The design of a company canteen is often overlooked. This is a shame, because the canteen can have a major impact on the mood and well-being of your staff. If employees do not see the company canteen as a pleasant place to take a break, this can have a negative effect on productivity. Quickly eating a sandwich at your desk is not beneficial at all, as it doesn't give you a moment to relax and recharge. How can you ensure that employees spend time in the canteen so that they can return to work after lunch feeling refreshed and ready to go? Read on to find out!
Canteen furnishings: all furniture
This is what a good cafeteria design does for your employees
What are the benefits of a pleasantly furnished cafeteria? Your employees' work requires energy. It is important to ensure that their energy levels are restored after they have been working for several hours. A moment of rest during lunch increases productivity after the lunch break. With renewed energy, staff can get back to work without experiencing the dip that occurs after working hard for long periods of time.
Being able to relax in a pleasant cafeteria also increases staff satisfaction. It is important for mental well-being to take a break from work from time to time. Whether they consciously or unconsciously choose to do so in the cafeteria does not matter, as long as the cafeteria invites them to take a break there. How can you best achieve that inviting effect? We are happy to give you a few tips!
Tips for designing your cafeteria
This is how you create a cafeteria design that truly invites people to take that well-deserved break:
- Distracts employees from the workplace. Ensure that the workplace is out of sight so that they can disconnect from work and enjoy the necessary distraction.
- Give the cafeteria a look that clearly differs from the work environment. The cafeteria should look more cozy and comfortable; it should really be a place where colleagues can relax and socialize.
- Place mood enhancers such as plants and inspiring accessories.
- Opt for atmospheric lighting. Nobody likes to eat lunch under harsh fluorescent lighting. Creatively designed lamps and soft lighting largely determine the atmosphere of the room.
- Encourage communication among employees by opting for an open layout. Large round tables invite people to sit down and chat with colleagues during lunch. Prefer a rectangular table? Then make sure it is large enough to seat many people.
- Serve healthy and tasty lunches in the cafeteria. The option of getting food in the company cafeteria takes the pressure off: your employees no longer have to rush to make their sandwiches in the morning. A good cafeteria service also increases the chance that they will go to the cafeteria during lunch and not stay at their desks. This makes lunch something to look forward to, which in turn boosts morale!
Is your cafeteria already perfectly furnished?
By turning the cafeteria into a place where employees enjoy having their lunch, you increase productivity and ensure the well-being of your staff. Is your cafeteria already optimally designed? Choose stylish and modern cafeteria chairs, opt for large tables, and decorate the space with fun accessories.
Need help designing your cafeteria? Wout Monseurs has years of experience in project design. We are happy to take care of your cafeteria design from start to finish.