How to Transform Staff Spaces With Vinyl Wrapping

On average, people spend an estimated 90,000 hours at work during the course of their lifetime. Indeed; many of us spend more of our waking hours with our work colleagues than our families. As a result, to support improved mental health and overall happiness of staff it’s really important for employers to create an environment which workers enjoy being in.

Commercial vinyl wraps provide you with the ability to transcend basic raw materials, and create attractive work spaces which drive emotional responses such as being relaxing, thought provoking, informative, engaging, or even interactive!

In this article we’ll provide you with some ideas and inspiration for how you can improve your staff spaces, and explore the benefits for both the business and staff.

What Staff Spaces Can Be Transformed by Vinyl Wrapping?

Architectural vinyl wrapping is used throughout different commercial settings for a range of purposes, usually for the benefit of customers. However, for staff spaces, the intentions are slightly different; the aim is to create a visually appealing, stimulating environment where staff can take their well-earned time away from their paid roles within the workplace.

Typical staff spaces that can be transformed by vinyl wrapping include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Canteens/Kitchens
• Break/Rest/Staff rooms
• Toilets/Changing rooms
• Medical/First-aid rooms

How Can Vinyl Wrapping Transform a Staff Space?

There are many ways in which vinyl wrapping can be utilised to improve a staff space. The design of these spaces can be decided by the employer or employees, depending on the environment of the workplace. Fortunately, vinyl wrapping can be changed frequently, so different designs can be used over time if staff or employers decide for that to be the case. Let’s explore some of the ways in which vinyl wrapping can be used to transform a space;

• Colourful Wall Coverings
• Branding and Logo Application
• Custom Wall Murals and Graphics
• Privacy Films for Glass Surfaces
• Inspirational Quotes and Graphics
• Seasonal Designs

Colourful Wall Coverings

Commercial vinyl wraps come in a wide range of colours and finishes, as chosen by employers or employees. You can use vibrant colours or textured vinyl to add visual interest to plain walls in staff spaces; this can help create a more dynamic and energising atmosphere. Psychological studies have shown that bright colours lead to greater mental well-being, with each colour creating different feelings. According to Regain Therapy, the following colours have different effects on the brain;

• “Yellow is typically considered to be a bright and cheerful colour. The sun and light associated with yellow can help to elevate mood, increase focus, and instil a sense of peace.”
• “Green is generally known for its restorative powers, as it can be calming and energising. Nature-inspired shades of green may enhance productivity and concentration and increase creativity.”
• “Blue is often seen as a soothing colour that can help to reduce stress, induce relaxation, and encourage introspection.”

Branding and Logo Application

Perhaps one of the more common uses of vinyl wrapping in staff spaces, company branding, logos, mission statements, and brand colours can be incorporated onto walls, doors, and furniture, for example. This helps to create a cohesive atmosphere and reinforces the company’s identity, promoting a sense of belonging and pride in the company.

Custom Wall Murals and Graphics

Large-format vinyl prints can be utilised to create custom wall murals and graphics, which can be installed across a range of staff spaces. Not only are these visually interesting ways to decorate a room, but they infuse creativity and add a personal touch too, forming a positive and inspiring environment in the workplace that can be carried on into their roles.

Privacy Films for Glass Surfaces

Privacy vinyl films can be added to glass surfaces to bring a sense of privacy to a staff space, helping employees have a moment to relax when they’re away from the customer front if the business is customer-facing. This is particularly useful to help staff make a clear divide between working and relaxing, increasing their happiness and motivation to work.

Inspirational Quotes and Graphics

Vinyl lettering or graphics can be installed to display motivational quotes, company values, or mission statements on walls; this can contribute to a positive and inspiring work culture. This type of vinyl wrapping is frequently used in canteens and staff rooms, where humour or images can be added to the walls to create a relaxed atmosphere and stimulate the minds of those using the spaces.

Seasonal Designs

Since vinyl wrapping isn't permanent, they are particularly useful for seasonal decorations, such as around the Christmas period when walls can be transformed to feel more festive. These temporary designs can help a team feel relaxed, motivated, and in touch with the seasons and events happening around them.

What Benefits Are There for Vinyl Wrapping Staff Spaces?

There are several advantages of using vinyl wrapping to enhance staff spaces, and many businesses are reaping these benefits to increase the wellbeing of staff. Building on how vinyl wrapping transforms a space, we will cover some of the main advantages for both the business as a whole and the staff. These benefits include;

• Cost Effective
• Quick Installation
• Easy Maintenance
• Environmentally Friendly Materials
• Enhance Aesthetics
• Staff-Influenced Designs
• Promotes Business Cohesion

Cost Effective - Business Benefit

Vinyl wrapping is a cost effective way of transforming a space, as opposed to traditional renovation methods such as painting walls or purchasing new furniture; you can choose a range of colours and designs that emulate more expensive materials, but cost much less. If you want to change designs, it is also considerably less expensive than re-painting, for example.

Quick Installation - Business and Staff Benefit

Installing vinyl wrapping within an interior is a quick process compared to traditional renovation methods, and causes minimal disruption too; vinyl wrapping is significantly less messy than painting, so the clean-up process is therefore quicker. This benefits both business operations and the staff within the workplace, as productivity can be maintained without unnecessary disruptions to working environments; particularly useful when you’re trying to relax in a staff space such as a breakroom.

Easy Maintenance - Business Benefit

Vinyl wraps are very easy to keep clean and maintain, because of the materials involved. This is important for areas such as bathrooms, changing rooms and canteens where the vinyl could get dirty, so easy cleaning is important. Regularly cleaning vinyl helps maintain its look, and ensures a long-lasting finish.

Environmentally Friendly Materials - Business and Staff Benefit

Vinyl wrapping is often made using sustainable materials, and the process of wrapping can be considered more environmentally friendly than traditional renovation methods, because of the significantly less waste involved. This is important for businesses and staff with strong environmental ethics.

Enhances Aesthetics - Staff Benefit

Vinyl wraps come in a variety of colours, patterns, and textures, providing endless design possibilities for a staff space; this can be tailored to the room where it’s installed (for example, food murals in a staff kitchen). This allows organisations to enhance the aesthetic appeal of staff spaces, creating visually appealing and inspiring environments for those who use the space. An enhanced aesthetic may create a more welcoming feeling for staff, bringing a more relaxed ambience.

Staff Can Have a Say in the Designs - Staff Benefit

Giving employees a chance to shape a relaxing space how they would like it is a good way of making individuals feel important; staff who feel like they have a say in something are likely to feel more valued and important. This could be done through staff making their own designs, votes for the best pre-selected designs, and so on. Giving staff a say in how a space is designed increases creativity and productivity, something they can then carry over into their roles.

Promotes Business Cohesion and Consistency - Business and Staff Benefit

If a business chooses to involve the use of company logos, slogans, and values on the walls of staff spaces, this can create a feeling of togetherness within a team, promoting belonging and keeping everyone on the same page with business goals. The use of branding, where possible, can encourage cohesion amongst colleagues, benefitting all.

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