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Make a Big Impression with New Reception Desk Furniture and a Great Layout!

People regularly say that you only get one chance to make a first impression. This is especially true when it comes to your reception area and reception desk furniture. Getting the best quality reception desk furniture is very important because it creates a perception that the company focuses on quality and as a result, people will also think that their work, services, or products are also effective and efficient. Your reception desk furniture has to tell a story about the business – its culture, its attitude, its values, and its personality. This is why there are so many different types of reception desk furniture on the market today.

Companies are a lot like people – they have their own identities and the way they are presented often speaks of that specific personality and identity. Company identity is just as important as brand identity, so when you purchase your reception desk furniture, you have to ensure that the type and look of the furniture form a perfect visual cue as an introduction to the company. For instance, a design studio is more likely to have modern furniture and bright colours, as this sends a message of creativity and free-thinking, while also stimulating the senses while being in this environment. A more traditional company will focus on more classic pieces and an understated, but large reception desk. This gives the clients a feeling of trustworthiness and tradition. A company that is very environmentally conscious will look completely different to a vehicle showroom.

It is, however, not just the reception desk and reception furniture that matter! The layout of the reception area is also extremely important to create the right impression. The location of the different pieces of furniture in the reception area has to be easy to move around, yet attractive and functional. Strategic planning is therefore important. Here are some of the things to focus on when deciding on your reception desk furniture and the layout of the reception area:

• Comfort: You want your visitors to enjoy the time they spend with you, even if they only sit there for a short while. Ensure that the visitors’ chairs are comfortable and that they are set away from the door, so that they don’t get a cold draft every time someone walks in or out of the building. You can also group couches and seats together, so that teams who visit the office can sit together while they wait for their appointment. Entertainment is often needed, especially to fend off the awkwardness of sitting there and staring into space while waiting. This is why some magazines, or even company brochures or marketing materials can be placed strategically throughout the reception area for visitors to read. It is also common practice to include a refreshment station.

• Practicality: Your reception area is often one of the busiest places in the office because people enter and exit through this area. The walkway has to accommodate the amount of traffic through the area. Use stylish floor mats at the entrance to ensure that any mud or debris does not get transferred into the reception area. Regular cleaning of this area is also needed to ensure that it remains clean at all times.

• Brand presence: Your logo has to be displayed where it can be noticed immediately, in order to enforce a better familiarity with your company. The reception desk furniture should ideally contain the logo, or the logo should be displayed above the reception desk or on a visible wall. Purchasing reception desk furniture that displays the colours of the company logo is also a great way to create synchronicity in the reception area.

• Welcome: Your guests should always feel welcome in your reception area. The reception staff should be trained to greet everybody warmly and to take care of their needs as quickly as possible – and with a smile. A warm, welcoming atmosphere is what most people want, especially job applicants coming for an interview. It can calm them down and help them to relax.

If you would like some ideas about which reception desk furniture to get and how to design an effective layout for your reception area, give our team at Quantum Office Furniture a call. Our sales consultants and highly experienced layout design team will take care of all of your reception needs.