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The reception area of any office is of paramount importance. It is the face of the office and a first point of contact for anyone who visits the office. Since the reception portrays the first impressions of a company, it plays an important role in how clients/visitors perceive the company. Often a neglected aspect, interior design of the office’s reception should be given adequate attention. The interior design of a reception should be professional, stylish as well as meaningful. It should capture the culture, ethos and philosophy of the company whilst conveying the right message to the clients. It should be pleasing and welcoming because this is where any new visitor would be spending a majority of his time during his first visit. The design should make them feel at ease and comfortable. Several aspects should be taken care of while designing the reception space of any office. These include:- Office Reception Desks A reception desk is the first element that welcomes the visitors and hence it would be great if a company’s logo is incorporated prominently on the desk. The desk should be trendy, attractive and functional. Available in different shapes, including rectangle, circle and a semi-circle, a desk that occupies the least space and avoids clutter is preferable. It should be positioned in such a way that it faces the door for an immediate and warm greeting. Office Chairs A lot of consideration should be given whilst choosing the office chairs because clients/visitors often spend a substantial amount of time being seated on chairs in the reception area. The priority in selecting the chairs must be the visitors comfort. Club chairs, mesh chairs, metal chairs and sled chairs are some of the good options that offer comfort as well as an elegant look. Also, there should be a sufficient number of chairs available in the reception area. Office Colour and Ambience The wall colour sets the mood and tone of the office. The wall colour of the office’s reception area depends on the type of business the company is involved in. A creative venture can have vibrant colours that spark enthusiasm and energy while a B2B enterprise requires pastel colours that look professional yet classy. Whatever the wall colour, it should complement the company’s identity and blend with the office furniture. Office Lighting Lighting sets the ambience of the place and lends a feeling of space. As a result, it is crucial to have proper lighting in the reception area. Since the reception is the waiting area for the outside visitors and clients, the lights should not be harsh. It should be diffused, relaxing and comfortable. At the same time, the reception area should have sufficient lighting so as to use laptops, and carry out cordial conversation. Sachin Boradia is the Managing Director at Transcend Design Consultants which is a leading interior design company in Mumbai providing workplace interior design services and commercial interior design services to customers in the UK, US, India, Canada and the Middle East.
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