Designing the Perfect Front Office Reception Area
Need help designing the perfect front office reception area? Rely on Ethosource. Our new, pre-owned, and refurbished furniture inventory awaits your consideration, online nationwide or at either of our two showrooms in Reading or King of Prussia, PA.
How to Maximize The Front Office Space
As the very first thing that guests see when they come into your office, the reception area matters a great deal. Take the time to maximize this area, and Ethosource provides space planning, design, and a comprehensive toolbox of services to make an ideal result easy.
Welcome Guests through Design
A reception space receives guests, so it should be as welcoming in design as the staff greeting patients, clients, and patrons when they arrive for service. Comfortable pieces, warm colors, natural light, and greenery will help accomplish this goal.
Maintain a Clean and Organized Space
To create the best reception space, make sure that it’s easy to keep clean and organized. A cluttered, messy environment will send the wrong message to guests when they arrive and will create an atmosphere of chaos rather than purpose.
Offer Comfortable Seating
When patients, clients, customers, and other guests arrive for appointments, they need a comfortable place to sit while they wait. Make sure that the seating you provide is comfortable and diverse enough to suit all body types.
Stock the Reception Space Appropriately
Reception desks need to have plenty of items needed by guests when they arrive. Pens, sign-in sheets, business cards, pamphlets, and even water or mints should be stocked in a neat fashion.
Offer a Designated Drop-Off Space for Bags, Coats, and Umbrellas
The inconvenience of holding on to coats, bags, and other encumbrances unnecessarily can damper the impression of your guests. Whenever possible, provide them with a safe, observable location to stow these items when they enter.
Eliminate Confusion Upon Entrance
If your business provides multiple functions or directions that guests may take upon entrance, provide signage, maps, directories, and other information to direct them. Minimize the confusion that guests experience so that they don’t associate frustration with your reception area.
Leverage Technology in Reception Spaces
Advances in technology should be incorporated into your reception area design. Take information provision digital, add kiosks or use tablets for completing intake forms, or simply provide chargers for guests as they wait to be seen.
Customize the Design to the Business
While planning your reception area’s design, consider the aesthetic of the entire office and choose pieces that mirror that style. Decor, accent pieces, and colors are crucial to these personal touches.
Stay Relevant with Design
An outdated reception area is off-putting to guests. If a business can’t be bothered to invest in current furnishings for the reception area, how successful can it really be? Thoughts along those lines will taint the first impressions that you make if you fail to keep your design current.
The inventory that Ethosource provides has sufficient diversity and quality to meet all of your reception area needs. We also provide turnkey services to make outfitting your office areas well effortless.
Call on Ethosource for guidance and products when designing the perfect front office reception area. Our team stands ready to provide all furniture-related services, so if you have questions or would like to book our services, reach out by dialing (610) 982-1955 or clicking here for a quote.