In any administrative building, regardless of the level of an enterprise or organization, there is an office of the chief executive, the interior of which must certainly correspond to the status of its owner. At the same time, not to stand out with special luxury, but to be stylish, modern and solid, in general, to have a fairly presentable appearance.
For the arrangement of the office of the head, office-type furniture is mainly purchased.
To date, the assortment of cabinet furniture offered by manufacturers is very large and varied in terms of price policy, design solutions, dimensions and quality of the materials used.
Comfort and convenience
A comfortably arranged workplace of an ordinary employee is a guarantee of successful and fruitful work, and the manager's office provides, in addition to the work of the manager at the table, meetings with clients and discussion of organizational issues with subordinates.
Therefore, it is very important that the cabinet is open to cooperation and from the first minutes talked about the company's solvency.
In addition, in a separate and convenient office, the manager will be able to focus on global production problems, find the right solution and realize the set goals.
Criteria for choosing furniture for the office
The correct choice of office furniture will undoubtedly contribute to the full-fledged work of the head of the enterprise.
The main selection criteria are:
- use in the production of exclusively environmentally friendly and high quality materials;
- carefully thought-out design of the office in terms of comfort and presentability;
- ergonomics in the arrangement of the manager's place.
The choice of furniture by material
The main role in choosing furniture for the office is played by the quality of the materials from which it is made. Cheap and unsightly furniture will not create a representative appearance of the office and the head himself, including. Therefore, it is important that all items of the furniture set look stylish and elegant.
Plastic, laminate and leatherette will not give the impression of financial solvency and well-being of the organization, so it is better to opt for natural veneer, wood and leather.
Naturalness will give the room nobility and naturalness, so many people prefer premium furniture.
Workmanship
But even from natural materials, furniture does not always look dignified.
The reason for this is the quality of the workmanship of the materials, which is influenced by certain factors:
- features of production technology: quality of grinding, tinting, varnishing, etc.,
- violations of the technical process, affecting the quality of the final result, up to a pronounced manufacturing defect.
Cabinet design
In a beautiful, comfortable and well-equipped office, you want to work and conduct business negotiations. At the same time, even the leader will strive to look at the proper level: both in manners, and in clothes, and in behavior, and even in colloquial speech.
In addition, it is important that the style matches the temperament of its owner. The main styles used for cabinet design are: classic, techno, empire or hi-tech.
Ergonomics of the cabinet
The term "ergonomics", as a rule, is understood as the convenience of the arrangement of furniture items in the interior of the office, taking into account the peculiarities of the professional activity of the manager.
The main piece of furniture is considered to be the executive's desk, which should be of a convenient configuration, of sufficient size, with built-in pedestals, equipped with several drawers.
The head's chair is an equally important attribute in the office. Therefore, it should be of optimal size and easy to use.
It is necessary to have a wardrobe and a bookcase with shelves to store the necessary reference books, catalogs and other documentation.
An indispensable item in the chief's office is a conference table with several chairs in the set, which serves for holding business meetings with partners and discussing working moments with company employees.
For a friendly conversation, if there is sufficient space, a massive sofa and a neat coffee table are installed.
What will be the manager's office, you can decide on the attached photo of furniture for the manager.
Photo of executive furniture
A business person's office requires careful thought and planning. Indeed, in this room, not only short-term staff meetings are held to discuss working moments, but also long-term meetings with partners, signing contracts, viewing presentations and other important business processes. Therefore, we made every effort to design 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 the head office of a small area
Male executive office design. Photo 2015
The photo of the interior of the office of the male leader shows that the room is divided into two functional zones. The working area is furnished with a massive table for work and negotiations, complemented by comfortable armchairs and a stylish pendant lamp in the shape of a spotlight. Since any presentation is impossible without the use of high-quality electronics, the room is equipped with a large-format TV panel that allows colleagues to visually demonstrate the planned business processes, the company's financial condition, its development success and other important information to colleagues.
The second functional area is a place for a casual conversation with partners and a pleasant rest over a cup of coffee. For these tasks, a comfortable semicircular sofa and a coffee table were included. Their location in the office allows you to enjoy soft natural light during the daytime. If there is a lack of lighting in this area, a second lamp in the form of a spotlight can be used. Proposed on Photo the light source is one of the most fashionable elements of furniture and equipment, used both in the space of living quarters and. Its metal construction, massive tripod and overall style blend perfectly with modern interiors.
Business style of the office of the male leader
Office design in a modern style. Photo 2015
The business atmosphere is highlighted by the wooden walls and floors, as well as the executive's desk with a similar structure. The brown palette of the room is set off by black accents of chairs and spotlights and a clear contrast of the chrome surfaces of the conference table and spotlights. Extra juiciness design project add a purple sofa, a white table and a light carpet, diluting the severity of brown and black tones.
