When Architectural Digest visited LuckyChap’s headquarters, it didn’t feel like a corporate office. It felt more like homey shared space, where collaboration comes naturally and productivity flows with ease. With its central communal table, soaring ceilings, and light-filled rooms, the space is a reminder that design plays a key role in how we work.
Today, the best office spaces, whether at home or in a communal hub, prioritise atmosphere as much as efficiency. This is because a well-designed environment can boost energy, reduce stress, and help ideas take shape.
From characterful chairs to sculptural lamps and unconventional desks, furniture has become part of a wider shift in the way offices are conceived. Here’s how to bring personality and comfort into your workspace through design – and without sacrificing function.
The chair: comfort with character
In the collective imagination, an office chair is often black, with a standard mesh back. Yet that’s far from the only option. Today, it’s entirely possible to find a chair specifically designed for desk work (ergonomic and supportive for 8+ hours a day) that also brings personality into the room. For a commercial space, a bolder colour, a subtle pattern, or simply a more refined silhouette can change the mood entirely. While in a home office, why not lean into personal taste? Dark wood, textured fabrics, or warmer finishes can replace the sterile feel of plastic, making space for a piece that feels more considered, more lived-in, and still entirely fit for purpose.
Left image: Ox blood red Eames aluminium group office chairs for Herman Miller sold by Vampt on Bazaa
Right image: Teak desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard sold by Composition on Bazaa
The desk: from surface to statement
An office desk no longer needs to resemble the standard-issue corporate setup. While functionality remains essential, the modern desk also serves a visual purpose: it sets the tone of the room. One of the perks of remote work is the freedom to reflect personal style in your setup, so why not start with the desk? Consider unexpected materials, bold colours, or distinctive forms. In a commercial setting, instead, personality can be brought in through a striking meeting table, swapping the usual sterile boardroom look for something solid, like a textured wooden piece that adds warmth and character. And remember: a desk doesn’t need to be sold as one to serve its function. The same goes for conference tables. Last tip? When in doubt about placement, a glance at feng shui principles can be a great help.
Left image: Vintage Aviator Spitfire aluminium desk sold by Kelly's Office Furniture on Bazaa
Right image: Brazilian rosewood table by Novo Rumo sold by Vampt on Bazaa
Lighting: a tool for energy and style
One of the most powerful elements in any workspace is natural light. Studies have shown its positive impact on mood, productivity, and energy levels; so when possible, choose a space with large windows and plenty of daylight. But when natural light falls short, artificial lighting takes on a key role. The secret lies in layering: combining ambient, task, and accent lights allows the space to adapt to different needs while creating a more welcoming and inviting atmosphere. Start with good overhead lighting to set the tone of the room, then add table or floor lamps for focused tasks. This is also a chance to introduce personality, whether through shape, texture, or a bold colour that punctuates a more neutral palette.
Left image: VÄSTER Pendant sold by Leftover Loves on Bazaa
Right image: Split bamboo table lamp sold by The Vault Sydney on Bazaa
The lounge area: a space to reset
In a commercial office, a break room is essential, just as a casual corner is in any home workspace. Whether it’s a place to recharge, catch up with a colleague, or ease into the day before a meeting, a lounge area should never feel like a sterile waiting room: it should feel warm, intentional, and energising. When thoughtfully designed, its presence alone can shift the atmosphere of the entire space. Go beyond utility: sofas, armchairs, and coffee tables can change the mood through material, colour, and texture. Design a workspace where pause is valued as much as productivity.
Left image: 4 seater block sofa sold by Mood Objects on Bazaa
Right image: Mid-century Brazilian Orbit Ball lounge chair sold by Vampt on Bazaa
Accessories: the details that set the tone
Accessories are more than finishing touches: they help shape the atmosphere and pace of a space. Studies show that adding greenery to a workspace can boost productivity and foster positive engagement, but plants are just the start. Art, rugs, cushions, planters, and small decorative objects introduce texture, personality, and softness, breaking up the rigid feel of desks and tech. In commercial settings, these elements can create a more welcoming and brand-aligned environment. At home, they offer space to reflect personal taste and interests. Details matter: design a workspace with intention, and it becomes a place you’ll want to spend time in.
Left image: Tall Sahara Moroccan pot sold by Watertiger on Bazaa
Right image: Early 1700's verdure Aubusson tapestry sold by Nick Knack Cave on Bazaa
Offices no longer need to feel cold, clinical, or interchangeable. The focus has shifted from simply designing places to work, to creating environments where people can thrive. At the heart of this transformation is a renewed attention to how the design of a space can support focus, creativity, and wellbeing.
Whether you're furnishing a commercial office or curating your home workspace, thoughtful choices of furniture, lighting, layout, and detail can reshape not just the room, but the experience of working in it. A well-designed office isn't just functional: it's motivating, reflective of your values, and aligned with the way you want to work.
Explore our Office category on Bazaa to start building an environment that helps you stay focused and feel at ease. And don't forget to browse our other sections to bring a little personality and character into your workspace.