Five Trendy and Cheap Remodeling Tips

Office remodeling is often put off because of the time it would take as well as the costs that the budget just can never afford. But in today’s world where there are lots of innovative ideas involving the use of reused and recycled furniture, the old has now become modern and trendy. Find out some cheap remodeling tips that will help you boost employee morale and attract more customers to your business.

Use vintage tiles on the walls or floors.

Having a retro vibe in the office gives you an excuse to use those recycled and refurbished items, while exuding a cozy and inviting personality. Mix and match colorful tiles and install them on the break-room wall and other high-traffic areas. Let opposites attract and combine eclectic and professional into the interior by mixing used office furniture and vintage décor.

Don’t be afraid to spray paint the furniture.

If retro is not your style or where your company vision is going, try a little spray paint to create a cozy yet modern ambience. Try the polyuria Hotspray, an environmentally friendly paint. Opt for a color that makes sense with the business image and turn old office furniture into new again. Color can provoke an emotional response, so think about the emotion that you want your clients to feel when they are in your office. It’s also a good idea to balance light and dark colors and have a predominant color scheme to make the office look professional and stylish. The most important thing to remember for the theme is to make it reflective of the company’s personality and design philosophy.

Go green without the expensive wall art.

There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars on paintings and frames when you can simply decorate the office using house plants. Hang them from the ceiling or place them on bare spaces in the office. If you have employees that have allergies, avoid flowering plants.

Have fun with drawers from old filing cabinets.

Old wooden filing cabinets have been collecting dust and ignored in secondhand stores, but you can do wonders with them. Create something contemporary out of the old like the Drawerment storage system by Czech designer Jaroslav Jurica of Hubero Kororo Design Group. The idea behind Drawerment is to make use of old drawers and install them on the walls, desks, and floors to break up the monotony of the office atmosphere. 

Reclaimed wood is back in fashion.

Let’s continue being green and thrifty and go for reclaimed wood for the office furniture. Besides being super cheap, reclaimed wood adds character to the ambience while still keeping your wallet happy. Instead of an expensive desk, construct your own using salvaged wood with all the scratches and imperfections. For your pantry’s countertops and wall shelves, reclaimed wood exudes warmth and stability that should bring in a positive harmony amongst the employees.

I hope these remodeling tips have been helpful to you. If you are looking for refurbished office furniture, there are also many options available for that, such as eBay, Craigslist, thrift stores, charity stores, and even your old office! Get ideas from a lot of sources on Pinterest. There are always smart ways to remodel the office stylishly without the high cost. You’re also treating the environment well by giving new potential and function for old furniture. 

About the Author: Andrea Barnes likes making old things new again and loves to share great recycling ideas she finds online. She is a contributing blogger for Carolina Services Inc, a space planning and design company in North Charleston, SC.