Workplace directors are the “face” of a firm or company. Many factors directly depend on its environment and arrangement: successfully concluded contracts, effective negotiations, the emergence of new ideas for earning money, productive meetings of the workforce, etc. If the offices of ordinary employees are often equipped according to the standard principle - convenience, practicality, comfort and coziness, then The director's office should also be elegant, stylish and multifunctional. To equip the right room according to all modern requirements, you need to know just a few secrets. This article will help you turn an inconspicuous and gray room into a stylish executive office.
Features of the director's office
In order for the office to meet all the necessary characteristics and status of a manager, when arranging it, it is necessary to first think through several important details. These include:
- color design of walls, ceilings, flooring, furniture;
- interior furnishings;
- lighting elements;
- decorative elements and accessories.
Color design
Since the office is a place for making important decisions, its color scheme should be pleasing to the human eye. When choosing a color, you should not pay attention to bright or very dark colors or colorful wallpaper. Experts recommend using only natural shades and tones that will not stand out too much. The most popular of them:
- brown;
- gray;
- terracotta;
- beige.
Interior furnishings
Important! The office can be arranged in different styles: classic, French, Gatsby, minimalism, Scandinavian, with eco-style motifs, etc.
The best option for the director's office is arrangement in a classic style. With its help, a more favorable atmosphere is created, which puts you in a working mood, rather than relaxing. Natural colors and Decoration Materials, beautiful and massive pieces of furniture, classic chandeliers or lamps, stylish elements decor - all this is an irreplaceable and characteristic element of the classics.
Important! When choosing a stylistic setting, it is necessary to take into account the requirements or wishes of the manager.
Zoning of premises, principles of their arrangement
The work office is conventionally divided into several zones: a resting place, for conducting business meetings or negotiations, workspace. Each of them must be equipped according to a certain principle.
- Work zone
The ideal option for placing a workspace is the central part or an area near the wall. This is where it is worth installing a massive desk made from natural materials, which will become a worthy decoration of the entire office. It should not only be beautiful and comfortable, but also spacious (with a large number of drawers) in order to accommodate all the documents (applications, orders, instructions) and some office equipment.
Important. For small offices, it is best to choose transformable desks, which can be converted into a place for negotiations in a few seconds.
Don't neglect the chair either. It is a mandatory element of the director's office. This item must be made of leather (eco or natural), be comfortable, roomy and wide, and also have armrests and an adjustable back.
- Negotiation area
Mandatory elements of this area are a long table with a large number of chairs to accommodate employees or business partners. This furniture, as well as the desktop, should be made from natural materials and fit harmoniously into general interior premises.
Important! If the manager often holds informal meetings or negotiations in his office, then for such purposes you can install a convenient leather sofa, several additional chairs with a small table.
- Relaxation area
This place is not always equipped with a sofa or folding chair, some managers prefer mini golf courses, table football or hockey, chess or checkers.
Lighting elements and decor
To illuminate the study, you can use both classic ceiling chandeliers and additional lamps, sconces or. They should fit harmoniously into the interior of the room and complement it.
The best decor for such a room would be:
- beautiful watch;
- expensive stationery;
- wall;
- vases with fresh flowers.
Since the manager’s office is the business card of the company, its arrangement must be taken with the utmost seriousness and responsibility. You shouldn’t skimp on buying furniture or any other accessories; their appearance and quality characteristics will determine the overall impression of the boss’s workplace and the company as a whole.
Interior of the manager's office: video
Manager's office: photo
Cabinet business man requires careful thought and design of the layout. After all, in this room not only short-term staff meetings are held to discuss work issues, but also long-term meetings with partners, signing contracts, viewing presentations and other important business processes. Therefore, we made every effort to decorate the workspace of one of our customers. The main problem in their work was the small size of the future office.
Functional zoning in the design of a small executive office
Office design for a male executive. Photo 2015
The photo of the interior of the office of a male manager shows that the room is divided into two functional areas. The work area is furnished with a massive table for work and negotiations, complemented by comfortable armchairs and a stylish pendant lamp in the form of a spotlight. Since any presentation is impossible without the use of high-quality electronics, the room is equipped with a wide-format TV panel, which allows you to visually demonstrate to your colleagues the planned business processes, the financial condition of the company, its progress in development and other important information.
The second functional area is a place for a casual conversation with partners and a pleasant relaxation with a cup of coffee. For these tasks, a convenient soft sofa semicircular shape and coffee table. Their location in the office allows you to enjoy soft natural light V daytime days. If there is insufficient lighting in this area, a second lamp in the form of a spotlight can be used. Offered at photo a light source is one of the most fashionable elements of furniture and equipment, used both in living spaces and in living spaces. His metal structure, a massive tripod and the overall style of execution fit perfectly with modern interiors.
