Make an Impression with Stylish Office Furniture & These Top Office Design Tips
If you take the fact that the business world is all about image and that first impressions last into account, you will realise that you only really have one chance to have a positive impact on clients visiting your office premises. First and foremost, your staff members need to be warm, welcoming and professional, and then comes the introduction to the office.
Clients will usually enter a reception area and be directed to a waiting room, boardroom or office. What sort of impression are these spaces making on your clients? The best way to make an impression is with stylish office furniture. And of course, this furniture needs to be set up and arranged correctly.
If you’re going through the effort to make an impression with stylish office furniture, here are a few tips to get the most out of your office appeal:
- Get things clean and uniform. It goes without saying that desks should be clean and neat, but keeping things in order goes beyond that. Ensure that the walls are clean, the wallpaper is well applied, and the paint is the same and evenly applied on all walls. Keep floors clean and scuff free. Your floors and walls will show off your furniture, so you want these to create a good backdrop.
- Good lighting can make all the difference to a space. In the corporate world, bright lighting is best. Opt for LED lights which are crisp and bright. Use spotlighting to draw attention to furniture pieces that are focal points. Perhaps a leather couch on a plush rug in the waiting area, or a display of awards and recognitions that the company has acquired.
- Throw away those cubicle separations and open things up. The open and breezy appeal is not just a fad, it actually makes people feel more at home and it gives the feeling of openness. Nothing is hidden behind closed doors. You can also create a feeling of more space in compact offices if there is a more open-plan design.
- Move broken, damaged or worn furniture out of the office. An employee hard at work behind a scuffed and battered desk is not going to make a good impression. If items are starting to look worn, move them out of the office, or repair and replace them pronto.
- Spruce up the technology. Clients will notice a lot about your office when they first visit it. If your work space features stylish modern office furniture pieces, but has old outdated printers, fax machines and similar, chances are high that they are going to look out of place. Invest in high-quality technology to match your top-class furniture.
- Take ergonomics seriously. It’s great if you have a modern office with the latest furniture to create an impression. It’s not so great if you have staff members running around manically and getting in each other’s way because everything is set up incorrectly. The working atmosphere and flow of work is just as important to creating a good first impression as having top-quality furniture is.
- Keep the kitchen, canteen or staff relaxation area out of sight. It’s expected that your staff members will need their coffee break and somewhere to enjoy their lunch, but this should never be done in front of clients. Create a separate area for staff to relax and refresh – one that is out of sight of the clients visiting.
- Make things comfy. Too many companies have made the mistake of investing in furniture because it’s cheap or because it looks good. Just remember that when a client is sitting in your waiting room, feeling uncomfortable, chances are high that they’re forming a negative impression of your business. Invest in quality waiting room and reception furniture that is actually comfortable to sit in and, of course, easy to clean.
Want to make an impression with stylish office furniture? Now you can with the extensive range of quality, affordable office furniture items available at Quantum Office Furniture. If you would like to discover our range or request a catalogue, get in touch with us via email or telephone. We look forward to assisting you with creating an office space that makes your customers feel like they’ve found their way home!