Text: Rimma Alexandrova
Any room has its own energy. Choosing a design for the home, people can do everything in accordance with personal tastes and their preferences, but when designing a workplace, you have to follow certain rules. The leader's work style affects the psychological atmosphere within the team, and, accordingly, the work of the entire organization.
The stylish office of the head is a kind of business card of the company, which speaks volumes.
The design of this room must correspond to the status of the owner.
The design of the manager's office is an important stage. This room should have a list of basic functions. The interior of the office must correspond not only to the taste preferences of its owner, but also to reflect the general aesthetics of the company.
The interior of the executive's office must be executed in accordance with strict guidelines.
Psychologists say that getting into a new room, the first thing that a person attaches importance to is a color combination. All components should be harmoniously combined with each other and contribute to concentration. Therefore, it is recommended to use the following colors:
- Beige;
- Any shades of brown;
- Terracotta;
- Gray tones.
The main features are presentability, comfort and individual style.
Here, consultative moments take place and important tasks of the company are solved, so the situation should be conducive to the indicated actions.
Designers also strongly advise to abandon black and white colors, especially when organizing a workplace, choosing a table.
The executive's office is the place where you need to focus as much as possible on solving problems.
Area zoning
Before starting the selection of furniture for the interior, you should determine where which zone in the manager's office will be located. This is considered an important issue, since the premises must be comfortable and functional.
Such shades make the modern office of the director not only stylish, but also tune those present to the working mood.
There are several necessary parts listed in the table:
| Zone | Requirements |
| Working | It should be located in the center of the space or near one of the walls. And it's better on the bright side. It is recommended to choose a high-quality, massive desktop. It will be the center of the executive's office. Moreover, this piece of furniture should not only be beautiful, but also functional and roomy. Important documents, office equipment, office supplies should always be at hand. The armchair plays an equally important role in the setting. It is better to choose products made from natural material or eco leather. The backrest, seat height and armrests must be adjustable. |
| Meeting room | The main attribute for communication in the office is a large roomy table and comfortable chairs for employees and partners. Furniture should be of no less quality than the manager's workplace. All pieces of furniture must be compatible with each other. |
| For relax | This part does not require sofas or armchairs. Sometimes it is enough just to get distracted from business for literally half an hour, to do something else. So you can think of mini golf, foosball and other indoor activities. |
The effect will be the opposite when choosing pastel colors - they introduce relaxation, and you don't want to think about work problems at all.
Comfortable armchairs and chairs for guests, made in black, will perfectly fit into the playful contrast.
Decor, lighting and accessories
Do not ignore accessories and lighting devices when decorating a manager's office. First of all, they think over the lighting in the working area. If a central chandelier is used, then a table lamp or floor lamp must be present.
It is important to properly organize the light in the work area.
The light must be evenly distributed over the entire area, otherwise the atmosphere can cause discomfort.
Despite the fact that the interior of the executive's office should be strict, this does not exclude the need to place decor items and accessories. They complement the atmosphere, make the design harmonious and comfortable.
There are many ideas for the interior, the main thing is the right combination of shades.
One of the principles is to add a zest that will speak about the owner of the cabinet.
The most popular types of accessories often include:
- A kind of wall or grandfather clock;
- High-quality designer stationery (organizers, pens, sharpeners, stands);
- Paintings;
- Vases with flowers (they can be both live, dry or artificial).
For a woman, it is better to choose tables and other furniture in light colors using glass.
But in no case should you leave the curtains in the spotlight. They should be laconic, discreet, and unobtrusively fit into the design. Comfortable blinds or curtains can be used. Textiles should be handled with caution.
Decorative accessories will add harmony to the cabinet.
Desktop sconces are suitable as light sources.
Feng Shui
The design of the manager's office is the company's business card, the success of all activities depends on it. For this reason, many designers recommend keeping in mind some of the laws of feng shui. According to the doctrine, the correct zoning and arrangement of objects will allow you to put things in order, put your thoughts in order, and increase your efficiency.
Luxurious furniture made of high quality materials will testify to the wealth and excellent taste of the owner.
The features of a man's office are austerity, prestige and stability.
So, here are some important tips.
- The writing desk is defined strictly opposite the doorway. This enhances the authoritative qualities of the leader. In the eyes of the employee, he looks wiser and more confident.
- An accessory with water (mini fountain or aquarium) in the southwest part helps to improve financial affairs.
- The fiery element (candle, torch-shaped decor) will allow the leader to make quick decisions correctly. They should be placed on the table directly in the working area.
