As technology, markets and employee expectations continue to change, workplaces must evolve to stay relevant and with 28 years’ experience in commercial design and fit-out, Proici Commercial Interiors know what it takes to successfully shape an office environment, whilst future proofing it for tomorrow.
The trend for 2026 and beyond points in one clear direction: workspaces that feel far more human, comfortable and connected. Within this transformation is the growing blend of residential comfort with commercial function (referred to as ‘resimercial’) and as hybrid working continues, companies now recognise that offices must do more than provide somewhere to sit, they must offer an experience that employees want to return to.
As a result, workplaces are gradually starting to shift away from institutional to more inviting, and for years Proici have been at the forefront of this shift, designing and promoting environments for clients that prioritise wellbeing, flexibility and culture. From activity-based layouts to collaboration zones, breakout areas, gyms, bars and wellness rooms, Proici clients have seen how purposeful design can strengthen team cohesion and make the daily commute feel worthwhile.
Proici’s key design elements for 2026
1. Furnishings & layouts:
- More upholstered seating, lounge settings and coffee tables for casual collaboration.
- Bespoke joinery, curated artwork and brand-led signage.
- Fewer fixed desks; more flexible, activity-based zones.
2. Materials, finishes & biophilia:
- Warmer, tactile materials like wood, rattan and soft fabrics.
- Natural stone, softer colour palettes and varied textures.
- Living walls, greenery and water features for a spa-like calm.
3. Environmental control:
- Maximised natural light.
- Tuneable lighting that shifts with the time of day.
- Improved acoustics, environmental controls and air quality.
4. Hospitality-inspired amenities:
- High-quality tea-points and break-out spaces.
- Gyms, wellness rooms, prayer rooms and communal lounges.
- Washroom facilities that feel more like home than office.
The result? Workplaces that employees actively want to visit and use.
The trend for 2026 isn’t about making offices more casual, it’s about designing spaces that support wellbeing, flexibility, and collaboration, whilst still delivering on business needs, and the overall benefits to businesses are clear:
- More welcoming, attractive workplaces that retain talent.
- Employees who actively choose the office for collaboration and socialising.
- Higher productivity through comfort, functionality and a stronger sense of belonging.
If you’d like to explore how human-centric design can help transform your workplace, then we can work with you to maximise your space, your budget and your employee satisfaction levels. Visit www.proici.co.uk to find out more.