Business style for the office of a male executive
Office design in modern style. Photo 2015
The business atmosphere is emphasized wood trim walls and floor, as well as the executive desk with a similar structure. The room's brown palette is offset by black accents on the seating and spotlights and the crisp contrast of the chrome surfaces of the conference table and spotlights. Extra juiciness design project add a lilac sofa, a white table and a light carpet, diluting the severity of brown and black tones.
Text: Rimma Alexandrova
It is important for every enterprise proper organization places of work of employees. It is the initial link in the company’s production structure, necessary for management, maintenance or production itself.
Proper organization of the workspace allows for the most efficient use of labor, means and tools of production, which ultimately affects the economic results of the enterprise.
The manager's work space is a multifunctional room in the company, representing not only a place for management to work, but also an area for business meetings, negotiations, conferences and recreation.
Organizing this type of space and equipping it with the necessary elements is a difficult task that requires a creative approach to its solution. There are also general principles that allow you to arrange not only a functional, but also a comfortable office.
Standard zoning
The size, layout of the manager’s office and the equipment placed in it are directly dependent on the nature of the activity and the amount of work performed by the owner of the premises.
It is important to consider the scope of the company’s activities and the average number of daily visitors required for the director’s work technical devices and materials, volumes of documentation, and whether it is customary to hold meetings in the director’s office or whether another room is used for similar purposes.
The procedure for organizing a workplace, which includes measures for equipping it and placing tools and objects of labor, taking into account their functionality, has the goal of:
- increasing user productivity;
- improving the quality parameters of its activities;
- maintaining the manager’s working form (performance), reducing his fatigue.
When zoning a room, all of the following goals are taken into account:
- The first zone is allocated directly to the work area, a place for working with documents and information. The size and shape of the table is selected taking into account the placement on it necessary devices and auxiliary devices: office supplies, telephones, monitors. The chair should be selected with the ability to maintain a physiologically correct working posture without overloading the back muscles. A comfortable seat will allow you to concentrate as much as possible on the work at hand, without being distracted by changing your posture.
- The next zone is allocated for holding meetings. It is optimal to place a semicircular table in it, which allows employees to be seated at an equal distance from the boss, thereby ensuring equal visual contact and psychological comfort for those present.
- Another zone is a resting place, used for relaxation of the manager, as well as for holding informal meetings. Special chairs with dynamic seating allow you to sit in different balanced positions, conducive to rest and restoration of the body's performance.
Points taken into account when organizing the workplace
In the office, the manager not only works, but also regularly holds meetings and planning meetings with staff. Therefore, the area of the working room should be more than 20 m2, and the shape should preferably be rectangular with an aspect ratio of 2:1.
Furniture should be selected not only taking into account anthropometric indicators, but also taking into account the possibility of its rational placement and combination with other design elements.
Computers placed on the desktop, using special software and a terminal version of the device, should provide the user with the ability to quickly obtain data about the situation in any area of the company and access external information sources.
The use of modern telephone and loudspeaker communication devices allows for remote office meetings with the ability to mute subscribers or place them in standby mode.
By the way! Radio communication means can be installed in the office or in a car, and portable devices can be carried with you at all times. The choice of option depends on the way the workspace is organized and the needs of the manager himself.
For color scheme In the office, light and restrained shades of materials intended for walls or floors that do not form a sharp contrast with furniture, lamps and other design elements are suitable. Matte surfaces are preferred, as shiny surfaces increase employee fatigue.
Calculation standards for premises
Procedures for the construction of structures and buildings provide for compliance by participants in urban planning activities with mandatory state regulations and technical regulations(SNiP).
The main goals of applying urban planning standards approved by the country's executive authorities are:
- protection of citizens, their lives and health;
- protection of nature, representatives of fauna and vegetation;
- protection of state (municipal) property, property of citizens and legal organizations;
- prevention of actions that may mislead property purchasers.
In public buildings intended for administrative use, the size of premises for accommodating the management of institutions must meet the following requirements (SNiP 31-05-2003):
SNiP requirements for the height of work tables:
When organizing a place for the director to work, the following conditions are taken into account:
- cabinet size;
- sanitary parameters;
- temperature and illumination;
- noise level indicator;
- design and general design premises.
