All work and no play? Not if you introduce a bar to your office – a feature that’s included in our range interior office design solutions. Let’s start with a clarification - a modern office bar isn’t about employees getting drunk on the job. When sophisticated office bar design is in play, companies can create a space that works from morning, through noon, until night. An office and bar room can become a place to relax, collaborate, entertain clients, foster community spirit and hold events. And in the post Covid landscape, with more people adopting flexible working patterns, an office bar ca ..read more

When specifying the materials to use in an office renovation, there’s a myriad of choices. While glass and steel may have characterised the 1980s – think Richard Rogers’ Lloyds Building – and concrete leaves people divided, one material has stood the test time. Wood. Wood office design is one of the most enduring concepts in our industry. Rather than be informed by manufacturing advances, technology or fashion, it is a direct reflection of nature. As a result, you’ll be creating a warm and inviting workspace every time you use wood. The Benefits of Wood in Office Design Wood is easy-on-they e ..read more

Gone are the days when office refurbishments centred around the bricks and mortar of a premises. Today, workplace trends of the future are at the heart of every project. It’s essential to focus on people, technology and how spaces can adapt in an ever-evolving landscape, rather than let existing floorplans and walls dictate how workplaces are designed. So, what are the workspace trends for 2024? Our latest article outlines developments you may already know about and also reveals some you didn’t see coming. Technological Innovations Taking an objective look at the age of your current workforce ..read more

A shop front is a business’s 24 hour-a-day cheerleader. By day it should entice people in to discover more about the services offered and/or to make a purchase. By night, it should be your brand ambassador – an influencing presence that works on a subliminal level when your shop is closed. Including innovative shop front ideas when reinventing your exterior will create a positive first impression, and a striking design has the ability to stop people in their tracks. Our full range of shop fit services includes exterior refurbishments and redesigns, so let’s explore some great shop front desig ..read more

Exploring Office Wall Design Ideas Unless you work in a glass box, your workplace will have opaque walls. Left plain and unadorned, they will fail to inspire or ground staff within the company in which they work. In this article, MPL discusses a number of office wall design ideas, revealing how colour, pattern, light and texture can improve moods, stimulate productivity and reinforce a brand. Incorporating Aesthetic Appeal Of course it’s easy to buy brilliant white paint in bulk and slosh it on every flat surface but well-designed office walls can bring character, warmth and a sense of bette ..read more

Offices bring together a mix of people carrying out different roles and there’s one thing that’s rarely agreed on – the noise level. Our office interior design solutions can solve the sound conundrum, and we’re sharing some of our office acoustic solutions with you. What Are Office Acoustics? Acoustics relate to sound and the sense of hearing. When it comes to office acoustics, designers are concerned with how sound travels, if levels of concentration are affected and whether private conversations stay just that – private. Office acoustics can take the form of employees’ voices, sounds f ..read more

From expansion and restructuring to mergers and the pursuit of a different style of operation, there are a host of reasons why a company may need to move offices. Just like moving home, packing up and resettling somewhere else can present logistical challenges. In fact, moving multiple people, possessions, equipment and IT infrastructure is probably one of the most involved exercises a business will ever undertake, so an office relocation checklist is essential. Having helped many companies with their relocation plans, MPL has created this checklist for office relocation to get your planning ..read more

Office ceilings are often thought of as merely functional but in commercial office refurbishments, that bit above your head is a blank canvas just waiting to be personalised. In this article, we discuss which style of ceiling is best for your office, reveal the different types of ceiling that can be installed and explain how the latest design trends don’t have to stop at the walls. Which Type of Ceiling is Best for Offices? While the traditional suspended office ceiling design, with those white waffle tiles and strip lights, has its place there are alternatives to explore. Where possible, the ..read more

Long before the internet and digital advertising came the shop window – the 24/7 public advert. Despite rumours of the High Street’s demise, physical stores are still a cornerstone of any consumer company’s marketing strategy. Window display ideas are more creative than ever and in this article, MPL explores how a business can reinforce its corporate identity, showcase its merchandise and promote its USPs with some clever designs and a new shop fit out. So, if one of your questions is ‘what are the different types of window display?’, read on for the answers. 10 Window Display Tips For Shop O ..read more

Introduction The advent of the internet has changed the way we shop forever. From app-based stores and Amazon to online banking and ‘click and collect’, the customer experience has altered dramatically when compared to 20 – even 10 – years ago. As a result, the High Street has rapidly evolved to keep pace and in a case of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’, retail design technology has been incorporated alongside more traditional retail fit out elements, such as display units and window displays. In this article, we will explore the role of technology in modern retail design and provide ..read more