Ealing offers a dynamic environment for businesses with more VAT-registered businesses located in Ealing than anywhere else in West London. Its Royal Park industrial estate is the largest in Europe and home to major companies. But Ealing is also an enviable location for freelancers young businesses, particularly those in the creative fields, with affordable rents and studio space available.

But opening up an office in Ealing brings its own challenges, namely, interior decorating and painting. “Ideally you will want a space that matches your mode of work and reflects your business personality, but it also easy to work in and a place people want to go every day,” says Marek Nowicki, Director of Oakfield Decoration in Ealing.

Workplace trends are shifting towards more creative spaces that facilitate interaction while still being conducive to productive time alone. “We're seeing a new emphasis on interior design in offices, such as the use of colour and open space as well as finishes that provide contrast and interest without detracting from work space,” says Nowicki.

Some innovative ideas include chalkboard accent walls where team members can brainstorm, open plan spaces separated by tempered glass, curtain walls, ergonomic desks and multi-function spaces that can be used for meetings as well as informal gatherings. Office kitchens and bathrooms are not forgotten and have high-end quality finishes that are long lasting.

“Open plan is popular for many reasons,” says Nowicki. “Dry walling to create boring, monochrome cubicles are just not seen anymore. Where partitions are necessary, we're seeing glass walls and semi-detached spaces. Of course, there are still times where private rooms are necessary and these are created with high quality dry walling often finished with oversized vinyl wall art.”

For furnishings, the trend is towards form and function with ergonomic pieces that have sleek lines and European contemporary design. Button back upholstered bucket seats with polished chrome legs are popular in reception areas, usually in leather for ease of cleaning and durability. There is also a great deal of versatility with extendable desks and hidden storage.

“For colour schemes, white chalk with bold ochre accent walls are a popular choice for painted walls, with rich ruby, Mars red or blazing yellow being suited for half walls and smaller accent spaces,” says Nowicki. “Then we have cooling shades of blue and calming green for restrooms, lounges and reception areas with brighter shades reserved for accents in meeting spaces.”

Oakfield Decoration has been working in West and Central London in the field of commercial and residential painting and decorating for a number of years with numerous repeat customers coming for revamps or new building painting and decorating. “We're seeing people coming back for a style update and quite a few moving to Ealing to set up new offices or branches,” says Nowicki.

“We're pleased with the level of development we're seeing in Ealing and it really is emerging as a hub of design and creativity,” he says. “Our services really complement the renewal we're seeing in the area and we are excited to be so integrally involved in the growing life of this hive of productivity.”

Oakfield Decoration works closely with their clients to match their needs and their budget in a creative and flexible manner. All their interior decoration works are backed by a two-year guarantee to give clients peace of mind. Oakfield Decoration is a proud member of the Dulux Decorator Scheme and thus paint work is also backed by the Dulux Guarantee.

Oakfield Decoration Ltd provides a comprehensive interior decoration service in Westminster, Chelsea, Ealing and many other areas in London and surrounding counties. Their fully trained team of painters and decorators has many years of experience in interior decoration and specialises in providing a quality long lasting finish to residential and commercial clients. Oakfield Decoration has completed many interior decoration projects including residential homes, schools, offices, libraries and restaurants. They work closely with their clients to match their needs and budget. They are a member of the Dulux Select Decorator Scheme and all their interior decoration work is backed by a two year guarantee which is also backed by Dulux. Oakfield Decoration is fully insured to give clients ultimate peace of mind. To find out more, please visit: http://oakfielddecoration.co.uk/.