5 Office Design Trends For 2026

Offices should be places where your team feels inspired and ultimately supported to do their best work. 

However, there comes a time when every office requires a design refresh. Whether this is because your team is growing, or the needs of your business have changed. In any case, if it’s been a while since your office was last designed, a renovation is probably long overdue. 

To make the most out of an office redesign, it’s always useful to look at the design trends being adopted by similar companies across the UK and beyond.

As leading office designers, the ACI team is here to inspire your next office design project.

So here are 5 top office design trends to look out for in 2026 and beyond. 

Hybrid working is getting more popular with each passing year.

In short, hybrid working describes the combination of remote work with traditional in-person attendance at a workplace. Often, employees will have a schedule of how many days they will spend in both locations. 

Forbes conducted a survey which found that 24% of workers had a hybrid work setup in the last year. One of the reasons why hybrid work is growing is that it allows businesses to hire based on candidate talent rather than location. So if hybrid working is something your business is considering or already embraces, it’s time for your office design to align with the needs of hybrid work. 

A hybrid office design may include elements such as:

Even if your business still has an in-person workforce, a hybrid-first approach to your office design can still generate many benefits. 

Firstly, should your business ever decide to adopt hybrid work in the future, it will already be prepared from a practical perspective. Hybrid office spaces also lend themselves well to being reconfigured as the needs of your business adapts over time.

Additionally, aspects such as collaboration hubs improve productivity, while quiet focus zones can also support the individual needs of your team. 

Poor health among workers is estimated to cost the UK economy £138 billion in lost productivity. 

It’s a simple fact that when wellbeing is factored into the design of an office, employees are happier and healthier. In turn, improved employee wellbeing seeks to positively impact performance. 

As office designers, there are endless ways that we can incorporate wellbeing into your office space. 

For 2026, some ideas to try may include: 

For any business that wants to reduce sickness rates and even employee turnover, improving wellbeing isn’t just a trend in 2026; it’s a must.

Furthermore, studies have shown that businesses that invest in wellbeing measures see an average £5 return on their investment for every £1 spent. 

Make 2026 the year that your team has everything they need to work smartly and efficiently.

A modern approach to office design is key here, since integrating the latest technology will ensure your office benefits from innovative design that ultimately keeps your teams connected.

Some of the latest tech innovations for offices include:

Are there any other tech integrations that are important to your team? Speak with our office furniture experts to discuss your ideas or requirements for your office renovation. 

Within interior design, biophilia is a concept that involves infusing aspects of nature into a space. If you are yet to research biophilic design, it’s going to be a hot topic for 2026. 

Beyond improving the aesthetic appeal of your office, biophilic design choices offer an abundance of benefits to your team. That’s because when humans are connected with nature, mental and physical health are best supported. In a work environment, this can translate as benefits such as reducing stress and enhancing creative thinking. 

Biophilic design can be achieved in lots of ways, including through the use of natural materials or plants. However, it’s essential that your office design incorporates the key design principles so that the benefits can be maximised. 

Here’s one we made earlier: Full office Refurbishment for PFK Smith Cooper – Nottingham

Sustainability is a core consideration for every business as we all look to reduce our environmental impact. 

However, beyond the products produced or services provided by your business, the actual design of your office building can also be subject to environmental considerations too. 

Ideas to make your office more sustainable in 2026 may include: 

Redesigning your office or even developing a new office space is the perfect opportunity to address sustainability. That’s because it provides a blank slate to make the right choices, especially in terms of materials or design decisions. 

At ACI, our office design experts can guide you through the most sustainable design options. If your business does any environmental reporting at a stakeholder or even client level, then an office redesign can also be factored into any improvements. 

Is your office space long overdue an upgrade?

Make 2026 the year your business gets ahead with professional office design and installation by ACI. 

Advanced Commercial Interiors is based in Nottingham and we provide our services across the UK. Our key locations include Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Sheffield, Manchester and London. 

To arrange a free consultation for an office design project, please contact us or give us a call on 0115 697 1705.