# Picnic-Inspired Office Lunchrooms Stiff + Trevillion's Employee Lounge Mimics an Outdoor Park By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employee-lounge References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/03/17/The-Picnic-Park-Office/) & [stiffandtrevillion](http://www.stiffandtrevillion.com/) This wonderful employee lounge by Stiff + Trevillion for Innocent is inspired by the picnic section of a park. The only issue with this concept is the fact that actual employee picnics might be a little monotonous. The workspace uses [park benches and turf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-jardins) to create the effect of the outdoors. It also possesses small details like [colorful garbage bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office), a ping pong table and scattered beach balls. What is most fantastic about this [employee lounge concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad) is its ability to give employees a form of escape from their busy day. It will effectively create the illusion that they are outdoors in a playful park which is a great way to boost employee morale. Sometimes employees just need a nice place to relax and unwind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor-inspired Workspaces:** Creating office environments that mimic outdoor spaces can boost employee morale and provide a sense of escape from the busy workday. - **Playful Office Design:** Incorporating elements like park benches, turf, and games into employee lounges can help create a fun and relaxed work atmosphere. - **Employee Wellness and Relaxation:** Designing office spaces that provide employees with a nice place to relax and unwind can contribute to their overall well-being and work-life balance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Design:** Design firms can explore innovative ways to create office spaces that prioritize employee well-being and productivity, such as incorporating outdoor-inspired elements into the design. - **Corporate Wellness:** Companies in the corporate wellness industry can offer services and solutions that help businesses create employee-friendly work environments, such as designing and implementing outdoor-inspired office spaces. - **Recreation and Leisure:** Businesses in the recreation and leisure industry can partner with companies to provide office furniture, equipment, and accessories that create a playful and relaxed atmosphere in employee lounges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Moody-Themed Office Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sella-concept-1.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Contemporary interactive workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-workspace.md) - [Collaborative Playful Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-series.md) - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md) - [Open-Air Summer Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipz-on-summer-chair.md) - [Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxound.md) - [Reinvented Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad.md)