| The first and last point of contact in any workplace is | | | | conceivable layouts to personalise and make the best |
| frequently the reception counter. A warm and ambient | | | | use of office space. |
| welcome can leave a lasting impression on both clients | | | | More traditional wooden desks are always available in |
| and visitors. | | | | a range of colour finishes to complement or contrast |
| Planning the area before committing to a purchase will | | | | with the office surroundings. |
| be a useful and prudent measure. | | | | Special attention is now given to those whose |
| Consider the following: | | | | movement may be limited and some reception desks |
| When assessing your reception area, a major | | | | are manufactured with this mind. |
| consideration is size - how many people will be sitting | | | | Additional reception area features to view are seating |
| behind the reception desk? What tasks will they | | | | and low tables to complement or contrast with the |
| undertake? Will they be largely managing the | | | | reception desk. |
| switchboard or will space be needed for administrative | | | | While choosing your reception desk is an important |
| duties? These are important questions. | | | | part of your reception planning, it isn't the only |
| Another important consideration is security. Is an | | | | consideration. Spend some time thinking about the |
| emergency exit needed behind reception for staff? | | | | ambience and look you are trying to achieve and the |
| As your client's primary point of contact, selecting your | | | | colours that could be used. Are you hoping to create a |
| reception desk needs careful consideration. Prior to | | | | warm and friendly environment or a more vivacious |
| making any decisions, a visit to an office furniture | | | | and modern feel? Remember that this is a good |
| website where you can experience a wide range of | | | | opportunity to enhance your branding by including |
| reception area furniture designed for all tastes and | | | | corporate colours. |
| budgets is recommended. This will allow you to view | | | | No business can ignore the impact of a professional |
| ranges and styles before making any financial | | | | and pleasing primary meeting area. As the first and |
| commitment. | | | | last place your customers will see on a visit to your |
| Modern offices will benefit from matching reception | | | | premises, it makes sense to invest time into making |
| desks and seats, some with trendy curves and | | | | this area achieve the best both for your business and |
| chrome plated or aluminium legs. | | | | for you. |
| Modular reception counters offer a plethora of | | | | |