Taking into account the rules and regulations of SNiP, the requirements for organizing an office for the director’s work are as follows:
| Conditions of the office space | Condition requirements |
| Spatial planning requirements | |
| Room shape | In the form of a rectangle with an aspect ratio of 2:1; 1.5:1 |
| Ceilings | Height from 2.83 m to 3.25 m |
| Relationship between window and floor sizes | 10:1 for office premises (window area - 2.4 m2) |
| Sanitary criteria | |
| Ambient temperature (C°) | From 22 to 25 (in summer time), from 18 to 22 (in winter time) average |
| Air exchange | Multiplicity – inflow 1.5, exhaust 1.5 |
| Ambient air humidity relative | Up to 75% for the winter period, up to 55% for the summer period | Up to 50 dbl |
| Air speed | Up to 0.3 m/s |
| Artificial lighting | 75 lux - for large incandescent sources, 200 lux - for small lamps |
| Office furniture | |
| Work table | Height from 720 mm to 750 mm (depending on height) |
| Armchair | Selected based on the user's anthropometric data |
| Office equipment | According to regulatory and technical documentation |
| Communication devices and information systems | |
| Devices for psychological relief (exercise machine, music system, TV) | Taking into account technical documentation |
Too much natural light can be dimmed by placing it on window openings blinds. Soundproofing upholstery, double doors, floor coverings will help reduce noise levels. carpet covering. And you can establish a comfortable microclimate (temperature, humidity) with the help of air conditioners.
Summing up
The office for the head of an enterprise is a specific room, so its arrangement must be carefully thought out. The workplace should be as convenient as possible for the user and at the same time concentrate the corporate style of the company. The thoughtfulness of the interior should help strengthen the company’s image and create a comfortable atmosphere conducive to cooperation between partners and clients.
The manager's office is the business card of the company. Therefore, the interior should be both comfortable and status. A corporate style is usually chosen to decorate an office, but there may be options depending on the boss’s tastes.
The way the boss's office is arranged speaks volumes. Firstly, about the type of business of the company, as well as the business qualities and stylistic preferences of its leader. Of course, the office of a bank manager and the editor-in-chief of a fashion publication will be radically different from each other. But the interior also depends on the personality of the owner. Thus, managers who hold conservative views tend to choose classic style. And then their offices are furnished according to the type of traditional home offices of the Russian and European nobility with wall panels made of dark wood and high-quality furniture of classical shapes made of precious wood and genuine leather. In addition, the gentleman's set includes carpets on the floor, heavy window curtains, and paintings and even small sculptures as decorations. Today such pretentious interior fades into the background. Increasingly, bosses want to work in a completely different environment. And when arranging their office, they are guided by modern design trends and technical innovations. For example, today it has become fashionable to place offices in open spaces of former industrial buildings, especially architectural workshops and design bureaus like to locate there. In such large open lofts with brick and concrete walls, beamed ceilings and industrial light, all employees, including the manager, are in the same space and, at best, their places are separated by light partitions, and the manager’s office can be separated into a separate room, but also with glass walls equipped with blinds. Such offices are usually furnished with designer furniture made of plastic in combination with metal and glass. But still, most often the manager’s office is located in a separate room and is organized according to certain rules. It is important that the office is spacious; there should be enough space to organize the necessary functional areas. Firstly, a work area with a large table and a boss’s chair. There may be another table nearby for meetings with employees. It can be adjacent to the manager’s desk or located at a distance and represent a separate meeting area. And, of course, the office should have a relaxation area with upholstered furniture, where the boss can relax and take a break from work. In spacious offices, mobile partitions can be used to separate these zones; many managers prefer to allocate a separate room for a relaxation room. This super private space is furnished exclusively according to the tastes of the owner. Here the desire of the leader is the law!
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The office is decorated in the spirit of the good old classics. Faux stucco ceilings, wall pilasters, Empire style solid wood furniture with brass fittings, chandeliers and carpets. The picture is complemented by rich dark cherry-colored curtains with gold patterns; they are echoed by the woven finishes of the wall panels.
The office is decorated in the spirit of the good old classics. Faux stucco ceilings, wall pilasters, Empire style solid wood furniture with brass fittings, chandeliers and carpets. The picture is complemented by rich dark cherry-colored curtains with gold patterns; they are echoed by the woven finishes of the wall panels.
The classic style prevails in the design of the office. It is expressed in such elements as wall panels made of dark wood, parquet flooring, built-in furniture, massive desk. At the same time, the designers also introduced modern details here, for example, armchairs in fashionable, stylized classics made of light green leather or panoramic windows with translucent draperies, filling the interior with beautiful diffused light.
