Design, Style and Planning = A Successful Reception Area

The office reception is possibly the area of greatest importance in any company. It is the primary meet and greet place betwixt your customers and visitors and your business, and where initial business relationships will be forged.The reception area may be large or small but It is imperative, that this significant section of the building presents a warm and inviting welcome to all, thus making the best possible first impression on everyone.

Reception counters:

A little space planning is required here, especially for the reception counter. Modular units are sturdily built with hard wearing surfaces and benefit from being adaptable and simple to use. They are readily available in a handy choice of shapes such as rectangular or curved options, enabling the formation of an individual and practical design. Classic and modern  wooden veneers  such as beech, maple or a honey walnut complete the look.

Reception seating  design:

Ensure that your reception area is furnished with the correct seating design for your individual company style. Your reception chairs should be chosen according to the concept  you wish to project together with care and concern for those who will be spending time there. Reception seating options are many and diverse. Choices will include fabric or leather faced furniture items in either modular or freestanding styles. They may be intermixed with simple coffee tables to add to the jovial atmosphere. Choose wisely and fittingly to make a continuing impression on those who visit.

Reception adornments:

When your reception seating area has been organized and your office furniture decided upon, it is simple to add warmth to the whole area with the application of various accessories. These could include colorful  prints or framed accolades and diplomas on the walls, specimen plants in large pots, vases of flowers, either fresh or silk. Small things that add character and contribute to the ambience.

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Andrew Spencer writes informative and useful articles on office furniture. For more about:office desks, office chairs, reception counters, meeting tables and office screens seehttp://www.londonofficefurniture.co.uk

Executive Leather Side Reception Chair (BT-353-BY-GG, BT-353-BK-LEA-GG)

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Boss Office Products Traditional Guest Chair, 35 1/2in.H x 25in.W x 27in.D, Mahogany/Black Leather $460 Traditional seating for your office, reception area or meeting room Armrests help support the shoulders and upper torso while seated. Adjustable lumbar feature supports your lower back and enhances the natural curve of your spine. Weight capacity tested to support up to 250 lb. Simple assembly is required. Backed by the manufacturer’s 1-year limited warranty.

Boss Office Products Traditional Guest Chair, 35 1/2in.H x 25in.W x 27in.D, Mahogany/Burgundy Leather $460 Traditional seating for your office, reception area or meeting room Armrests help support the shoulders and upper torso while seated. Adjustable lumbar feature supports your lower back and enhances the natural curve of your spine. Weight capacity tested to support up to 250 lb. Simple assembly is required. Backed by the manufacturer’s 1-year limited warranty.

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Mayline(R) Group Corsica 66in. Bow-Front Desk, 29 1/2in.H x 66in.W x 36in.D, Mahogany $1304 Top-quality wood veneer for attractive durability Wood veneer surfaces look great for years to come. Italian-influenced style is sure to enhance any office. The Corsica collection is hand-crafted with AA-grade North American select wood veneers using a 14-step finishing process to ensure high quality and consistent beauty. All surfaces are protected by 2 coats of high-tech catalyzed lacquer and finished in warm Mahogany. Bow-front and straight-front desks provide plenty of space for working and conferencing. The 2in.-thick worksurface features a beveled black edge for added elegance. Full-depth modesty panels offer full desktop-to-floor enclosure for a formal look. Integrated cable grommets and channels keep cords neat and accommodate today’s technology. Plus, you can attach the optional beveled-edge center drawer (sold separately) for added storage; the drawer has a solid wood frame construction with leather-lined interior compartments for all your supplies. Hutches provide attractive vertical storage. 4 cabinet-styled doors with self-closing hinges conceal lots of storage space. 2 upper cable grommets keep cords neat. Pedestal file keeps important documents secure. Your supplies and files will remain private and handy thanks to the pedestal file. This box/file pedestal accommodates letter- or legal-size hanging file folders. Drawers operate on full-extension ball-bearing suspensions for easy, smooth opening. Bridges and returns create additional, versatile workspace. Bookcases provide open storage for mementos and books. Freestanding bookcases come in your choice of 2 or 5 shelves and have plenty of room for displaying books, trophies and more. Choose from standard rectangular or space-saving quarter-round bookcases. Reception screen and transaction counter provide privacy while hiding clutter. Reception suite is ideal for any business entrance. Available either left- or right-facing, this all-in-1 suite includes a 72in. straight-front desk, reception counter, r

