Colour Psychology in the Workplace: Boost Productivity & Well-being
“Mere colour, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” — Oscar Wilde Colour psychology plays a huge role in workplace design, influencing productivity, employee well-being, and overall business success. When used strategically, workplace colour schemes can create an environment that enhances focus, creativity, and […]
How to Plan an Office Fit-Out: A Step-by-Step Guide
Planning an office fit-out is an exciting opportunity to create a space that reflects your company’s culture, enhances productivity, and supports employee well-being. However, it can also feel overwhelming without a clear roadmap. To help you navigate the process, we’ve created this step-by-step guide to ensure your office fit-out is a success, from budgeting to selecting contractors and managing timelines. Step […]
Are You Rethinking Your Workspace for 2025?
Are you rethinking your workspace for 2025? Office design is constantly evolving to meet the demands of changing work patterns. Post-Covid office spaces look vastly different from their pre-lockdown counterparts, as businesses adapt to hybrid working and remote workforce inclusivity. So, what does 2025 have in store for commercial workplaces? Embracing Hybrid-Friendly Office Spaces The […]
We’ve Had a Refit
We’ve had a re-fit!!! And we don’t mean our office space! Yes, it’s been a long time coming! Yes, it’s been long than we planned! And yes, we have put our heart and soul into the finished product and we are delighted to finally launch our new website! It’s been 6 months in the making […]
Spitfires are on fire!
We are so proud of the amazing bunch of girls that are the U16’s Eastleigh Spitfires, seen here rocking the Bluewood logo and wearing their kit with pride! This extremely talented Team recently won the regional heats in the England FA Futsal Tournament and are now through to the next round next month, representing Hampshire […]
Getting our teeth into a new project…
Our current project has allowed us to dip the Bluewood toe into yet another new industry as we have been appointed by Sally and Pat of Ocean Village Dental Clinic to transform from what was a new-home Showroom into a soon-to-be brand-new dental and facial aesthetic treatment clinic. We have been undertaking a significant reconstruction […]
Simon runs for Wooden Spoon!
It’s been awhile since we’ve had a charitable focus, so in order to keep the support flag flying high, our very own MD, Simon decided to take one for the team. Now there were many things he could have done to bring in the bucks for our chosen charities but he went big and entered […]
As we say cheerio to Summer, we say hello to a new Design Team here at Bluewood!
Cathy joins as freelance and Primary Designer with over 25 years experience in the commercial interior design industry, whilst Louis joins as part of a student placement programme for year 3 year of a 4 year degree in Interior Design & Architecture. Both bring a brilliant and blended skill set to our Team and share […]
South Coast Women in Business
In parnership with Kate Jackman of Arthur J Gallager, Bluewood has launched a female focussed networking group for women in business based in and around the South Coast. Nicola & Kate have been hatching this plan for a good while and really are thrilled to see it finally coming to life. Some might argue that […]
Interior Architecture & Design Sandwich year students – a success!
Last year we trialled a new venture by taking on a design student for the ’sandwich’ year of an Interior Architecture & Design Degree at Portsmouth University. The experience was a highly positive one and from our perspective a great success. We were impressed with the skillset Louis implemented throughout various projects, some of which […]