5 Ways to Add reclaimed Wood to Your Office Design
Wood Paneling & Floorings Adds Natural Warmth to Office Spaces
1. Wood Paneling Feature Walls
2. Front Desk Wood Paneling
3. Hardwood Flooring
4. Reclaimed Wood Beams & Beam Wraps
5. Playful Wood Accents
Benefits of Wood in Office Design
Adding wood to an office design has more than aesthetic benefits. Wood is a natural, renewable building material that has notable health and wellness effects for indoor spaces.
Environmental Benefits
Using reclaimed wood can help curb material demand on new resources, and reuses the wood for a new life. Using FSC certified sustainable wood ensures that the chain of custody supply chain is responsible and that proper harvesting measures have been taken.
Wood Health & Wellness Benefits
Using wood in our indoor spaces, like offices, offers a slew of health a wellness benefits associated with Biophilic design principles, which aims to connect people with nature through design. In addition to adding natural materials like wood into and indoor space, Biophilic design integrates natural light, airflow, water features, plants and organic materials to promote wellness.
Studies show that integrating Biophilic design into indoor spaces can help relieve stress, improve cognition and enhance moods, among other benefits. Being surrounded by wood elements enhances all our our senses, and can support happy, healthier employees.
Wood Durability
Wood is not only a beautiful and natural material, it is also durable and long-lasting. Wood flooring is easy to clean and maintain, and only gains more character over time.
There is no doubt that adding wood elements to office designs has numerous benefits. Now let’s see how to integrate it into your next design.
5 Ways to add reclaimed wood to your office space
1. Wood Paneling Feature Wall
A perfect way to add reclaimed wood to your office space is with feature walls or wood wall paneling. Wood paneling can warm up a space and bring a much needed natural element into the workplace.
Our ThinClad paneling, which is 3/8” thick, is an economical option for interior wall paneling that offers a perfect balance of ease and durability. The solid wood tongue and groove planks are easy to install and lightweight, saving materials and costs.
2. Front Desk Wrap Paneling
A wonderful way to greet employees or customers is with an inviting front desk. Cladding reception areas and entryway walls with wood can soften the look of an office, welcoming people in.
Opt for a rustic option, like Stout’s Weathered Reclaimed Redwood paneling, or a contemporary cerused look with Oxley Oak.
3. Hardwood Flooring
Solid or engineered hardwood flooring is an excellent option for making the workplace feel more warm and comfortable. Creating separate smaller workplaces, like the Airbnb headquarters, that feel more like living rooms, can create effective collaborative space for smaller groups or an inviting space for meeting with clients.
Reclaimed wood flooring is very durable and only becomes more rich with character over time. Engineered flooring works well for high traffic environments, and is easy to maintain for a beautiful and practical option.
4. Beams & Beam Wraps
Reclaimed wood beams and beam wraps can be an aesthetic and structural addition to an office space, enhancing a rustic and industrial look.
Whether you want to add a solid reclaimed wood beam, or opt to create the look with custom beam wraps, the look will add a rich effect to an office design.
5. Playful Accents
Creative, playful office designs are becoming more popular, as a new wave of flexible work grows. Creating multipurpose spaces for collaboration, meetings and small group work has become more common. Some of these spaces come with added flair, to bring more joy and whimsy to offices.
Say goodbye to sterile cubicles and hello to colorful work pods, cozy work dens and playful decorative structures.
There are so many ways to integrate reclaimed and sustainable wood wall paneling to your office design, with a variety of looks and styles. Browse all of our wood paneling options to find the right choice for your project, and reach out to our team if you have any questions. We are here to help!