The trend in office decor and design has gone from open layouts, like General Electric's "office-free" complex in Cincinnati, to more comfortable, home-like spaces.
While attractive workspaces might make employees feel happier and more productive, many people are finding working at home more attractive than an area resembling their living room. The rise in remote workers during the past few decades could be a testament to that viewpoint.
Employers have to consider whether blurring the lines between work and home through design or any other means is an effective way to attract and retain workers or keep them productive. For some employees, the warm, comfortable atmosphere of home might be too relaxing at work. Others might find the change in venue between work and home refreshing.