The manager's office is decorated in a modern style, a strict monochrome palette and at the same time very interestingly decorated. The panoramic windows are draped with beige organza, the floor is laid with laminate like deck boards, and the wall, which is the backdrop for the large boss’s desk, is painted to resemble stonework. The large area of the room made it possible to separate functional zones: next to the boss’s desk there is round table for meetings.
The spacious office is decorated in a modern style and in monochrome gray and beige tones. On the background gray walls“concrete-like” and a variegated textured floor under “wooden planks”, designer furniture and a variety of lamps look very impressive. Main character this story - desk lamp from Louis Poulsen by the famous Danish designer Poul Henningsen - a true icon of modernism.
The manager's office looks stylish and prestigious! It is decorated in the style of European modernism with Art Deco elements. Natural finishes are used in the interior: wooden and stone panels on the walls, parquet flooring with original masonry. IN large space combines a work area with a large T-shaped table and a seating area, including a table and a pair of luxurious armchairs made of black capitonated leather.
The spacious office has convenient layout, interesting finishes and original lighting design. The work area is organized along panoramic windows equipped with a system of wooden blinds. The seating area is highlighted by a designer chandelier and wall paintings in the style of French cubism. Against the background of colored abstraction, a leather furniture group and an original coffee table, reminiscent of a vintage suitcase, look impressive.
The office is located in a modern office building and is decorated in accordance with the architecture. The room is organized along panoramic windows, so it has excellent natural light. The interior is built on a bright contrast of white and brown finishes made of plastic and glass. Against this background, a set of designer furniture made of snow-white leather looks impressive. Color accent They bring in bright blue textile rolls on the windows; without them, working in the summer would be problematic.
The office is decorated in a fashionable and prestigious modern Art Deco style using expensive natural finishes combining stone, wood, chrome and glass. With the help of furniture and decor, a spectacular symmetrical composition was created in the interior, the central axis of which was a large T-shaped executive desk. Bright red leather chairs play the dominant color role here.
The interior of the office combines modern and classic features. Fashionable floor finishes (ceramics) and walls (brick and plaster) are responsible for modernity here. And the classics are an authentic Empire table and a traditional oriental carpet. The interior is decorated with other iconic details - Soviet cast iron battery and a textbook sculptural bust of Voltaire. Fashionable and cultural!
The image of management affects the reputation of the company as a whole. The high-quality design of the office of the head of the organization and representatives of the administrative elite plays an important role, since it creates the correct impression of the business and personal position of the manager.
The designers of our Office Interiors studio will help you create an environment that meets your corporate style, fashion trends and individual preferences! Purposefully acting in the field of office design, we create projects professionally, quickly and inexpensively.
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Interior features
Traditionally, the decor in the management office is different from the design of the staff areas. Before developing a cabinet design project, it is important to take into account the main differences among these:
- The work space for employees in managerial positions is larger than that of their subordinates. This is not a whim, but an official requirement regulatory documents, first of all, SNiP 05/31/2003. The size of the territory is calculated using a clear formula in relation to the size of the state.
- The design of an executive office is usually more expensive than staff rooms, since it has a representative function. However, this difference should not be too noticeable or significantly different in style, otherwise there will be a dissonance of perception.
- It is important to change the design of the administrative platform along with a change in management. Otherwise, a strong and unattractive contrast may arise between the appearance of the new owner and the surrounding environment.
Color solutions
More and more studies are proving that each color has a certain effect on a person’s mental state and can change his mood. Therefore, color nuances should be taken into account in the design of your office to create a businesslike mood.
You can use one of certain stable palettes:
- Corporate colors
An option that allows you to maximally reflect the manager’s commitment to the ideas and spirit of the company. This allows visitors to demonstrate the cohesion of the work team, which makes a strong impression. When choosing such a solution, it is wise to extend it throughout the office. However, there are also nuances - in the photo it is noticeable that the manager’s office, whose design is made in corporate colors, usually does not express the individuality of the manager, and sometimes the colors are too bright for their everyday perception. - Natural shades
A win-win option for administrative rooms of any level. Brown, dark green and dark blue not only look solid, but also promote good brain activity and are also conducive to trust. The gray-blue shade is universal - light, modern and unobtrusive. It has a beneficial effect on cognitive abilities, does not distract from work issues and does not strain the visual nerves. - Noble colors
Shades associated with precious metals, stones and fabrics give the office respectability and are optimal for the interior design of the boss’s office. These include golden, bronze, silver, platinum, pearl, emerald.
