Adding edgy artwork to a corporate office or industrial environment is a simple way to give it a modern facelift. As most of us spend at least 40 hours a week there, we should be able to appreciate the aesthetics of our surroundings. Everyone hates being forced to look at the same same walls every day. You may not realise how much this affects morale, productivity, and employee well-being.
Improve the mood in the workplace with inexpensive touches like live plants, colourful furnishings, and inspiring wall art. In need of some guidance in getting started? Check out these suggestions for a variety of fields for artworks that work beautifully for offices and corporate wall spaces.
- Mining and Transport
The mining industry employs 1.9 percent of Australians and is the country’s second largest employer. Maintaining high morale in a large organisation with locations all over the country can be challenging.
While the mining business may be associated with “the field,” it doesn’t imply the workplace can’t be comfortable and stylish. Having well selected artwork in the space improves communication with the on-site staff. The bright ‘Excavator At Dusk,’ for instance, is a wonderful piece of decor for any elegant entrance hall.
2. Cafes & Coffee Shops
Café culture is extremely popular in Australia. Every year, millions upon millions of cups of coffee are purchased all across Australia. In places like Sydney, the thriving café culture is practically synonymous with the city itself. As a result of its notoriety as Australia’s coffee capital, more and more foreign visitors are flocking to Sydney.
Cafes and coffee shops benefit from having artwork on display because it creates an inviting and soothing environment in which customers can enjoy their beverages and snacks. Picking furniture that doesn’t mesh with the existing scheme is a bad idea. Artwork depicting coffee-related themes, such as beans, cups, and brewers, as well as abstract or landscape paintings in rich tones, are always good bets. Accenting the room with works from local artists is a great way to personalise it and give new talent a chance to shine. The artwork in a coffee shop serves multiple purposes: it improves the overall atmosphere, it encourages customers to interact with one another, and it serves as a backdrop for promotional social media posts.
We collated a stunning range of corporate art for offices, waiting rooms, and conference rooms. The lack of originality in your corporate artwork is not an inevitable consequence of working in a conservative field. When it comes to sprucing up your workplace, you can choose from a wide variety of artworks.
One of our popular design is the Success Iceberg, the popular motivational artwork featuring the iceberg is a simple yet powerful image that has become a staple in offices and homes around the world. The artwork shows an iceberg floating in the ocean, with only a small portion of it visible above the waterline. The image is often used as a metaphor for success, with the visible part of the iceberg representing the success that others see, while the vast, unseen portion beneath the surface represents the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice that led to that success.
The iceberg artwork is particularly popular among entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone striving to achieve their goals. It serves as a reminder that success is often the result of a long and difficult journey, and that the most important work is often done behind the scenes, where no one else can see it. The image also encourages viewers to keep pushing forward, even when progress is slow or difficult, knowing that their hard work will eventually pay off. Overall, the iceberg artwork is a timeless and inspiring piece that can motivate and encourage anyone who sees it.
4. Energy and utilities
Another sector typically not associated with posh workplace environments. The energy and utilities sectors in Australia are growing, employing large numbers of people (about 137,000 to be exact). Having a personalised map of your companies locations around the world works is a beautiful idea for a company like an energy or utilities company with locations across the globe. These maps come in a wide variety of colours and styles to suit all wall spaces and as the name implies they can be customised to suit your company. In place of the usual personalised compass with the family details companies can add details like logos.
5. Agriculture and viticulture
Corporate artwork for agricultural facilities, focusing on agriculture and winemaking
When it comes to agriculture, no other country can compare to us. An ever-reliable contributor to our nation’s progress, the industry employs about 325,300 individuals as of 2015 alone.
Australia is the world’s fourth largest exporter of wine, and its agriculture scene is just as impressive. Approximately 1,186,343 metric tonnes of wine are produced annually. Cheers!
That’s a lot of empty wineries and corporate farms with boring walls. We could, instead, decorate the room with breathtaking artwork that celebrates the unique features of our country.
6. Bars and pubs
After a long day of work, it’s common practise in Australia to go out with friends for a few drinks and some snacks. Nearly all town or city has at least one local watering hole where visitors may unwind and enjoy the friendliness of the regulars.
Although many cities are investing heavily in revitalising their historic watering holes, the average punter will no longer tolerate dated bar furnishings. They are interested in cutting edge furnishings and the latest design trends, such as the industrial or hipster aesthetic.
In the same way, having flawless artwork is essential. Photographic works of art like ‘Party Of Five,’ above, are sure to be a hit with the Instagram set.
