# Extreme Cubicle Makeover Is this the 'Most Luxurious' or 'Most Hideous'? By Ayman | Published 2008-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-office-cubicle References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/06/the_worlds_most.php) & [nielsendata](http://nielsendata.com/forum/blogs/cubicelite/archive/2008/06/11/extreme-cubicle-makeover-red-mahogany-luxury-paneled-cubicle-with-dark-cherry-hardwood-floors.aspx) When we think of [office cubicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-work-pod), we think small, cost-efficient and bare-bones. We certainly wouldn't expect an extra luxurious Red Mahogany paneled cubicle with Dark Cherry hardwood floors. Jared [Nielsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merricks-farmhouse) was not happy with his work cube. And considering the amount of time he spends inside it, he set out to convert it into a place to look forward to and enjoy. Thinking 'inside the box', if you will. Besides the luxurious paneling and flooring, his [computer desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schtauss) is an impressive hand-carved piece that would fit right into the 1700 era. An elegant small carpet adds an extra homey touch to the cubicle. Nielsen argues, “In an era of socialized information technology, there is the opportunity to re-capitalize the space and demonstrate that originality trumps equality, that shoving capitalists into socialist boxes only create unhappy socialists, and red mahogany generally kicks ass...” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Office Cubicles:** There is a trend towards making office cubicles more luxurious and personalized. - **Home-like Office Spaces:** Office spaces are becoming more home-like and comfortable to increase productivity and employee satisfaction. - **Customized Workspaces:** Employees are taking more initiative to customize and personalize their workspaces to promote creativity and enjoyment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the office furniture industry to create high-end customizable cubicles for employees. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can capitalize on the trend towards more luxurious and comfortable office spaces by offering their services to businesses. - **Employee Services:** There is a potential for employee services companies to offer customized workspace design services to help employees create personalized and enjoyable office spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Color Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Reinvented Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Contemporary Office Privacy Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plenum-cabin-by-jaime-hayon-for-fritz-hansen.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Bench Wall Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle.md) - [Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arqus-desk.md)