To personalize the interior, it is worth adding decorative elements that indicate the hobbies of the owner.
Fashion trends
The furnishings in the manager's office should not only be functional. She must comply with the latest design trends. Now the most popular in the design of offices are:
- High tech;
- Classic.
The design project of the manager's office should be drawn up together with the owner of the premises.
High tech
This style is more often chosen by young leaders who keep up with the times. Furniture for the working area is selected practical and functional. The office will look modern, more suitable for advertising agencies and companies with a strong market position.
The design of the office should be stylish, cozy and presentable at the same time.
Classic
The classic style provides for massive wooden furniture, original accessories with elements of gilding, leather upholstery of upholstered furniture, handicraft.
Interior details should be in harmony with each other and leave only a positive impression for visitors and company employees.
Such design will emphasize the stability of the organization's work, and is suitable for companies operating in any direction.
Most often, leaders choose between two styles: classic and modern.
Choosing the interior for the office of the head of the company, you need to think over every detail. It is this room that has a special impact on the work of the entire corporation, the attitude of subordinates to the leader, the atmosphere within the team. Regardless of which style is chosen, all components must be organically combined with each other - this is the main secret of success.
The correct color scheme, the selection of furniture and the organization of space are key steps towards a successful design of the director's office.
VIDEO: Interior of the head's office.
The office is considered not only a working area, but also a place where you can relax or think a little. And it is for this reason that the interior of the office must be decorated with special diligence.
Design of a study, office. Photo
Today there is a whole concept of how a study should look like. The main requirements are as follows:
- The office needs to tune in to the workflow. This means that there should be no objects in the room that could distract from work. Such details are best left for other offices.
- Functionality. Any work moments need to minimize the time spent on moving or searching for the necessary papers / items. It is necessary to furnish everything so that everything is at hand.
- Coziness and comfort. Naturally, numerous meetings, conferences and even the work process itself are tiresome. And if you have a minute to rest, you should use it. For this, it is advisable to place a comfortable sofa in the office.
- The office is in some way a reflection of its owner. It should have some flavor and personality. Any style or general design is best diluted with home photos or posters of your favorite team of your preferred sport. But you do not need to force absolutely all free shelves or tables with such things, since this is a study.
- The design of the office should reflect the occupation of the owner. For example, the workplace of the head of a large company in the field of economics should personify seriousness and responsibility. Everything is arranged in its place, strict order on the shelves, it is possible to install a safe for storing securities. Whereas for creative individuals (designer, artist, etc.), the so-called "creative mess" is suitable.
- Office size. A lot depends on the parameters of the office, since if the workplace is not large, it is highly undesirable to force it with massive furniture, a dimensional table. In such a room it will be bad and inconvenient to move around, and a person will "suffocate" in such a room.
Working office / study zoning. Photo
As it has already become clear, an office or an office should not be an exclusively working area. The obligatory attributes of such premises are the allocation of a place for communication with partners or clients, a place of rest and a work area. If the size of the office allows, you can perform minimal zoning in the room and visually divide it.
Typically, one office can be divided into three areas:
- Work zone. This is the territory of the premises, which should be as discreet, practical and functional as possible. There should be no bright details, trinkets and the like here. Any excess will also be inappropriate. Everything should be strict and simple: a rack with documents, an armchair and a table. Additionally - a table lamp, office supplies, etc.
- Area for receiving guests. A simple and serious place in the office where important work issues are discussed, but there are no straining factors. Potential clients or guests should be assigned a separate seat with armchairs, a small table and a sofa. The whole atmosphere should be conducive to communication.
- Rest zone. A comfortable relaxing corner where everything that the owner likes is set up. For example, a music center for listening to music, a small minigolf, a comfortable sofa to lie down, a TV or, if the size allows, a billiard table.
The workplace and other areas can be separated from each other by screens or partitions. Different levels and niches can be used to save space. And by using different shades, you can easily visually detach the zones (but remember that the workplace should always be darker and more serious than others).
The color scheme of the study. Photo
For office decoration, it is most acceptable to use soft pastel shades, such as milk, sand, beige, light green, peach, etc. Blue or pink colors are absolutely not suitable. The first one is rather “cold” and the second one is too frivolous. At first it may seem that such a statement is laughable, but scientists and psychologists have long identified the most successful color options to improve the quality of work.
Light tones can be diluted with darker ones, but on condition that they are more noble and deep. For example, brown, burgundy or emerald green are welcome. The ceiling, floor and walls can be highlighted with a light color, but then the furniture should be dark. It is highly undesirable to arrange everything in aggressive and "acidic" tones.
