IKEA's Creative Hub, which is located in Malmö, Sweden, features a homey aesthetic that inspires those who work within it by putting them at ease.
While many firms and designers choose to create contemporary and quirky environments for spaces that are meant to be creative, Nanna Lagerman and Nina Warnolf took a different route in designing IKEA's Creative Hub. Instead of featuring overtly modern elements and unusual decor, the designers opted instead to create a space reminiscent of the home, using lighting (both bright and dim), neutral colors, and cozy seating throughout the space to accomplish this.
This creative space is optimally designed for those who enter it to feel comfortable, ensuring that they are able to better focus on the work they do within it.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Homey Office Design
- Creating office spaces that resemble the comfort of home can potentially increase productivity and comfort of employees.
- Comfort-centered Designs
- Comfortable furniture, lighting and neutral color schemes seem to be a growing priority in office design.
- Human-centered Design
- More attention is being paid to the emotional and physical needs of workers through office design.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- The rise in human-centered design in office spaces may present opportunities for innovation in furniture design.
- Interior Design
- Increased interest in comfortable, homey office spaces could shift the focus of the interior design industry.
- Architecture
- New considerations regarding the emotional and physical well-being of employees within workspaces could present new opportunities for innovation in architecture and planning.
