Reception areas and lobbies in your office space are of the upmost importance to your business, simply because that is the first thing your customer sees when they walk into your place of work. They will judge within 5 seconds or less the pros and cons they feel about your business. That is why, as much as you want to spend time creating the perfect working space for the bulk of your employees – whether that be through cubicles, private offices, or open-concept desk systems – the reception area needs to hold just as much importance in the design. 

Now, the reception area can get tricky, as it needs to be aesthetically appealing and on-brand with your company’s design, but it also needs to be practical. It is not uncommon for a company to give a facelift to their reception area every few years, and wait longer on updating the rest of the office space. That way, one can stay ahead of the curve and connect with their clients in a more comfortable way.

The design of your reception area should flow well along with the rest of your office, even if its in a separate location, which some are due to office layout options. Read our post on 5 ways to solidify your design ideas for reception desks and lobbies and let us know if you have any questions on how to incorporate a fresh, new reception desk into your space!