With over 500 intranet projects delivered across sectors including education, healthcare, media, energy, and finance, we know what it takes to build an intranet that works — and lasts.
This page brings together real examples from our portfolio, showcasing the features, user experiences, and visual designs we’ve created for clients of every size. From branded homepages to smart integrations, these examples are more than templates — they’re proven solutions grounded in strategy, creativity, and technical expertise.
Whether you’re looking for a full-scale redesign or inspiration to improve your current setup, you’ll find ideas and practical examples to guide your next move.
What We Do
Each intranet we build is unique — but many share core building blocks that bring consistency, efficiency, and a high-quality experience for users. Below are some of the most common and impactful features we deliver:
We design clean, branded intranet homepages that surface key content and support intuitive journeys across your digital workplace. Every homepage is responsive by default, built with mobile and hybrid workers in mind.
- Personalised news and quick links
- Role-based content surfacing
- Microsoft 365 app integrations
We create scalable SharePoint templates that ensure consistency across departments and business units, while enabling content owners to publish quickly and confidently.
- Departmental templates with pre-configured web parts
- News centre layouts for internal comms teams
- Governance-led structures that are easy to manage
Our solutions make the most of the Microsoft 365 stack — from native tools to enhanced features using our own Beacon components. Every integration is tailored to your goals and your users’ needs.
- Viva Connections and Viva Engage for conversation and community
- Stream for internal video hosting
- Forms and Power Automate for process simplification
- Beacon components for branding, personalisation and news
We design with inclusion in mind from the outset — working with real users to validate our approach and using WCAG standards to guide decision-making.
- High-contrast designs and adjustable text sizing
- Simple navigation and clear content hierarchies
- Accessible templates for self-service content creators
Explore How we Bring SharePoint to Life Across Desktop, Tablet, & Mobile
Get a closer look at real intranet solutions we’ve delivered across industries. Each one is tailored to the unique needs of our clients. From sleek mobile views to rich desktop experiences, these designs don’t just look good — they work hard, enabling connection, productivity, and better user journeys across devices.
From Out-of-the-Box to
Personalised Excellence
A typical SharePoint setup offers the basics but lacks the personalisation, flexibility, and branded experience modern teams expect.
Our Beacon framework takes SharePoint further, transforming it into a fully tailored digital workplace. With personalised content, intuitive design, and seamless Microsoft 365 integration, it delivers an intranet experience that’s engaging, scalable, and built around your people.
Client Stories
7 Day Intranet Transformation
A brand-aligned design refresh for financial services firm TP ICAP.
Empowering Higher Education Comms
A new branded intranet with custom page templates for the University of Leeds.
Award Winning Intranet
Storming success as the Met Office sets the standard for accessible collaboration for 2,000+ employees.
Bauer Media Group set out to create a personalised intranet experience that truly works for every employee.
In this 60 second overview, see how we brought that vision to life using SharePoint and Beacon.
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Create a SharePoint Experience That Works For Your Team
We’re here to help you unlock the full value of SharePoint.
Why Choose Silicon Reef
Microsoft 365 Experts
We deliver SharePoint solutions that fully integrate with the entire Microsoft ecosystem.
Proven Regional Expertise
Our solutions have transformed workplaces across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
People-Centred Design
We put user experience at the heart of our solutions, ensuring long-term engagement and adoption.
Full-Service Partner
From strategy and design to development and post-launch support, we partner with you at every step.
SharePoint Intranet Examples FAQs
Got questions? We’ve answered some of the common ones here. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, drop us a note.
What can I learn from these SharePoint intranet examples?
These examples show how thoughtful design transforms SharePoint into an engaging and productive digital workplace.
Each example highlights how layout, navigation, and content hierarchy shape user experience and communication flow. By exploring them, you can see how different organisations have used design to solve real challenges — from improving internal communication to building a stronger sense of community. Silicon Reef’s approach focuses on showing what’s possible when SharePoint’s potential is aligned with human-centred design.
How do these examples show the flexibility of SharePoint as a design platform?
The variety of examples demonstrates SharePoint’s ability to adapt to different business needs, cultures, and visual identities.
Across industries, these projects reveal how SharePoint’s modular design system supports both simplicity and sophistication. Some use clean, minimal layouts for clear communication; others add richer functionality for collaboration and culture. Through these examples, Silicon Reef illustrates how flexible SharePoint can be when creativity and functionality are balanced thoughtfully.
What makes a successful SharePoint intranet example stand out?
The most successful intranet designs balance usability, brand alignment, and purpose.
Standout examples combine clear navigation, accessible content, and visual consistency to create a seamless experience for employees. Each intranet has been designed not just to look good, but to work beautifully in everyday use. At Silicon Reef, this means starting with real user insight and refining every detail to support clarity, engagement, and connection.
How were these SharePoint intranets brought to life — templates, custom design, or both?
These intranets were built using a blend of SharePoint’s built-in tools and bespoke design elements.
Most began with Microsoft 365’s modern components — pages, hubs, and web parts — and were then extended through tailored branding, design systems, and custom functionality. Some of the examples use Silicon Reef’s SharePoint design tool, Beacon. This hybrid approach ensures stability and scalability within Microsoft’s ecosystem, while allowing each organisation’s identity to shine through. Our role is to find that sweet spot between standardised efficiency and distinctive design.
Can these intranet examples be adapted for different types of organisations?
SharePoint’s modular structure allows layouts, navigation, and branding to evolve as companies grow or restructure. The designs you see here can serve as foundations that flex for different sectors, team sizes, and ways of working. In every case, Silicon Reef’s work demonstrates how a well-considered SharePoint design can evolve without losing its core purpose or usability.
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