Home idea with IKEA: an office for a united team

Three women standing together in a modern office kitchen with yellow and green interior accents

The Children's Hospital Foundation team works a lot with people on a daily basis and there are many projects where several people need to be consulted. The current office with very limited work space has therefore become unwieldy and the team would like more space for productive work, meetings with families and also a small kitchenette where they can have lunch and coffee.

Before

The Children's Hospital Foundation workspace is bright and spacious, but with a large team, it often feels cramped. The team envisions a practical layout with multiple workstations, ample storage for documents and essentials, and a dedicated meeting area for hosting visitors and holding discussions. They also aim to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, ensuring that families feel welcomed and understood upon arrival.

Bright meeting area with round table, upholstered chairs and large windows in a modern office

Open-plan office workspace with desks, computers and ergonomic chairs near large windows

Office storage cabinets with folders, framed artwork and documents in a professional workspace

After

IKEA interior designer Alla chose to retain the room’s existing layout, with workstations positioned along the window. The primary palette features timeless black and white, complemented by lively accents of yellow and green. To balance the elongated space, the designer strategically placed vibrant green curtains and armchairs against the shorter walls, creating a more proportional feel.

The updated workstations are designed to accommodate more people, enhancing functionality, while multiple overhead luminaires ensure excellent lighting for productive work.

Everything for the office

Modern open office with workstations, plants and yellow accent wall design

Contemporary office workspace with desks, monitors and pendant lighting by large windows

A comfortable corner for meetings and relaxation

To create distinct zones within the space, the designer opted for a contrasting arrangement for the seating and meeting area, visually setting it apart from the rest of the room. Soft, vibrant green armchairs paired with a matching carpet and bamboo lamps lend the corner a warm and inviting ambiance, almost like a room within a room. This cosy nook is perfect for meetings with visitors, casual chats with colleagues, or simply enjoying a quiet coffee break.

Cozy office lounge area with green armchairs, black side tables and woven pendant lamps

Woman arranging side tables in a stylish office lounge with green seating

Indoor plant in a modern white and wooden planter on a windowsill

Modern office interior with white storage cabinets, yellow walls and indoor plants

A spacious storage solution

A generously sized combination of cupboards and shelving lines the wall behind the workstations, offering ample storage for all work essentials. A long-awaited addition, a discreetly concealed small fridge, has also been incorporated into the design. The mix of closed and open compartments not only adds functionality but also creates a visually lighter look, with an appealing interplay of black and white elements.

Modern office storage area with black shelving, white cabinets and yellow accent wall

Close-up of office shelving with white storage boxes, decorative vases and yellow background

Woman organizing white storage boxes on office shelves in a modern workspace

Portrait of woman standing in a bright modern office with yellow and green interior accents

"Considering the nature and location of this office, our goal was to balance bright, uplifting colors with a sense of professional formality. A section of the wall was painted in cheerful yellow, introducing a touch of lightness and playfulness to the space. For the furniture, we opted for classic white and black tones, complemented by wooden accents and pops of yellow and green in the décor to create a warmer, more inviting, and dynamic atmosphere."

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