Designing a Modern, Inviting Office Reception Space

Designing a Modern, Inviting Office Reception Space

As the gateway to your office space, your reception area is a very important location when it comes to designing your office. The reception space is the first thing new or prospective clients will see when they enter your doors, and we all know what they say about first impressions in business – they’re a huge deal, and are often determined within just a few seconds.

At New Life Office, we’re here to help you create a beautiful, comfortable and functional reception space using a combination of our high-quality office furniture choices, including office desks, chairs, cabinets and a variety of other materials. Let’s go over several vital factors for creating the perfect modern office reception area.

Color Choices

A mid-2000s study that looked into the impact of color on marketing and impressions found a startling conclusion: Up to 90 percent of snap judgements made about products or services are based on color alone for many products.

And while your reception area isn’t a “product” per se, you can apply the same themes to this area. Namely, you want to consider the colors you choose and the impact they’ll have on mood. There are numerous resources that dig into this theme, and some of the concepts are somewhat obvious to the critical thinkers among use – you don’t want to color your reception area bright red, for instance, as this is the exact opposite of a calming, reassuring tone. Rather, you’ll generally want to promote clean, neutral colors with small color accents in appropriate areas.

Reception Desk

There’s a common myth within the world of business, one that states that the first thing a new client notices when walking into an office is the receptionist. The truth? The first thing they notice is the reception desk.

Even if they don’t realize it, an elegant and functional reception desk will make prospective clients feel welcome and comfortable. It will also give off a sense of purpose and expertise, even before you’ve begun a meeting or pitched any of your products or services.

Couches, Chairs and Furniture

Once visiting eyes move away from the reception desk, they’ll quickly move to the furniture pieces present. These set the tone for the entire room – if you have poor, limited seating, clients will wonder whether you even regularly host people and may look down on your business before you even speak to them. On the other hand, quality seating and modern comfort will keep them happy and expectant.

Convenience

Finally, to really set yourself apart in a modern way, ensure your reception area is upgraded for all the latest technology. Make sure there are both power outlets and USB charging ports available, plus have working WiFi with login information readily available in the reception area. If you want to truly go the extra mile, offer complementary beverages like water, coffee and tea.

For more on how to make your reception area truly stand out, or to learn about any of our new office furniture products, speak to the staff at New Life Office today.

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