How Meeting Room Designs are Changing in 2024

 

Whilst many things have changed over the last few years in the way businesses work, the hybrid working trend has made the biggest impact to not only the way companies’ function, but the overall way offices and meeting rooms both look and feel. From accessibility, flexibility, design trends and technology, 2024 looks to show a great deal of change compared with the way offices have traditionally functioned over the last few decades.  

Let’s take a look at How Meeting Room Designs are Changing in 2024 

Design Trends Affecting Meeting Rooms 

Smart Meeting Rooms 

The home working and hybrid schedule trend brought video meetings to the forefront. Despite many people returning to work part and even full time, video calls/conferences are still a huge part of day-to-day office working. Modern teams require smart meeting rooms to allow seamless transitions and workflow between in-office workers and colleagues working remotely. This also requires high quality internet infrastructure as standard to allow companies to work smoothly without interruption. HD Video screens, speakers, Bluetooth connectivity and smart devices are essential in modern office working.  

Adaptability 

Adaptability means the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or, the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions. Both of these are important and essential in modern workspaces as it’s important to be able to have your office space match a variety of different requirements at a moments notice. While traditional offices would often consistent of simple desks and perhaps a meeting room or two, modern offices require a much more adaptable layout. With people working hybrid and remotely more frequently, offices and meeting rooms need to be able to casually adapt to having more/less people in the office on a whim.  

Sustainability 

As time goes on, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that businesses and individuals need to do more for the environment in their day to day lives. Many businesses have found going paperless and purely digital can make a huge difference, removing the need for more traditional items such as printers, flipcharts and even in some cases, fax machines. Furniture made from sustainable resources or upcycled materials, energy efficient lighting, smart controlled heating and air conditioning so and even implementing recycling initiatives within the work place to encourage green habits across the business.  

The Factors Moulding Design Trends in Meeting Rooms 

Smart Building Solutions 

Being able to control your workspace from a smart device or app can alleviate a lot of the stressors of working in a public space. Digital meeting calendars, smart security/entry methods, smart climate control and a variety of other technology that improves ease of working can really bring the average meeting room into the future. Ensuring the space is responsive to its companies needs as and when required is essential.  

Flexible Workspaces 

Workspaces being able to adapt to whatever is required is essential for employee wellbeing and workflow optimisation. Having areas with a calm, relaxed and almost casual décor/layout is great for creative working, but may not be the correct fit for an important board or client get together. Having a layout and a variety of different compatibility options that allow your meeting room space to constantly meet your requirements is a must in the modern working world.  

Collaborative Technology 

Instead of just simply having desks, modern workplaces need more space for teams to collaborate, whether that’s in person or virtually. Furniture such as armchairs, sofas, bean bags and other more casual seating areas allow for relaxed and collaborative working, an important element in the current workplace. Additions such as white board, smart screens and desks/chairs that can be moved around with ease mean your team can mould the space to their needs without too much interruption.  

How Spacepool is Assimilating These Trends 

Spacepool offers a huge variety of different styles and features across a wealth of meeting rooms across the entirety of the United Kingdom including in locations such as London, Edinburgh, Cambridge and beyond. You can search by capacity, location and even budget. You can also choose from a variety of facilities and amenities including gym facilities, showers, bars/restaurants or even if the location offers childcare for parents in your team. No matter your businesses or personal needs, Spacepool has a wealth of options to choose from.