You’ve got a new place; either that or your old place of business needs a bit of updating. What options are out there, and how do you make your place look like a million bucks without spending a fortune?

Here are some winning helps:

• Art is important to any business, but choose carefully. Too much of a good thing rarely does anything for potential clients but give them a headache. Less is more.
• If you choose to incorporate winning slogans, such as posters or plaques with motivating words, make sure that these don’t overwhelm your guests, either. Be careful in your choices, and make sure each choice reflects the vision of the company. A plaque or sign with your company’s vision or motto is nice to see in a waiting area.
• When buying paint, be careful to choose colors that reflect your company image. While many offices are boring showcases of their corresponding workers, be assured that with some creativity you can come up with a memorable look. Hire a decorator if you’re at a loss.
• Rugs work great under a desk if you are surrounded by wood floors and aquariums are always great in an office to bring a bit of the outside world—in.
• Consider music when redesigning your office space and remember the importance of a clock that hangs preferably on the wall opposite the client’s chair.

When designing your new space, take a look at your business as well as the way you dress. In the end, your office should reflect who you are, what you’re accomplishing and what your greatest hopes are for the future.