An Investment in Design

O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street.. // Details from the financial office's conference room

A well-designed office environment is not only an investment in the people who work there, but also an investment in their clients and their potential clients.  A group of financial advisors in Anderson, Ohio wanted to update their office space to create a warm and inviting but professional experience for their customers.  Working within the existing floor plan, we focused on the entry, the reception desk, and the conference room, to create updated, functional spaces.

In the entryway, a vintage, Drexel buffet with a leathered granite top acts as a snack and beverage station for employees and clients.  Above the buffet, vintage financial ads add visual interest, stick to the brand, but aren’t too overpowering for the space. 

Vintage advertisements add graphic elements to the space while staying on brand.

In the conference room, design details give depth to the overall neutral palette.  Menswear inspired finishes—a dark conference table, burnt orange chairs with stitching details—and warm elements, such as the aesthetically, functionally, and sustainably carpet tile allow the office to be simple and sophisticated without compromising on style.  The original artwork on the wall, “Bull vs. Bear,” provides an additional branded element in the space, speaking to the dichotomy of the global economy.

BEFORE: view into the conference room.

AFTER: A view into the conference room from the reception desk.

Close up of the "Bull vs. Bear" painting. 

View from the conference room looking out into the reception area.

Another view from the conference room, looking out into the reception area.

We loved updating this financial office and are incredibly thankful to the group of financial advisors for trusting us to redesign their space.  

Hope you enjoyed the photos!  Cheers!