Smart and flexible storage for the modern office

New ways of working and the emergence of digital technology have significantly changed the need for storage in today's offices. Long gone are the shelves of files, books, and papers that used to adorn our offices. The trend has shifted from large and personal to smaller, more flexible storage solutions and clever communal options that offer much more than just storage.

The office is still the heart of the operations

Despite hybrid work methods, the physical office remains the hub of operations for most organizations. It's a place where values are reflected, creativity flows, and culture develops and thrives. The office is where new staff are most easily integrated and, ultimately, the physical representation of the organisation's brand, both towards customers and as an employer. There's no doubt about the importance of the office, but to create an attractive workplace, the physical environment needs to match the needs of the employees and support the working methods of the organisation.

Modern storage solutions are part of the workflow

Henrik Axell, Head of Workplace Strategy at Kinnarps, helps organisations create customised office solutions. With insights from over 400 workplace analyses, he has witnessed the shift from the traditional office to the modern workplaces we see today. The requirements on optimising every square meter of the premises have increased, and today a variety of environments that promote both focus, collaboration and social togetherness is needed. To find a balance between these kinds of environments, and to create an attractive and functional office, smart storage solutions has emerged as an important player in today’s interior design.

"Spaces where spontaneous meetings can occur are beneficial, both for increasing life and movement in the office and for breaking down barriers between departments. With a modern storage solution, you can efficiently create these types of environments!"

Henrik Axell, Head of Workplace Strategy, Kinnarps

Dynamic environments

Spaces where spontaneous meetings can occur are beneficial, both for increasing life and movement in the office and for breaking down barriers between departments. With a modern storage solution, you can efficiently create these types of environments!

Flexibility

The modern office often prioritises flexibility and mobility. Modular and multifunctional furniture, that are adaptable, cater to changing needs and become a way to future-proof your interior.

Multifunctionality

The need to optimise space has increased, but optimising space doesn't necessarily mean compressing. It's about how you can create an office that more efficiently meets the organisation's needs. A multifunctional storage solution becomes an effective tool for space optimisation.

3 tips to make the most out of your storage solution!

1. Use storage creatively

A multifunctional storage solution can create dynamics in the physical environment, for example, by functioning as an integrated meeting space or room divider.

2. Optimise space with storage

By choosing storage that also functions as, for example, project space, seating area, or wardrobe, you can streamline the premises.

3. Choose a future-proof storage solution

A modular storage solution that can be adapted and reconfigured as needed is a sustainable long-term solution.

Taking office storage to the next level

Together with his team, Per Enskär, Category Product Manager at Kinnarps, has developed the next generation of office storage. Here's what he says about the idea behind the new series called Capacity:

"We saw a clear need for a storage solution that becomes a natural part of the workflow. A flexible solution that brings office storage into the future by combining shared and personal lockers, seating, room dividers, and wardrobes in one series."

Capacity introduces a new way to integrate storage into the office. The different modules can easily be placed to become part of the workflow – as project spaces, room dividers, or meeting places.

The series is available in a wide range of wood stains and textiles, leaving plenty of room to create a personal expression with plants and other interior elements.

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Per Enskär, Category Product Manager, Kinnarps