Effective zoning
The functionality of an office is ensured by two conditions: proper zoning and proper furnishings. About selection office furniture The conversation will go further, but now it’s worth getting acquainted with the main zones:
- Work zone
The point where basic paperwork and project work occurs is usually a combination of desk, chair, and document storage. This zone most often occupies the central part of the design of the manager’s office and is a key area; the rest of the zoning is focused on it. - Visitor area
Even if there is a special meeting room in the office, it is often necessary to hold working meetings in private with the most important clients or regular partners, as well as representatives of the administrative top of the enterprise. In most cases, the visitor area is adjacent to work area and is an additional table and chairs. - Rest zone
Gives you the opportunity to change your environment without leaving the office. Allows you to organize rest at the right moments and include it in your plan for efficient work. Most often this is a soft area with sofas or armchairs, a coffee table or a coffee table. From the photo of the design options for the manager's office, you can see that the configuration also includes a mini-bar, an aquarium, a TV, and a stereo system.
Finishing
Presentable wall decoration is just as important as choosing a quality frame for a picture. The decoration becomes the background, emphasizing the central interior details. In the office sector, the use of the following materials is relevant:
- Wallpaper
We are talking about wall coverings of the premium and elite segment, made from high-quality raw materials. Particularly popular in this area are textile wallpaper, because the fabric looks noble and expensive. - Painting
Painting creates a neutral background environment around the workplace. It is important that the walls are perfectly plastered and leveled - any defect will be more noticeable after painting. When drawing up a design project for an office, it is worth considering that paint and varnish materials should belong to the luxury segment, it is advisable to use unique shades individually created by colorists. - Panels
Wooden panels create a feeling of solidity and luxury. It is a timeless classic used in the White House and Buckingham Palace. Pairs perfectly with wallpaper inserts.
Furniture elements
Furniture is a reflection of the wealth of the organization. Shabby chairs, broken edges of tables, piles of documents that have nowhere to be put away immediately indicate that something is clearly wrong in the company... Also, improper furniture interferes with the work of the manager, which is unacceptable for good design office:
- Desktop
There is a common saying among management that the desk reflects the employee’s importance to the company. A spacious countertop is truly a necessity for those who occupy a high position. This is space for a PC, documents, office equipment, telephone, personal belongings. In addition, solid and big table produces an additional effect in the event of negotiations, inspiring with its power subconscious respect from the opponent. - Executive chair
Furniture on which not only the perception of the manager’s status and his everyday comfort, but also the health of the spine depends. Today, office interior design includes mainly orthopedic and ergonomic chairs. They are reliable support for the skeleton, reduce the load on it, minimize fatigue and pain. This can be achieved by being able to adjust the position of the backrest, seat, armrests and headrest. The base often has movable roller supports for easy and quick movement around the cabinet. - Chairs for visitors
The presentable design of the area for visitors says a lot about the company, so modern chairs with soft upholstery, and sometimes full-fledged armchairs, are usually used here. However, the status design of the office requires that they always be smaller and simpler than the executive chair. - Cushioned furniture
Used for a recreation area. These are mainly armchairs and sofas with predominantly leather upholstery. This decor makes a solid impression and also turns out to be practical - it does not absorb dirt and moisture. - Document storage
We are talking about racks, cabinets, shelves based on MDF, metal and solid wood - chipboard and plastic reduce the cost of appearance.
Lighting
Good lighting is an important component of office design and the key to maintaining vision for many years. Constant work with documents and in front of a PC monitor leads to eye fatigue, and well-organized lighting fixtures will help reduce it.
Office light is presented in three directions:
- Natural
Large windows allow maximum natural light into the manager's office and also visually expand the space. Particularly popular today are panoramic designs that occupy the entire wall space from floor to ceiling. - Ceiling
Overhead lighting usually comes in the form of flat or recessed ceiling lamps With point location. Looking at the photo ready-made design interiors, it is easy to understand that bulky chandeliers in the manager’s office are inappropriate and impractical. - Accent
A table lamp is a must-have companion for a business person. A floor lamp is not suitable for an office environment, since it usually acts as an attribute home comfort. Accent lighting can be used on shelves, tabletops, and wall decor - it looks modern and impressive.
Our offer
We offer a design project for the manager’s office, which will raise the company’s status in the business environment and help achieve the favor of partners and clients. Taking into account the size, configuration, general style and other individual characteristics of the office gives us the opportunity to create unique interiors that work for you. They are distinguished by a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere with high functionality, and are also an effective tool for the formation of corporate symbols. Professionals will take care of competent zoning, attractive color design and reasonable cost of interior transformations. Contact us for a detailed free consultation at the specified phone number or at the company address Email Studio "Office Interiors"!
