Interior Design News
The 3 minute catch up: news, views, inspiration and talking points from the world of commercial fit outs and office interior refurbishments.
Raising the bar
How we work and when we work has undergone a radical overhaul in recent years, especially with our predisposition for an open plan, collaborative way of working. This has given rise to a new workplace zone – the break-out bar - which falls...
A penchant for pendants
Have you ever looked up and noticed what office lighting you have? Workplaces that haven’t had a recent refurbishment are bound to feature very basic lights that nestle alongside the ceiling tiles, perhaps with a less-than-attractive metal grill...
A softer style to ease employees back to their desks
As the UK successfully takes step one of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, news headlines are increasingly reporting the steady return to central offices. Of note, however, is the intention of many businesses to offer employees a flexible...
Achieve stakeholder satisfaction & avoiding expensive mistakes
As the saying goes, a change is as good as a rest so it’s only natural that our Prime Minister wanted to freshen things up after a pretty turbulent 12 months. Boris Johnson’s approach, however, has left the nation - and MPL's interior office...
Redesigning offices with duty of care in mind
As MPL Interiors has recently written about, 2021 is the year businesses will be hoping to bring employees back into the workplace. While carefree, Covid-free days may be a little out-of-reach for now, it is totally possible to create a safe,...
All back to the office?
It was Canary Wharf's head of strategy, Howard Dawber, who was among the first to stick their head above the parapet and forecast a return to office life. While MPL, as office design and build specialists , know the work-from-home movement will...
There’s a vital place for plants in the workplace
We wrote about biophilic design – conscious decisions to weave elements of the natural world into workplace refurbishments – back in 2018 but it is a principle that should have greater role in office designs moving forwards . Even the most hardened...
4 Sophisticated fakes for a first-class workplace interior design
Whether you’re planning a new commercial interior design with one eye on a budget, are looking for the most practical solutions or lack original features, the MPL designers can offer workarounds to many design constraints. In this blog we reveal...
Office refurbishment in 2021? 4 key workplace trends to adopt this year
Whether you’re trying to tempt workers back to the office, hopeful of turning the heads of new talent or providing a more motivating workplace for employees who never left, tuning in to 2021’s commercial design London trends will help your cause....
5 ways to improve your home office environment & desk set up
It may seem counterintuitive for us, as commercial fitters and office design specialists , to support the idea of working from home but we’re operating in a new era that will see many of us split our time between an employer’s building and our own...
The same…but different: the gentle approach to redesigning your brand
Hamptons is a name familiar to many but upon looking back at its illustrious history when celebrating 150 years in existence, the owners took a chance to muse on what the next 150 years would look like. Its corporate identity is very strong, with...
Welcome to the office department
A unanimous decision by Westminster City Council in October 2020 could change the look – and the purpose – of our High Streets for years to come, with a very different approach to shop fit out projects . The council’s planning subcommittee granted...
Spread the cost of a refurbishment with leasing
Many businesses will want to keep a tight grip on the purse strings with 2021 in mind but being prudent doesn't have to mean putting all your commercial design London plans on hold, especially if your workplace is in desperate need of a refit –...
Make refurbishment progress during lockdown 2.0
“Is it a good time to commission an office interior design and refurbishment?” It’s the most common question we’re being asked right now. Well, the answer is yes. Logistically, with working from home where possible the temporary advice and lockdown...
Covid needn’t compromise interior design
Our new normal doesn’t mean you can’t plan an office refurbishment ever again - on the contrary say MPL's interior office designers . New working patterns and staff wellbeing mean fresh approaches to office furniture and fit outs are needed as a...
The hybrid is here: work zones in residential developments
For decades, interior design has been divided into two very distinct camps: commercial designs for offices and workplaces, and residential designs for dwellings where people live. In 2020, however, we are discovering a new office design London...
Colour of the Year 2021: fortune favours the Brave (Ground)
Brave Ground has been chosen as the Dulux Colour of the Year 2021 as it offers a comforting, soft, safe option in a world full of uncertainty. It’s been described as a ‘warm, grounding neutral shade’ and we agree – there’s nothing offensive or...
Smart office downsizing: 7 tips for success
It is an absolute given that many companies will move offices in 2020 and 2021. While in the past we would trumpet expansion and growth as drivers of new premises, downsizing and restructuring will also play its part thanks to today’s commercial...
How to re-open or remodel a retail premises
The top 3 changes that promise to make life better It can feel overwhelming – and a little dispiriting – planning Covid safe changes to your retail premises but there are many positives to be drawn from the adaptations you will have to make. London...
How are we adapting offices for now and the future?
The Covid change culture is here Despite our Prime Minister’s pleas, not every office has been ready to safely welcome its employees back to work. Staff, as well as visitors and clients, need to feel comfortable in their surroundings, so a...
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We love to share the valuable design advice we find. Here’s the latest news, views and trends from the world of commercial office design, retail refurbishment and workplace wellbeing.
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12 January, 2023Workplace Gym Design - Ideas & Benefits
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21 December, 2022Office Meeting & Conference Room Design Ideas
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17 November, 2022Office Canteen Design Ideas: Why Healthy Break Habits Are Important
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17 November, 2022Dulux Colour of The Year 2023: Wild Wonder
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17 October, 2022Office Breakout Areas - Ideas & Benefits
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17 October, 2022Activity Based Working - Benefits & Examples
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