7. Technology, IT and design services
Keeping the workforce’s creativity and intelligence at a high level is essential to the success of the information technology and services sector. Those who work in technology frequently face negative stereotypes. Yet, we all know that behind the scenes, they share the same passion for aesthetics as the rest of us and may benefit from some motivational corporate art to break up the monotony of staring at a computer screen all day.
There is no value in technology. Believe that people are decent and intelligent, and that if you give them the right tools, they will create amazing things, as Steve Jobs once put it.
8. Hotels, accommodation and tourism
Corporate art for Australian hotels, motels, and tourist attractions
Is there anything better than checking out the impressive artwork in a five-star hotel lobby? Guests will feel right at home in this magnificent hotel thanks to the funky, colourful artwork that highlights a local hot spot.
Remember the lighting!
To begin, you and your staff will be able to accomplish more if you install adequate lighting. Blue-toned lighting (with a colour temperature of 4,600 Kelvins or more) is said to make workers happier, more productive, and more successful than traditional yellow lighting.
Second, workplaces that are well-lit appear more spacious and inviting. It gives off a more expert air, which in turn encourages customers to have faith in your company, leading to more sales.
Consider practicality as you plan the interior design of your business. Because practicality is essential, even if beauty is valued. Provide your employees with a variety of lighting options so they may create an atmosphere that best suits their needs. This will not only increase their efficiency at work, but it could also sway their decision to join your organisation rather than another.
9. Hospitals, Healthcare and Medical Centres
Facilities providing healthcare and medical aid should strive to generate a soothing atmosphere for patients. Yet, this does not mean that bland, beige hospital walls are the prefered option. Instead, you might hang up some colourful paintings or photographs of nature to liven up the space and draw the eye. Our gorgeous split canvas artworks work really well on big wall spaces such as medical centre walls.
10. Wellness and Spas
Spas, massage parlours, and yoga studios all have one thing in common: they need some relaxing art that helps people unwind. Our Zen Art is the perfect way to escape into a world of tranquilly.
Spas and wellness centres can greatly benefit from artwork that contributes to a relaxing and soothing environment. Picking the correct artwork is essential for a spa or wellness centre with a spiritual focus in order to create an environment that enriches the overall wellness experience. Nature-inspired artwork, such as abstract paintings or landscape photography, has been shown to have a calming effect on viewers.
Adding artwork with religious or spiritual connotations or motifs can further contribute to a soothing atmosphere. Mandalas, chakra symbols, and Zen gardens are all common elements in works of art that have been shown to provide meditative and spiritual benefits. Alternately, attendees can be helped to feel at one with themselves and the occasion by viewing artwork that features spiritual quotations or affirmations.
Artwork in a spa or wellness centre should be selected as a whole to foster a relaxing and focused atmosphere. The artwork in a spa should reflect the facility’s commitment to wellness and encourage customers to feel at one with nature.
11. Logistics
It has been estimated that 1.2 million Australians are employed by the logistics sector. Australia’s economy, productivity, and quality of life all have a lot riding on how successfully this industry operates.
Logistics-appropriate artwork often focuses on mechanical or vehicular elements that can make viewers think about efficiency and productivity in the workplace. These pieces frequently feature primary colours and strong lines to emphasise the technical nature of the logistics field. This style of art can be particularly informative if it depicts the logistics process through images of shipping containers, railways, and delivery trucks. In the same vein, abstract works that make use of straight lines, right angles, and other geometric shapes can be a wonderful addition to a room with a logistical theme. Generally speaking, artwork with a logistics theme can help bring a sense of order and organisation to any logistics-related office or workspace.
Motivational artwork is essential for efficient organisations. So hang a bold piece of art prominently in your lobby to draw attention to your company. Try something a bit more Zen than the traditional motivational posters such as this beautiful ‘Start Somewhere’ print.
12. Corporate Headquarters
Many International corporations, both large and small, make Australia their home base. The temptation to decorate your walls with bland, “safe,” art may be strong, but instead of hiding the city in which you live, why not show it off?
Who wouldn’t want to spend all day looking at photographs of Australia, from its magnificent metropolis skylines to its lesser known nooks and crannies adored by locals? Especially if there aren’t many windows in the office. We have a beautiful collection of city and Skyline artworks with a strong focus on Australian destinations, many of our Australian themed artworks are prints of beautiful artworks painted by local artists. Additionally we have a popular collection of city skylines by the artist Michael Tompsett.
Felt the urge to spruce up your workplace? Browse our online gallery of prints and get in touch if you need any help.