The reception area of a business is arguably one of the most important rooms to design well. It will welcome clients, potential clients, customers and/or the public, and you can control the first impression which you give of your business.
Your reception area might even be visible to people passing by outside who might be able to see in through windows or a glass door. These people may think of your business one day when they might require your services - but you no doubt want to be thought of for the right reasons. This is why the design of your front office reception desk area is key.
Unless you want to make a big statement about how young, fresh or modern your company is, it makes sense to stick to neutral colours for walls. Perhaps use reception furniture in a brighter accent colour, or use artwork to add interest. Whichever colour scheme you and your designer choose, it makes sense to choose colours which aren't only in fashion, but reflect the image of your business. If you want your area to look crisp and modern choose a reception desk in cool colours with a glass or veneered design; whereas if you want a warmer look choose a wooden desk which combines a modern wood veneer (perhaps with oak, cherry or maple) You might even want to include your corporate logo colours somewhere, even if it's just in a bouquet of flowers on the reception desk.
The design of your reception area depends a lot on the furniture you choose. Think of stepping into a reception area, what is the first thing you notice? Usually the reception desk dominates the room, in a central position and opposite the door. Despite this, many businesses put little thought into the design of their reception desk. Often, upon entering the reception area, you are greeted with an old-fashioned desk which tends to date the look of the whole room.
But although the reception desk creates a huge impression on people entering the building the first few times, once you have worked at a company for years the biggest piece of furniture can become invisible. This is perhaps why so many businesses greet you with an unwelcoming reception desk. Take a good look at your reception desk...is its design really representative of how you want to portray your company?
Modern reception desks can offer a bold and interesting design. There are a huge range of colours and wood veneer finishes, with practical concealed storage space and glass shelves. Contemporary desks can sometimes be purchased in modular units, enabling you to make a desk as large or small as you require once you have found a design you like. Choose a reception desk with a curved design to break up a large room, or linear, straight lines to keep the look really modern.
Reception seating is the second most important piece of furniture in your entrance. You want people entering your reception to feel comfortable and welcome, and this is done with reception chairs. You could choose elegant reception chairs, comfortable sofas or stools for a less formal and more modern sitting area. Reception seating is often available in a range of coloured fabrics and leather, sometimes complemented by luxurious chrome finishings. Consider choosing really bright reception seating in primary colours if you want to create a fun and energised space. Finally, it sounds obvious, but make sure you have enough seating for the area. You never know who might come in, so always order more reception chairs than you think you will need.
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