Buy Reception Furniture from Quantum Office Furniture
You only have one chance to make a lasting first impression, so you need to make it count. It’s probably becoming a bit of a cliché to hear those words, but that doesn’t make them any less true. Your reception area is the first contact that a customer will have with your physical business, so it’s important to buy the right reception furniture and, of course, to have the type of layout and design that’s appealing to your client base.
The area of the office that your customers have access to will affect how your customers feel about their connection with your business, and ultimately affect your relationship. It takes just a few seconds for a person to determine if they like a space and whether or not they feel comfortable in it. Due to the psychology involved in it, an unappealing reception area can actually deter business. Think about how you feel when you walk into a dirty, messy, disorganised or chaotic space. You probably want to turn on your heel and run. And so will your clients, if you don’t give them a few good reasons to stay.
Creating a reception area doesn’t have to be rocket science. With a few good elements, you can create a space that truly works for you. The idea is to create a space that’s positive, welcoming, comfortable and professional. It sounds like a large mix, but it really isn’t. Below we have compiled some pointers on how to create a modern-day reception area that’s enticing and appealing to your customers:
Incorporate a comfortable seating area
Nothing is worse than standing around while waiting to be helped or waiting for an appointment. Make sure that there is sufficient comfortable seating. Avoid trying to squeeze in too many chairs, as customers also won’t want to feel too close to others while waiting. Uncomfortable chairs are just as bad or even worse than no chairs, so choose wisely. Our range offers a variety of comfortable couches and occasional chairs. To avoid looking too uniform, mix them up a bit.
Make sure that your business’s personality is evident
If you have a very serious corporate business, you will probably carry it through in definite lines, bold colours and meaningful art. Fun and “vibey” companies can choose bright colours and amusing wall art. The personality of your business is important, so it’s important to choose office décor that brings that out. You will find that our range offers a variety of different colours for furniture options. We also stock paintings, wall art, area rugs and similar, which can all help with creating the right atmosphere in the office space.
Go ergonomic
Make life easy for your employees by creating an ergonomic office space. This will allow your staff members to help customers more efficiently, and will also create a seamless and harmonious environment to show off to your customers. At Quantum Office Furniture, we offer a space planning and layout service to ensure that your office is ergonomically set up.
Choose the right reception desk
Reception desks should be different to regular office desks. They are typically higher and provide a focal point for the room. Choose wisely though. The space that you have available is important in the selection process. If you choose a desk that’s too big, the office space will seem cluttered and claustrophobic. You will find that our range offers a variety of veneer and laminate reception desks in many different designs and sizes. Make sure that you choose comfortable chairs to match. If customers can see that your staff members are uncomfortable or agitated, it won’t make a very good first impression (or second or third for that matter).
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We understand that choosing furniture is a pressure-filled task. Selecting the right furniture items can be tricky and must take a bit of time. We have structured our catalogue in such a way that it’s easy to browse through all of the options available, and find out everything that you need to know. If you would like to learn more about our extensive range of office furniture, take the time to contact us directly via email or telephone at Quantum Office Furniture. You can also reach us on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.