Create privacy in an open-plan office by installing desk dividers, partitioning walls, and monitor filters. Establishing dedicated quiet zones and spacing out workstations also reduces distractions and improves focus.
A lack of privacy can make workers feel they are constantly being watched or judged, which increases stress and inhibits productivity.
How do desk-level additions improve focus?
Desk dividers provide each person with their own space that is separated from the rest of the office. This simple installation reduces distractions and creates a more private environment for individuals. For digital privacy, monitor filters limit viewing angles so people walking by cannot see the screen content.
What structural options provide more separation?
Partitioning walls are a permanent solution for those with a budget to increase privacy and reduce noise levels. Cubicle walls provide more privacy and should be tall enough so people cannot see over them. These walls should be made of sound-absorbing material to effectively lower noise exposure for the worker.
How can layout and greenery change the environment?
Many commercial offices waste floor area in long aisles or excessive perimeter circulation space. Spacing out workstations by utilizing this wasted space ensures workers have more personal room and do not feel cramped. Using low maintenance plants like snake plants, cacti, and succulents also helps divide open spaces.
Why set apart a dedicated quiet space?
A quiet space, which can be a small room or a large corner, gives workers a place to go when they need to focus. These zones should be equipped with comfortable chairs and desks to facilitate concentration. Noise-cancelling headphones are a practical addition to these areas to block out office noise.
What other furniture and fixtures increase privacy?
Investing in large office seats ensures each person has their own designated space. For offices with many windows, neutral coloured curtains made of lightweight material can control light and create a more private setting. Room dividers also offer an affordable way to create smaller and more intimate zones within a large area.
How to plan a privacy-focused layout
Progressive Office’s free CAD space planning identifies wasted circulation area to optimize workstation spacing for privacy. You can browse a large range of commercial partitions and dividers at the Kilsyth or Knoxfield showrooms. Our professional installation team ensures that structural dividers are positioned for maximum efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Do monitor filters actually work?
Yes, they limit the viewing angles of the screen to only those seated directly in front of it.
Which plants are best for dividing an office?
Low maintenance options such as succulents, cacti, and snake plants are recommended.
How do cubicle walls help with noise?
Walls made of sound-absorbing material help reduce the noise levels that each person is exposed to.
Questions to ask your supplier before you buy
- Which sound-absorbing materials are available for cubicle walls to ensure noise reduction?
- Can you identify wasted circulation space in our CAD floorplan to allow for better workstation spacing?
- What is the lead time for custom partitioning walls compared to standard room dividers?
