN YOUR MEETING ROOM INTO SOMETHING UNIQUE
The meeting room is where significant decisions affecting the company's direction are discussed, and brainstorming sessions come thick and fast. It must be beneficial to the imagination and concentration, thus it must exude a certain dynamism that is out of the norm. The key is to make your sessions enjoyable and inspiring for your coworkers. Say goodbye to the monotonous, characterless white walls, clean carpets, and furniture that, while comfortable, lacks any kind of creativity - and hello to imagination and warmth - by transforming your old-style meeting room into a more inspiring setting without any financial investment. So, how do you get started? Here are a few pointers to help you infuse new life and inspiration into your meetings.
END OF PERSONAL WHITE WALLS
According to scientific studies, colours, particularly green, inspire creativity and improve individual and group performance. If you want to transform your old meeting room into a more unusual space, it's time to paint the walls. There's no need for paint, though: choose bright accessories that can brighten your day and give your walls a new look.
DISPLAY A FEW IMAGES
Here's an unusual idea that can quickly brighten up your meeting space. Furthermore, by incorporating these types of décor and establishing a welcoming environment, you are encouraging your staff to be more creative, for example, during brainstorming sessions (ideal for finding whatever it is that you're trying to sell (a new product, a creative slogan, etc.).
FOR CREATIVE MEETINGS, A "LIVELY WALL"
There are numerous techniques to brighten the walls:
Display posters, signs, graffiti, or the emblem of your company. If you have a design team, request that they build a display that is consistent with your brand and the picture you want to convey.
Use multiple fonts and colours to display innovative and uplifting slogans, thought-provoking statements, or your company's tagline.
Decorate the walls with wall coverings and visual illusions.
Bring in a flipchart to help with brainstorming sessions (brainstorming, training, etc.). A chalkboard is another option for anyone who wants to revisit their childhood.
REPLACE THE FLOOR COVERING
If there was ever a symbol of old conference rooms, it would be that hopelessly out-of-date beige or red carpet. To keep up with the trend of unconventional meeting rooms, the floor should be given a fresh new look.
There are several variations available, with a grass carpet being the most unique. Depending on the type of business meeting, you and your coworkers could then sit on the floor to mix things up and make them more enjoyable.
REVISIT THE DESIGN OF YOUR MEETING ROOM.
Is your conference room outfitted with new, ultra-comfortable ergonomic furniture? What if you replaced it with something completely different? Your staff will no longer regard training sessions and meetings as a hassle if the style is updated or fully changed:
Companies are increasingly using unique rooms that lack tables and chairs. Shorter meetings result in more motivated employees who are more likely to come up with good ideas.
Rolling chairs are another choice for a one-of-a-kind meeting space. It's a unique approach to change up your area.
To break up the herd mentality, go for vintage (the 1950s are back!) or mismatched furniture (in different colours).
Pouffes, sofas, and even swings are some kinds of furniture that can be used to make your typical meeting room into a more unique setting.
Play with the area by using designer roller blinds.
PLANTS WILL BRIGHTEN UP THE ROOM
Green plants not only give colour to your conference area, but they also add character. Furthermore, as already said, the colour green encourages creativity. The greater the number, the better the atmosphere.
Vases of flowers on the traditional meeting room table can provide a delightful touch and lift your spirits.
Plants in attractive pots and window boxes, placed here and there, especially in corners or suspended from the ceiling, will lend an exotic impression. Your employees' concentration will improve as they will feel as if they are working outside.
DON'T SAVE MONEY ON DECORATIVE AND PRACTICAL ACCESSORIES.
We cannot emphasise this enough: design your meeting space as though it were your home. This will offer your group work sessions a more casual atmosphere.
If the room does not get enough natural light, choose quirky and colourful ceiling lights.
Add string lights or fairy lights to create a cosier environment.
Decorate the sofas with colourful cushions.
Place a few toys and games on shelves to promote imagination, such as magazines for cutting out shapes, Lego, Playmobil, and so on...all of which are great for brainstorming!
For more casual meeting hours, install a coffee machine, water fountain, or even a refrigerator.
Consider all of the minor details that can be valuable in coworking sessions.
REMEMBER HIGH-TECH EQUIPMENT
Video projectors, extra-large displays, interactive tablets, magnetic sticky notes, and other equipment are essential aspects of an original meeting room in modern digital age and help meetings run smoothly.
GIVE YOUR MEETING ROOM A NAME.
Getting rid of impersonal and uninteresting meeting places is becoming more popular. Giving the space a humorous name that corresponds to its concept or decorating is one approach to accomplish this. This modest and simple trick instantly transforms your workspace. Your staff will enjoy working in the Rainbow Room, Orange Room, Henry VIII Room, and so on.
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