Workspace Upgrades on a Budget: How to Transform Your Office Like a Boss

From Sleek Aesthetics to High Tech Integrations

Your workspace shouldn’t suck. Period. A dull, dysfunctional office kills productivity, crushes morale, and makes your team dread Mondays. But here’s the good news: You don’t need a Fortune 500 budget to create a workspace that slays.

At Highway 85, we’ve leveled up offices, showrooms, and retail spaces for giants like Accenture (multiple offices), State Farm Stadium, Purifi Labs, Wood Veneer Hub, and even Mattel. 

Whether it’s a temporary pop-up or a permanent glow-up, we design custom-fabricated elements, think killer logos, eye-popping lighting, sleek partitions, and fixed decor, that turn bland spaces into next-level experiences.

Ready to make your workspace look expensive without burning cash? Let’s dive in.

Assess Your Space Like a Pro

Before dropping a dime, audit your workspace like a damn detective.

  • What’s working? (Keep it.)
  • What’s broken? (Fix it.)
  • What’s making your team miserable? (Ditch it.)

Pro Move: Survey your employees. Storage nightmares? Crap lighting? Ergonomics from the Stone Age? Prioritize upgrades that actually matter.

Incorporate Graphics That Go Hard

Boring white walls? Weak. High-impact graphics? Game-changing.

We’re talking:

  • Branded murals that scream who you are.
  • Motivational visuals that fire up your team.
  • Wayfinding graphics so nobody gets lost like a noob.

A few well-placed graphics turn a sterile office into a culture-packed powerhouse.

Ditch Lighting That Gives Hospital Vibes

Fluorescent hell? No thanks. 

Lighting sets the mood. don’t screw it up.

Upgrade Hacks:

  • Ditch the buzzkill bulbs for warm LEDs (or our custom spotlighting for drama).
  • Harness natural light—rearrange desks, add mirrors, and let the sunshine in.
  • Layer lighting (overhead + task + accent) to avoid that depressing dungeon vibe.

Design a Layout That Actually Makes Sense

Cluttered chaos? Not on our watch.

Ways to Win:

  • Reconfigure furniture for flow—collaboration zones, quiet nooks, no dead space.
  • Cheap-ass dividers (bookshelves, plants, curtains) to section areas without construction.
  • Hot-desking & hybrid setups—maximize space so nobody’s playing musical chairs.
accenture office interior designed by highway 85 creat

Amp Up The Luxury Touches (Without Breaking the Budget)

You don’t need a full remodel to make your space Instagram-worthy.

Budget Baller Moves:

  • Paint or peel-and-stick wallpaper—instant facelift, minimal effort.
  • Plants everywhere—cleaner air, happier humans.
  • Acoustic tweaks—rugs, foam panels, fabric art—so it doesn’t sound like a cafeteria.

Incorporate Cool Tech 

Messy cables? Amateur hour.

Fix It Fast:

  • Cable management—zip ties, clips, or legit organizers.
  • Free digital tools—desk booking apps, Slack integrations, cloud storage.
  • DIY storage—pegboards, crates, upcycled shelving.
accenture office exterior designed by Highway 85

Skip the DIY Disasters: Call the Pros

Look, we get it, you’re busy running a business, not playing interior designer.

That’s where Highway 85 comes in. We handle:
✔ Space planning that doesn’t suck
✔ Custom fabrication (logos, lighting, partitions—you name it)
✔ Sourcing baller finishes that bring the space together

Final Word: Stop Settling for a Weak Workspace

A dope office doesn’t require a blank check: just smart strategy, high-impact upgrades, and a partner who knows their sh!t.

Ready to transform your space? Contact us today. Let’s build something badass.

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