First impressions are always important. For reception areas, the design and practicality of your office furniture matter. Clients care about what they see. A welcoming, brand-consistent, well-laid-out, private, in fact, it’s a great way to help your office furniture budget stretch further, allowing you to buy better designs. In this quick guide, we’re looking at how to make a good impression with second hand reception furniture.
Make the Reception Area Comfortable
A comfortable reception area can make visitors feel welcome. This is the first place your visitors will see. If you regularly have appointments and meetings with clients or key stakeholders, you’ll want to make sure this area is inviting.
A coffee table or side tables are useful for placing hot drinks and brochures, allowing clients learn more about your company and business while they wait.
Stay on brand
Your brand is like your company’s ID, showcasing its personality. All businesses have a brand image, even if it’s subtle.
If you’re a healthcare clinic, choosing fabric that is easy to disinfect is important. Meanwhile, white and blue reception furniture can help reduce anxiety in patients, making them feel that this place is professional, hygienic, and reliable. Using these colours in furniture and décor supports a consistent and trustworthy brand image.
On the other hand, if you’re a marketing agency or educational facility, you may want to be a little more creative and play around with colours and styles a bit more. Selecting used reception furniture in vibrant colours, such as red, yellow, orange, green and blue, along with irregular shapes, can encourage a sense of playfulness and openness.
Whatever your business or organisation, your reception furniture should be a good representation of your brand.
Think about the arrangement
Before purchasing any used reception furniture, consider this question:
‘Is your reception area a designated room, or is it part of an open-plan office?’
A designated reception area provides more privacy and improves communication. In contrast, an open-plan office is situated within a larger, open space, such as a lobby or shared entrance, which offers more flexibility.
Regardless of your floor plan, how the furniture is arranged can make all the difference. Think about how many people you typically have waiting at any given time. You should avoid making people stand wherever possible – make sure you have enough seating.
Planning a new area with used reception furniture?
A reception area needs to be fit for purpose, but also an attractive space where visitors will feel at ease. If you’re planning a new reception area but need a little help, the team at LOF Furniture can help. We provide a complete office design and fit-out service, installing top-quality used office furniture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use second-hand reception furniture?
Second-hand reception furniture can be used to impress your clients and visitors while making your employees feel supported. Consider items like coffee tables or side tables for placing hot drinks and brochures, ensuring colours and styles match to better represent your brand, and arranging furniture according to the floor plan for seating. Choose the right chairs in the conference rooms for longer meetings and ergonomics.
How should I design or arrange my reception area?
A well-designed reception area should be comfortable to make visitors feel welcome, adopt a practical and formal design to stay on brand, and have a well-arranged floor plan to provide enough seating.
How can used reception furniture reflect my brand?
Used reception furniture reflects your brand through its colours, materials, styles, and quality. It helps communicate your brand identity and shows your business’s values like sustainability and innovation. By selecting the right furniture that matches with your brand and company cultures, you can make a strong and memorable impression on your visitors.
Why is reception furniture so important for my business?
Reception furniture is essential because it is the first point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and visitors. Clients care about what they see. Comfortable, stylish, and well-arranged furniture helps create a professional and welcoming first impression to clients and visitors.
What type of furniture should I include in a reception area?
A warm and welcoming reception area often includes essential items such as comfortable seating, a reception desk, and coffee or side tables for hot drinks and brochures. This setup allows clients to learn more about your business while waiting.
Can LOF help design my reception area?
Absolutely. LOF offers complete office design and furniture services, helping you plan, source, and install high-quality used office furniture that makes a lasting impression. Contact us now at [email protected].
