How to Effectively Design your Reception Area

Your office’s reception area is the first impression clients and customers get of your business. As a result, it is essential that the way you design your reception area conveys the best message it can!

The furniture and design choices you make will depend on the kind of office you have. For example, if you expect a lot of visitors, you will require more seating. Or, if your reception staff require more privacy, you would need a higher reception desk divider.

However, there are simple principles that are applicable to all reception spaces. Below are some tips and tricks that will help you effectively design your reception area:

Seating

When picking seating for your reception area, we recommend you think about 3 key factors: Comfort, Quantity and Style.

Comfort

It is essential that your chairs are comfortable for visitors. Comfort plays a large role in the way clients and customers feel while being in your office. Focus on choosing chairs with cushioning or opt for soft seating options like lounges or armchairs. It is also essential you consider the cleanliness of the chairs. Make sure to pick seating that can be easily cleaned.

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Quantity

When designing your reception space, you must consider the overall seating requirement of your space. If you have a high number of visitors, you should ensure you will always have enough seating. If your office requires less seating, you should focus on fewer seating options that tie into the space. You should also ensure you think about the size of your space. You don’t want your reception area to be overcrowded with seeing. Similarly, you shouldn’t have vast empty spaces.

Style

When considering the design of your reception area, it is essential you factor in the aesthetics of your space. This includes colour themes and sophistication. Generally, simple and neutral colours are best for your reception seating. However, if your branding involves bright pops of colour, make sure you pick seating that highlights this without clashing. If your brand is centred around luxury, your furniture should reflect this.

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When you design your reception area, you should ensure you focus on comfortable and stylish furniture that fits your space.

Reception Desk

Your reception desk will be the focal point of your reception area. As a result, it is important you make the best choice for your business. When picking your receptions desk, you must consider both staff and visitors. Your staff need to be able to work productively at the desk. Meanwhile, the desk must be accessible and presentable to visitors. We recommend you pick a reception desk that maximises your space while maintaining your aesthetic. The front of the desk should be high enough to hide the desk space from visitors. This is to ensure privacy and confidentiality as well as to prevent visitors from seeing any clutter. In businesses that require more privacy, a higher desk divider can be added.

The shape of your desk should also be considered. Bevisco has C-shape, J-Shape, U-Shape, curved, diamond, rectangular and standard desks in an array of finishes and colours. The shape of your desk will depend on the office space and your receptionists’ workspace requirements

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Tables and Accessories

To tie your reception space together, you need to include small tables and accessories. Coffee or side tables can be used for clients to place bags or drinks, or for you to display magazines, books or leaflets. Tables help to set a modern and professional tone for your reception area.

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Adding splashes of greenery adds brightness to your office. Flowers on the reception desk, potted plants on a side table or even a green wall can make a great difference to visitors’ impressions. Our Planter boxes are your perfect solution. They combine storage with plants to maximise your space. Availbale in a range of colours, finishes and sizes, you are sure to find your ideal fit.

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Ultimately, the way you design your reception area will provide a lasting impression on your clients and customers. Careful consideration should be taken when designing your space. For an effective design, you must think about the practicality, style and comfort of all your elements.

Here at Bevisco, we can help you with the whole design and implementation process for your workspaces. If you are ready to upgrade your reception area, get in contact with us here.