Mayline(R) Group Corsica 66in. Bow-Front Desk, 29 1/2in.H x 66in.W x 36in.D, Sierra Cherry $1304 Top-quality wood veneer for attractive durability Wood veneer surfaces look great for years to come. Italian-influenced style is sure to enhance any office. The Corsica collection is hand-crafted with AA-grade North American select wood veneers using a 14-step finishing process to ensure high quality and consistent beauty. All surfaces are protected by 2 coats of high-tech catalyzed lacquer and finished in rich Sierra Cherry. Bow-front and straight-front desks provide plenty of space for working and conferencing. The 2in.-thick worksurface features a beveled black edge for added elegance. Full-depth modesty panels offer full desktop-to-floor enclosure for a formal look. Integrated cable grommets and channels keep cords neat and accommodate today’s technology. Plus, you can attach the optional beveled-edge center drawer (sold separately) for added storage; the drawer has a solid wood frame construction with leather-lined interior compartments for all your supplies. Pedestal file keeps important documents secure. Your supplies and files will remain private and handy thanks to the pedestal file. The pedestal accommodates letter- or legal-size hanging folders in the file drawers, and it can hold all your miscellaneous supplies in the box drawers. Drawers operate on full-extension ball-bearing suspensions for easy, smooth opening. Hutches provide attractive vertical storage. 4 cabinet-styled doors with self-closing hinges conceal lots of storage space. 2 upper cable grommets keep cords neat. Bridges and returns create additional, versatile workspace. Bookcases provide open storage for mementos and books. Freestanding bookcases come in your choice of 2 or 5 shelves and have plenty of room for displaying books, trophies and more. Choose from standard rectangular or space-saving quarter-round bookcases. Reception screen and transaction counter provide privacy while hiding clutter. Reception suite is ideal for any business entrance. Available either left- or right-facing,

Mayline(R) Group Corsica Box/Box/File Pedestal File, 27in.H x 15in.W x 24in.D, Mahogany, Unfinished Top $692 Top-quality wood veneer for attractive durability Wood veneer surfaces look great for years to come. Italian-influenced style is sure to enhance any office. The Corsica collection is hand-crafted with AA-grade North American select wood veneers using a 14-step finishing process to ensure high quality and consistent beauty. All surfaces are protected by 2 coats of high-tech catalyzed lacquer and finished in warm Mahogany. Bow-front and straight-front desks provide plenty of space for working and conferencing. The 2in.-thick worksurface features a beveled black edge for added elegance. Full-depth modesty panels offer full desktop-to-floor enclosure for a formal look. Integrated cable grommets and channels keep cords neat and accommodate today’s technology. Plus, you can attach the optional beveled-edge center drawer (sold separately) for added storage; the drawer has a solid wood frame construction with leather-lined interior compartments for all your supplies. Hutches provide attractive vertical storage. 4 cabinet-styled doors with self-closing hinges conceal lots of storage space. 2 upper cable grommets keep cords neat. Pedestal file keeps important documents secure. Your supplies and files will remain private and handy thanks to the pedestal file. This box/file pedestal accommodates letter- or legal-size hanging file folders. Drawers operate on full-extension ball-bearing suspensions for easy, smooth opening. Bridges and returns create additional, versatile workspace. Bookcases provide open storage for mementos and books. Freestanding bookcases come in your choice of 2 or 5 shelves and have plenty of room for displaying books, trophies and more. Choose from standard rectangular or space-saving quarter-round bookcases. Reception screen and transaction counter provide privacy while hiding clutter. Reception suite is ideal for any business entrance. Available either left- or right-facing, this all-in-1 suite includes a 72in. straight-front desk, reception counter, r

Mayline(R) Group Corsica Box/Box/File Pedestal For Desk, 27in.H x 15in.W x 24in.D, Sierra Cherry, Unfinished Top $692 Top-quality wood veneer for attractive durability Wood veneer surfaces look great for years to come. Italian-influenced style is sure to enhance any office. The Corsica collection is hand-crafted with AA-grade North American select wood veneers using a 14-step finishing process to ensure high quality and consistent beauty. All surfaces are protected by 2 coats of high-tech catalyzed lacquer and finished in rich Sierra Cherry. Bow-front and straight-front desks provide plenty of space for working and conferencing. The 2in.-thick worksurface features a beveled black edge for added elegance. Full-depth modesty panels offer full desktop-to-floor enclosure for a formal look. Integrated cable grommets and channels keep cords neat and accommodate today’s technology. Plus, you can attach the optional beveled-edge center drawer (sold separately) for added storage; the drawer has a solid wood frame construction with leather-lined interior compartments for all your supplies. Pedestal file keeps important documents secure. Your supplies and files will remain private and handy thanks to the pedestal file. The pedestal accommodates letter- or legal-size hanging folders in the file drawers, and it can hold all your miscellaneous supplies in the box drawers. Drawers operate on full-extension ball-bearing suspensions for easy, smooth opening. Hutches provide attractive vertical storage. 4 cabinet-styled doors with self-closing hinges conceal lots of storage space. 2 upper cable grommets keep cords neat. Bridges and returns create additional, versatile workspace. Bookcases provide open storage for mementos and books. Freestanding bookcases come in your choice of 2 or 5 shelves and have plenty of room for displaying books, trophies and more. Choose from standard rectangular or space-saving quarter-round bookcases. Reception screen and transaction counter provide privacy while hiding clutter. Reception suite is ideal for any business entrance. Available either left- or right-facing,