From your reception areas to your conference rooms, the design and practicality of your furniture is important. It will impress any clients or visitors and make your employees feel supported.
It’s easy to assume that second hand means lower quality or visible defects. But this doesn’t have to be the case.
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 visitors feel welcome
The reception area is the first area your visitors will see. If you regularly have appointments and meetings with clients or key stakeholders, you’ll want to make sure this space is comfortable.
From maintaining good client relationships to presenting a professional environment, first impressions are important. This can be a good space to feature a comfortable leather sofa or two. A coffee table or side tables are useful for placing hot drinks and brochures.
Stay on brand
All businesses have a brand image, even if it’s subtle.
If you’re a healthcare clinic or law firm, you probably want to adopt a practical and formal design in your reception area. Whereas 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.
Whatever your business or organisation, your reception furniture should be a good representation of your brand.
Think about the arrangement
Is your reception area a designated room, or is it part of an open-plan atrium?
Whatever your floor plan, how the furniture is arranged can make all the difference. You’ll want to 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.
Conference rooms
It’s important to consider all the areas your visitors and clients visit in your building. While making a good first impression is important, you want to maintain a consistent image and experience. Make sure they leave with that same good impression.
Conference rooms are where the important discussions happen. Whether it’s a formal meeting with key stakeholders or an appointment with a client or patient, having the right chairs is important.
If you regularly host longer meetings, ergonomics and comfort will be your priority. You may want to include chairs with armrests.
Planning a new reception area?
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.
