The reception area – the business card for your office
A good company image starts at the front door. Whether visitors, customers, employees or applicants – everyone who visits a company first enters the entrance area. It is important to make a warm, inviting impression. At the same time, revealing an initial picture of the corporate culture is a task that should not be underestimated.
Our reception furniture offers a variety of variation options. With a basic counter and the corresponding add-on elements, almost any number of individual solutions are possible. Create a place where your visitors can get a positive first impression in peace and quiet.
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The first impression - a waiting area to feel good
A WARM WELCOME! This should not only reflect the person at the reception, but also the atmosphere and the furnishings. At the same time, the reception area also represents a first “window” into your company. Serious or funky, conservative or modern - you only have one chance to make a first impression. And this is permanently imprinted in the visitor's subconscious. You can find out how to choose your reception furniture in this article.
How can the entrance area be designed?
Of course, how you can design your waiting area depends very much on your space. In any case, try to banish the image of rows of chairs in a classic doctor's waiting room from your head and think a little more creatively.
First of all, the guest needs a place for a jacket, umbrella and possibly even a bag. For this you need a suitable wardrobe. If this is within sight of the person at the reception, it gives a feeling of security for private belongings and strengthens the visitor's well-being in the company.
The size also depends on the space available Reception desk or the reception desk. Behind this, employees can work with concentration despite visitors or conversations in the waiting area. A ergonomic office chair or Counter chair provides you with additional support.
The waiting and lounge area should also not exude a sterile practice flair. Not only the furnishings and their placement play a major role here, but also factors such as light. A view of the outdoors can have a relaxing effect, e.g. for guests with a long journey. Magazines also shorten the perceived waiting time. If daylight and a view of the greenery are not possible in your rooms, create indirect lighting Artificial plants Remedy.
To organize the furniture in the waiting area, both open concepts and seating groups with more discretion can be created. To separate the areas from each other, room dividers or Acoustic partitions be used. This means that visitors are undisturbed and can chat if necessary. You can easily use these waiting room concepts visitor chairs implement.
If you place lounge furniture in the waiting area, it invites you to stay longer. This means your guests won't feel stressed even after a longer waiting time.
Where is a reception area needed?
If your company has no customer traffic and rarely expects visitors, a reception area is not absolutely necessary.
However, the effect of an attractive entrance area should not be underestimated. It is the first thing the visitor sees of the company and is therefore, to a certain extent, a figurehead.
The situation is different, for example, in doctor's offices and other medical facilities. A reception desk is required here just for registration. Since doctors often postpone emergencies, patients often have to wait despite prior appointments. A waiting room or lounge area is therefore very important here.
What materials is reception furniture made from?
The reception furniture is made from a wide variety of high-quality materials. Depending on the business area, there are also different requirements for reception furniture. In the medical sector, it is very important that the individual pieces of furniture are easy to clean and, if necessary, sterile. Models made of plastic are particularly suitable here and those made of velvet or other materials should be avoided.
If there is often a lot of waiting in your entrance area or even smaller meetings take place there, padded, comfortable seating is recommended. Our lounge furniture is not only comfortable, but also visually appealing. Thanks to the modern, timeless designs, our reception furniture can be easily combined. Both with each other and with other furniture.
Which material you should prefer for reception furniture depends entirely on your individual requirements.
How do you find the right reception furniture for your entrance area?
To help you make your choice, we have listed some factors below that will make your decision easier.
1. Size of the room
Light furniture and colors make the entrance area appear larger. Colored glass fronts give a feeling of lightness and allow additional light into dark corners. Wood, on the other hand, appears warmer.
Depending on the size and shape of the room, you can choose between a large reception desk in different shapes or a very compact model for small rooms or events.
2. Frequency of visitors
If you receive a lot of visitors, sufficient space at the reception is of course just as important as the opportunity for discretion. There should be enough seats available, but not creating a “waiting room effect”. If the number of visitors is smaller, you can lounge chairs and Lounge sofas Set up cozy seating areas with a high feel-good factor.
3. Receptionist
How many employees are permanently working at reception? Provide sufficient space, legroom and storage space for documents and pay attention to good ergonomics. The employees must also feel comfortable here. This is the only way to greet guests and colleagues with a sincere, radiant smile.
4. Accessibility
To make your reception inviting for wheelchair users and people with disabilities, counters with different heights are suitable. Sufficient space in front of the reception desk is also important.
5. Corporate identity/design
If possible, the color design of the reception area should reflect the company's corporate design. A great eye-catcher can be, for example, the backlit name of the company on the wall behind the counter. Since light has a direct influence on our mood, it should lots of daylight or alternatively a flicker-free and non-artificial light great value is placed on it. Also test that the light is not blinding when you enter.
Do you want to know more?
Are you looking for reception furniture for your office or do you still have any questions? In ours Guide You will find further interesting content on the broad topic of sitting. Of course, we are also happy to provide you with advice and assistance: via telephone, email or online chat. We are here for you and look forward to your message!