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Choosing a New Reception Counter? Here Are Some Tips!

As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression, and when your potential clients or clients visit your business premises, the reception area is the first point of contact that they have with your company. It is vital that they form a positive perception, so you need to get it right. Your reception counter can speak volumes about the culture of the business, and the care that it takes of its employees and clients. Shabby or outdated furniture will just not do!

The reception area is the window into the soul of your business, so it has to display the character and ethos of your business. The design has to be practical and highly functional to allow visitors to enjoy their experience of arriving at your business. Nobody wants to wait for a meeting in an area that makes them feel uncomfortable and out of place. This is why space planning is an essential factor when it comes to choosing your furniture and layout within the reception area.

While choosing furniture for your reception may seem like a fairly easy thing, it can actually be more challenging than most people think. Here, we provide you with some great tips on choosing your reception counters.

1. Create an experience: People tend to remember experiences more than objects, so it helps to create a great experience for people arriving at your business. This helps them to associate your business with a positive experience, meaning that they will be more likely to interact with your business again. The style and the colours have to represent your company. Modern, more contemporary or creative businesses may opt for a more clinical design with pops of bright colours, and businesses that are more traditional may opt for classic and sleek designs with more muted colours. Other things, such as indoor plants and a coffee machine will also create a better experience for the guest, as the entrance should make them feel welcome.

2. Effective space allocation: Remember that you have to make room for your reception staff and the constant traffic flow throughout the reception area. This means that when it comes to your furniture, a sleek design is a high priority. People may arrive with deliveries, and this should not impact the comfort of guests arriving or having to wait in your reception area. Traffic has to flow easily both ways, because your employees are usually more likely to exit through the reception area as well. A cramped reception space will simply not make a good impression. Storage is also high on the list of priorities. Your reception counter has to remain uncluttered and clean, which means that the reception staff will need storage space for their stationery, files, and other items away from sight. The only things your visitors should see should be a clean, uncluttered space, and friendly reception staff. Piles of files and papers are just ugly.

3. Create comfort: The comfort of your guest is very important. While it could be a quirky idea to install some hyper modern reception counter and great-looking chairs, they will only downgrade the experience of the visit to your business if they are uncomfortable. Remember that business people often want to sit down and relax, maybe scroll through emails, or make a phone call while they wait, so providing them with a comfortable area where they can do this is very important. Refreshments, such as water or the offer of coffee, could also help to make the experience more pleasant.

If you would like some more pointers on choosing the right furniture for your reception, give our welcoming and experienced team at Quantum Office Furniture a call.