Work office decoration. Photo examples
For serious officials and bosses, it is advisable to use natural, as simple as possible materials. And unusual and creative coatings are most appropriate for the office of a designer, art director, etc.
Walls can be plastered, painted or glued with ordinary wallpaper (preferably plain). Even embossed plaster will do. Parquet or laminate has always been and remains for finishing the floor. And thanks to modern technologies, it is possible to make a stretch (or multi-level) ceiling, which will hide the point lighting of the upper level.Selection of furniture for the design of the study
The main requirement for the furniture installed in the office is functionality. The desk can hold at the same time folders with documents, office equipment and a computer system unit, some personal items (wallet, watch, etc.) and all kinds of stationery. The most important thing is that everything can be reached at any second.
Mandatory attributes are hinged shelves. Firstly, they free up a lot of space, and secondly, they contain folders with documents, which you can immediately reach. However, it is not advisable to leave securities here. There are only a few requirements for installing niches and shelves:
- high-quality installation (so that nothing collapses);
- they should be located at a distance of 1-1.5 m from the working table. If placed too close, they will interfere with moving around the office, if too far away, you will need to constantly run to them in search of the necessary papers.
Regarding the forms, it can be noted that they should be strict and simple, no frills. Too intricate will become distracting and interfering in working moments.
Naturally, the possible size of furniture depends directly on the area of the office. The most compact furniture is installed in a small office, it can even be built-in. But when the office is solid, large in size, furniture from massive components will look great. The best materials are glass, natural wood and metal. Sometimes plastic may work as well.
Work office lighting. Photo
The workplace should always be as light as possible. The most successful option is to install lamps with multi-level diffused lighting of the space. Several sconces, spotlights, a table lamp, one floor lamp can easily decorate the office and increase the working potential.
However, this is not a regularity, since there are people who like to work in the semi-darkness. For such cases, you can use special lighting devices and dim floor lamps.Design styles for study or office. Photo examples
Today, there are many options for the interior design of the workplace, but which one to choose? To avoid any complications or questions during the design, it is best to familiarize yourself in more detail with the different styles.
- Classic.
The classic style is always practical and suitable for any office, regardless of the occupation of its owner. The most optimal option for a person who is serious about work, but rests especially at home. A rack for documents and books, a wooden table (it is possible with several superstructures) with drawers, a couple of armchairs and a sofa upholstered with thick fabric. Finishing - deep colors, nothing bright.
- English style.
If you have a preference for luxury, the English style will do. The predominant tones should be rich, deep (burgundy, brown). A wooden lacquered table should be placed against one wall, near which you can put a chair upholstered with an expensive high-quality fabric on a high back. To illuminate the working area of the table, a lamp in a fabric shade is perfect. An obligatory attribute is a leather sofa and a basket for umbrellas.
- Hi-tech style.
It is a laconic and modern style for business people who have a taste. In the center of the office, you can put a metal table with a glass top, and next to it - an office chair. On the contrary, a metal rack should be located near the wall for storing papers and books. If you have a predominant wall, you can install a huge white sofa or some comfortable modern armchairs. Of the shades, white and gray should be predominant. Metallic colors are also appropriate.
- Country style.
This option is often used by high-ranking officials who practically live by work. The atmosphere is cozy and like home. The predominant material is natural wood. You can put a carpet on the floor (not carpet), all documents are put away in the closet (you can carved). Opposite to the work table is a sofa with pillows.
- Ethnic style.
Perhaps the most unusual design option for a working office. Unusual patterns on the walls, dark muted tones, original figurines, several paintings. This is ideal for serious creative people like an architect.
Office accessories (photo)
Since this is a workplace, stationery should be present in abundance, but there should not be too many of them, let alone not visible. What is not large in size is best hidden in a table or put on a shelf. However, one way or another, you cannot get rid of everything, so it makes sense to dilute the design of the workplace with various accessories:
- Hiding / decorating the translucent part of the office - the window. If the office is commercial and there are other offices nearby, the best option is blinds or curtains in the Roman style. Whereas for a home office, fabric or roller blinds are suitable, which will shade the room and relax during rest.
- Even the strictest office has room for landscape paintings or portraits. However, there is no need to get carried away, one picture is enough.
- You can put a family photo on the table in a simple, "not flashy" frame.
- For workers in specific areas, you can purchase small decorative items that speak of the owner's activities. For example, it would be ideal for a lawyer to put a statuette - the scales of Themis. For an economist or accountant, kinetic balls (Newton's cradle) are suitable.
As you can see, there are many nuances that affect the comfort of being in the workplace. But if you do everything right, then the design of the study in the office will be a real salvation.