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10 office interior design ideas that defy the corporate rulebook!

02 May 2025

“The office is a place where dreams come true,” said Dwight Schrute from The Office. Don’t worry, mate, we hear you!

Behold workspaces that are nuanced in igniting creativity and definite in their choices of industrial minimalism. Spaces that prioritise comfort, calm and some colours of imagination! Check out ELLE DECOR India’s repository of 10 office interior design ideas in India that simply ‘work’ better!

An office designed by Studio IAAD; Photographs by Andre J Fanthome of Studio Noughts and Crosses

The Carlsberg spirit by Studio IAAD, Gurugram

Carlsberg is known for its crisp, refreshing and hoppy notes and Rachna Agarwal of Studio IAAD encapsulates exactly this spirit in their Gurugram office spanning 17,000 sq ft. A revolving larger-than-life brand bottle, resplendent greens and a custom eccentric wallpaper featuring historic caps on the walls. The office conjuncts play and work, giving the feel of a beer post-work throughout the day. Pops of rust and green stay true to the brand’s trademark colour palette.. The cafe and the lounge (meeting room) are twin souls, with the plush, relaxed lounge serving the purpose of informal meetings. The only thing cooler than a pint of Carlsberg? The custom-made glass mosaic logo, made using Carlsberg beer bottles!

An office designed by Tanya Mallavarapu; Photographs by Phosart Studio

A touch of craftsmanship by Tanya Mallavarapu, Chennai

Envision walking into a space that is an elegant, gilded haven with simple yet intricate detailing. Tanya Mallavarapu has designed this sophisticated workplace in Chennai, keeping sophistication at the forefront. The reception is warm and endowed with a gold console. The boardroom reads like a formal study, with bookshelves and curated art pieces. A library exudes Italian intricacy, with stunning marble flooring and a curved ceiling. The expansive space is imbued with natural light and plush seating in shades of beige, grey, green and deep green for a very comfortable day at work.

An office designed by Studio SB; Photographs by PHX India

Cool yet warm by Studio SB, Mumbai

Minimal, but nuanced. Industrial, yet not understated. This office, which they call an Industrial Zen, takes the design elements very seriously but ensures that cosy sea green seating and a spread-out layout foster the most comfortable working environment. The contrast between light wood and black fixtures surrounded by lush greenery, doesn’t let the corporate drudgery hit. Principal Architects Sharmin Wade and Saumitra Bhatkhalkar of Studio SB have maximised the open, leaving the clients with the most creative and balanced narrative.

An office designed by Studio Dashline; Photographs by Yash R Jain

Metal mania by Studio Dashline, Bengaluru

Raw and reminiscent of an elevated warehouse, this 6,600 sq ft duplex office designed by Dheeraj Bajaj, Pranav Dakoria, Shriya Sohi and Manoj Gowda of Studio Dashline realises that it’s a metal manufacturer’s office completely. Marble and metal command the material palette of this industrial haven within this functional foreclosure. An angular metal staircase highlights the rugged nuances of the design that is minimalist in proclamation, but maximal in operation. We’d say that if Batman weren’t a one-man army and operated from an office with an army of metal maestros; this is what his office would look like!

An office designed by Polka House; Photographs by Talib Chitalwala

The bluer side by Polka House, Mumbai

Continuing this theme of raw industrial aesthetics, spruced up with vivacious patterns and contemporary elements, this investment firm’s office commits to immaculate design choices. A 5,500 sq ft workspace in the heart of Mumbai, Niharika Saraf of Polka House has envisioned the office to be imbued with natural light and open spaces. The ceilings are high and the walls exhibit a raw concrete finish. The artwork is vivid, the furnishings are eclectic. At the juncture of industrial and modern, the constant blue hue stabilises the space.

An office by A.J. Architects; Photographs courtesy A.J. Architects

An office in the Garden City by A.J. Architects, Bengaluru

Think of wealth management. Tall buildings and corporate culture at its peak is the most likely picture. Not in this case. Arvind Jain of AJ Architects designed a greenhouse that one can work out of, in the garden city of Bengaluru! The space is non-constricting and the interiors are simple yet effective. Public meeting areas in the purview of the windows, a stream of green through and an elevated ceiling pattern are just some of the elements that make up this space. The space is built to sustain and supplement pure calm.

MakeSpace Architects, Hyderabad; Styling by Shraddha Nayak, Photographs by Yadnyesh Joshi

Driven by innovation by MakeSpace Architects, Hyderabad

Tall Glass Cabins. Grey Flooring and exposed ceilings. Pops of orange and dark wood to bring it all together. This automobile dealer company’s office by Naina Reddy and Rajat Sanghvi of MakeSpace Architects fulfils two definitive functions in one confined space. A suave and minimal executive wing with clean lines keeps it refined and grounded. The workstation, on the other hand, follows the same minimalist pattern, but whilst being rooted in industrial aesthetics of concrete floors and metal accents. The design operates as two workspaces built into one, and one floor is enough for a shift from refined to raw.

An office by Lyth Design; Photographs by Samiran Karmokar

Neutrals and curves by Lyth Design, Mumbai

Reimagining a space is often tougher than envisaging it from scratch. The ChrysCapital office in Mumbai is a product of this complex design task undertaken by Apoorva Shroff of Lyth Design. Clean and cohesive form the basis of the design philosophy of the workspace, with curves and merged walls and ceilings and neutral tones throughout. The textures are contrasting — with warm wood and suave marble — yet come together with the addition of blue accents, curated artwork and Shroff’s love for green elements.

An office by Deksha Design Studio; Photographs by Siddhesh Savant

Better than a work cafe by Deksha Design Studio, Mumbai

Do you know the millennial trend of working out of stunning, calming cafes? Deksha Design Studio designed their office to ensure that no employee ever feels the need to step out to think! Large open spaces are drowning in natural light, with a neutral base that forms the perfect backdrop to the plethora of green elements. Designed by Suren Dsouza, the most constant feature of the workspace is the sustainable approach, both with materials and colours that are bound to feel fresh even in the future.

An office by Hsc Designs; Photographs by Ar Balamurugan

A creative haven by Hsc Designs, Mumbai

The design world is uncompromising on the ingenuity it entails. For a young design startup, their workspace had to be conducive to non-elementary ideas. Keeping exactly this thought in mind, Hiloni Sutaria of Hsc Designs studio imagined this Chennai office to be straight out of a science fiction movie. A structural centrepiece with a sleek, robotic silhouette and a contrasting fluid desk that emerges from a deep blue glass base. The glass blocks and a reflective ceiling create depth, while the sapphire blue embodies boldness. The firm knows they’re here to stay, and Hsc has given them an office that’ll grow as they do.