Style is a personal choice that reflects the character of an individual. It gives personality to a space that would have otherwise been bare. It doesn’t matter what type of office you’re going to style, like a rented building, home office, or cargo container.
Having offices in a shipping container has become more popular over time, especially for businesses that would need to move at some point. Mining, construction sites, and other mobile-type companies would prefer this option.
However, some offices choose a cargo container as their permanent place of business, and they have the opportunity to style their office to their liking. When styling a cargo container office, there are a few points to ponder:
Most shipping containers come with bare-bones and no business-specific colors. It is up to the new owner to paint the container in colors that would reflect their business logo hues. Before applying the colored layer, prepare the metal surface first.
If needed, sand down the old colors and rusty spots. When done with the sanding, apply a primer to protect the metal from rust and act as a clean slate for the final, colored covering. However, if the painter disregarded the first step, the new paint layer may start to peel within a few weeks of applying the stain. So, you should ensure that every step must be followed accordingly to prevent wasting money and repeating the process all over again.
If opting for container hire, it won’t always be possible to make permanent adjustments like these. Instead, check with the supplier first before deciding to paint.
The windows and doors of a container office should have trimmings as any other office would. Curtains or blinds for the windows and a working door that is easy to open during emergencies are some points to remember when implementing your style.
The window drapes or blinds should be of a muted color to make them more business-like and seamlessly correlate with the rest of the astute-looking furniture. Doors are an excellent place to hang hooks for business suit jackets or other equipment needed for the workday.
Some container offices don’t have an insulating layer on the inside, so consider adding some to keep out the weather elements before decorating the interior. After doing this, choose a muted or pastel color to paint the newly lined walls on the inside or add wallpaper with a formal pattern.
Furthermore, businesses may prefer the interior of the office to reflect their culture by adding decals or logos along the walls or photos of the team to remind them of being a unit. Additionally, senior personnel would prefer a more formal art piece against their walls.
An office wouldn’t be complete without a nice rug to round off the look. Look for a carpet that would be inviting for visitors and appropriate for office use. The rug should be durable to withstand the foot traffic in the office.
Typically, chairs with wheels can easily damage the flooring, and for this reason, it may be a good idea to alter the wheels of the chairs with scratch-proof and heavy-duty wheels to prevent them from ruining your office flooring.
Lighting is crucial for office workers that need to perform their desk duties. Ensure enough lighting options are installed in the container’s ceiling, or buy some beautiful table lamps to add to the desks.
These lamps come in various finishings like brass that would add to the business feel of the office. You should opt for lights that will be bright enough for team members to complete their tasks but not too bright that it would irritate their eyes. It would be best to use warm white and LED lamps to help protect the eyes from strain.
A cargo container office doesn’t have many differences compared to a regular office, and the styling should be aesthetically appealing, functional, comfortable, and appropriate for an office setting, thus creating a space that reflects the team member’s personality and the business’ image.
Offices should be comfortable enough for workers to complete what they set out to do for the day efficiently. On the other hand, weather elements like cold or heat can possibly make space unbearable, but with the proper solutions and right adjustments, everything will work out just fine.