Choosing the Right Reception Counters for Your Business

Giving the right impression to your customers and guests really comes down to what reception furniture you invest in; especially if this is the first encounter that your consumers will have with your business. Reception counters are undeniably the most important items of furniture that you will buy for your business or store front.

The style and atmosphere that you create in your reception area will set the tone for your business. For example, a tech company probably shouldn’t set their reception area up to feature plush sofas and deep colours, much the same as a hotel won’t choose cold, stark colours and designs. Before you buy your new reception counters and other pieces, take the type of atmosphere you would like to create into consideration.

Your reception counters will form the focal point of your reception area and this is why it is vitally important to pay attention when considering the various options. You will need the desk to face the main entrance, so that new clients and guests will be easily welcomed into the business / office. The reception desk needs to be free of clutter – as far as your clients can see – so look into options that offer low drawers or shelving beneath the main counter, so that staff members can efficiently store items that they are working on. A cluttered reception desk will certainly be sending the wrong message to your customers, and that message is that your company and its teams are disorganised.

Below are a few handy tips to selecting the right reception counters for your business:

• Consider how much space the room has to offer. While your reception desk needs to be sizey, don’t choose an option that will take up too much space and leave no seating room for your clients. Choose an L-shape desk if you are working with limited space, as these don’t take up too much space and offer more surface area for your staff members. Always measure the available space and plan the area, its layout and how you would like it set up before you get started with buying furniture.

• Think of the type of clients you will be dealing with. Your target audience is always important! You need to buy furniture that they will find appealing. Your reception counters should make them feel welcome, comfortable and present a good impression.

• Aesthetic appeal must also be considered an important aspect. The reception desk is not a standalone piece. It needs to fit in with the other décor pieces in the room. Make sure that you buy a style of desk that matches your existing décor and furniture items.

Setting up a reception area is not something that comes naturally to everyone and while you might want to get started and get everything done; perhaps chatting to professionals in the industry is a great first step. At Quantum Office Furniture, we offer a space planning and design service. We can provide you with professional assistance with planning the layout of your office and reception area, and ensure that you have viable furniture options to consider. What’s more is that we will set everything up for you too!

You will also find that our range of veneer and laminate reception counters are designed to offer a comfortable, productive and ergonomic work environment. To learn more about our range of reception counters and our office design and space planning services, send us an email or give us a call at your earliest convenience. Quantum Office Furniture has many years of experience in the field and we look forward to assisting you further!