Pierre-Hughes Faulkner
Managing Partner, Vitrerie BV
Soundproof booths, open spaces, concentration pods, creative spaces, brainstorming rooms, yoga, plants, light: these are just some of the terms that mark the new office trends. We don’t know which way to turn!
Since the pandemic, it’s undeniable that workspaces have been profoundly rethought to adapt to new professional realities. Some companies have opted for hybrid working, others for 100% telework, while giants like Google are promoting a return to face-to-face offices. Others are still hesitating between these different approaches.
In this context, office design plays a key role: it must offer environments that are both productive and adapted to employees’ needs. And let’s not forget: corporate well-being is no longer just a fashionable concept but an inescapable reality. Integrating this factor is now essential for organizations wishing to attract and retain talent.
Whether you’re in telecommuting, hybrid or face-to-face mode, it’s clear that professional office design has evolved.
Our team has explored the latest trends in office design and decoration to offer you innovative ideas for creating inspiring, productive and welcoming spaces.
Far from requiring a complete transformation, these tips aim to make simple yet effective improvements to your spaces. Our recommendations are based on our expertise in construction and custom glass projects for professional offices of all sizes in Quebec. With our customers, we’ve seen it all!
By integrating these trends, you will certainly improve your employees’ productivity while promoting their well-being. Here are the seven office trends for 2025-2026:
1. Soundproof Mini-Cubicles: An Unavoidable Trend
Mini-cubicles, also known as pods or soundproof booths, are proving to be a practical solution for shared open-plan offices. These spaces enable employees to concentrate on specific tasks, such as making phone calls or drafting documents, while minimizing distractions.
Imagine the scene: Virginie, head of recruitment, is a great laugh who spends almost two hours a day on the phone, bursting into laughter at every conversation. Next door, Émilie and Richard are desperately trying to concentrate on writing blog posts. It’s the world upside down: Émilie dreams of cutting off Virginie’s phone, who keeps talking out loud without realizing it, while Richard prefers to stay out of it. Result? Well-being at the office has gone out the window!
Designed in wood and glass, these cubicles combine aesthetic appeal with acoustic performance. For better sound insulation, opt for wooden walls and an acoustic glass door.
This photo shows one of our customers in the advertising business. Their objective? To enable its employees to make calls with complete freedom, without disturbing their colleagues working on the same floor. The ideal solution: these small enclosed spaces, specially designed to ensure the confidentiality of calls while maintaining a calm and pleasant working environment for all.
These office design solutions are ideal for creating quiet zones, even in dynamic environments. Perfect for employees like Virginie, Richard and Émilie.
2. Plants: An Essential in Office Decoration Trends
Also known as biophilic design, the integration of plants is emerging as a key trend in professional office design. Plants bring a touch of nature, reduce stress and improve air quality, directly contributing to employees’ well-being.
With the gradual return to the office, many companies are looking to recreate welcoming, soothing spaces. Adding plants to your office design is a simple, aesthetic and effective solution to this need.
Popular options include:
- Plant walls or green walls create a strong visual impact while purifying the air.
- The use of raw materials like natural wood or glass to complete the natural, warm ambience.
This blend of natural elements promotes a more pleasant working environment while improving productivity and employee satisfaction.
But above all, don’t leave the watering to your employees! Otherwise, you’re in for some botanical carnage: your plants will end up brown, beige… and traumatized! Instead, opt for a maintenance-friendly solution – your plants will thank you (and so will your employees)! Some green wall design companies also offer maintenance services.
The image below shows a fine example of a botanical wall with a few plants.
For the more conservative, even a few plants can transform the ambience of an office. Here are two examples where plants, judiciously placed, add a beautiful touch of life.
You may be wondering whether artificial plants are as effective as natural ones. Well, they are! Our brains love green whether it’s real or a little… “creative.” Of course, natural is always to be preferred, but let’s be honest, many people appreciate the artificial – a bit like in other aspects of life, don’t you think?
3. Glass Cubicles: Modernity and Luminosity
The old, dark and cumbersome cubicles are a thing of the past, replaced by elegant and functional glass walls. In addition to maximizing natural light, these layouts reflect a modern, professional aesthetic.
Glass cubicles give a feeling of openness and space, even in small offices, while their clean design creates a pleasant and inspiring working environment. Each space can be tailor-made to meet your company’s specific needs, guaranteeing optimal personalization.
Design plays a key role in ensuring not only a modern look but also the necessary privacy for certain spaces. Confidentiality is crucial for individual offices or meetings requiring private conversations. For example, it would be unthinkable to place Virginie, our recruitment and dismissal manager, in a glass room with four transparent sides. By thinking carefully about the layout, you offer your employees an environment where they feel both productive and at ease. It’s a perfect balance of aesthetics and efficiency. To find out more, visit our Glass Partition Wall page, where you’ll discover a host of examples created for our customers.
4. Creative Spaces: At the Heart of Corporate Well-Being and Innovation
Transforming a room into a creative space is a fast-growing approach in corporate offices, offering employees the opportunity to take part in stimulating activities such as drawing, pottery or yoga. When well designed and animated, these spaces help create an environment conducive to relaxation, creativity and innovation.
In Quebec, companies like ESPACE RECHARGE do more than just design creative zones in the workplace. They orchestrate some forty turnkey solo and group resourcing experiences designed to meet the varied interests of individuals and teams.
By offering healthy breaks and a variety of activities, you can improve your employees’ well-being while boosting their productivity.
Here’s an article from La Presse that explains the concept.
Got an empty conference room? This is a great project!
5. Murals and Wall Stickers: Personalization and Brand Identity
Modern offices are increasingly incorporating wall stickers, also known as wall vinyl or wall adhesives, to reflect their visual identity. Although this trend has been around for several years, the importance of displaying the company’s values, mission and colours is becoming essential, especially for HR marketing experts. The objective is clear: to make the brand live in the hearts of employees at all times. Whether through promotional objects or decorative stickers on walls, the messages must be omnipresent and striking.
These decorative elements not only enhance the space they also reinforce its visual identity at low cost and customized to your needs. You’re in control of your colours, your format, your relief, your design… small, wall-mounted, raised… you name it! Endless possibilities!
By adding this personal touch to your office design, you create an inspiring, motivating and engaging work environment for your employees.
Many companies in Quebec specialize in this field. A simple Google search using the keywords “wall stickers” will reveal a multitude of professional solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking for a unique design or inspiring messages, there are plenty of options for personalizing your workspaces!
6. Creative Conference Rooms: A Playful and Productive Space
Traditional conference rooms are giving way to creative lounges: relaxed, stimulating spaces that encourage collaboration and communication. Sometimes equipped with bean bags, colourful Post-its, glass walls, or even interactive whiteboards, these lounges offer an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas.
A well-designed creative lounge combines functionality and conviviality, creating the perfect setting for informal but equally productive meetings. Did you know that most glass walls can be used as writing surfaces? With whiteboard markers, you can write and erase your ideas with ease, adding a practical touch to your creativity!
7. Zero Waste and Eco-friendly Offices
An increasing number of companies are adopting eco-friendly practices, incorporating recycled materials, sustainable furniture and waste management systems. Environmental certifications, such as LEED, are also becoming a selling point for companies mindful of their ecological footprint.
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