17 Dec Building Better Boardrooms – 5 Key Factors To Consider For A Professional Meeting Space
The boardroom is arguably one of the most important spaces within the office. It’s where new partners or clients will meet your team, important decisions will be made, and stakeholders will come together for workplace announcements. With that in mind, it’s important that your boardroom functions optimally and leaves a good impression. That’s why we’ve put together this list of factors to consider when designing one:
Acoustics
The first thing you’re going to want to consider when designing your boardroom is the acoustics of the space. Given that the room will be used for important meetings where it is vital that everyone can be heard and understood clearly, this really should be your top consideration. To do this you’re going to want to select materials that dampen sound wherever possible. That means carpet flooring with a quality underlay beneath it, thick curtains to help absorb sound, and well constructed chairs that don’t squeak when their occupants move.
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Connectivity
Another thing to consider is ensuring that all devices are able to connect to your multimedia setup. Having multiple ways to do this is the easiest way to cover all bases, so be sure to include options that have bluetooth and other wireless connections as well as HDMI and auxiliary inputs. This way you’ll be less likely to have to postpone or run into issues in the middle of a meeting.
It’s also wise to ensure that there are plenty of options available for charging so that nobody runs into issues with a flat battery while trying to present or take notes.
Lighting
The lighting in a boardroom is key as it’s vital that everyone can clearly see both each other and their notes. Ideally you’ll want to avoid fluorescent lighting as some people are sensitive to it, while lighting that is too harsh can cause glare. Warmer toned lights should also be avoided, as they’re often considered soothing and therefore bad for productivity.
Productivity
Speaking of productivity, there are other factors in a space that can either enhance or degrade our ability to be productive. For example, many shades of blue are good stimulating the mind, while orange can help promote focus. These tones can be brought into the space subtly through elements like a deep blue carpet, or, if they align with your branding, in a more impactful way such as through a feature wall. The addition of plants to your boardroom can also enhance productivity and decrease stress, while ensuring that chairs are comfortable can reduce distraction.
Storage
Finally, being able to hide away anything that could cause clutter or distraction will help make your boardroom a calmer and more productive environment. Storage should be minimalist in design so as not to create a distraction and ample enough to store any items you need to keep in the space so it’s always ready for a meeting.
If you’d like to discuss premium floors for your new boardroom, reach out to your local Flooring Sales Specialist, they’ll be able to help you find the ideal carpet and can bundle it with our Premier Pad underlay for you, so you’ve got a solid foundation to build the rest of your space upon.