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Top Trends and Takeaways in Workplace Design
Every June, NeoCon brings together the brightest minds and boldest brands in commercial interiors, so you better believe we had to do our own NeoCon recon! Our Director of Furniture Design, Linda Groover Osterfeld, made sure to bring back all the goods for us and our teams to oogle, review, and digest! From emerging design innovations to powerful solutions for hybrid work, here’s what stood out to our Linda and our FriendsOffice team, and how we’re using those insights to support your evolving workspace.
Top 5 Trends from NeoCon 2025:
- Recharging Redefined:
Furniture with built-in wireless charging, portable power modules, and sleek USB-C hubs were everywhere. Today’s workplaces are mobile, and power access needs to follow you, not the other way around. - Soft Spaces, Strong Focus:
Curved furniture, acoustic panels in cozy textures, and “quiet corners” are gaining popularity. These aren’t just stylish, they’re functional zones that support concentration in open floor plans. - Color with Purpose:
Bold accent colors like terracotta, deep navy, and forest green were used to create warmth, define spaces, and even inspire certain moods. Color is no longer an afterthought! Color is a design tool. - Flexible Everything:
From stackable stools to modular lounges with magnetic backrests, flexibility is the name of the game. Furniture that moves with your day makes more sense than ever before in hybrid work environments. - Experience-First Environments:
From hospitality-inspired meeting spaces to employee wellness zones, companies are investing in the full workday experience. Think: branded coffee bars, intentional lighting, and integrated greenery.
Why It Matters for You:
NeoCon isn’t just about trends—it’s about what’s next for how we work. And our team attends to translate these innovations into practical, beautiful, and cost-effective solutions for your office, school, or facility.
We walked the halls, asked the hard questions, and met with the top manufacturers because we understand the importance. Now, we’re back home and ready to help you incorporate these smart, scalable ideas into your next office refresh or full redesign.
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Our experts are here to consult, quote, and create a custom solution that reflects the future of work that's grounded in your day-to-day reality. Both can be true!
Let’s reimagine your space together, Friend.