One Area in Office Furniture Design that Everyone Forgets

According to science, it only takes about 10 seconds for people to form first impressions about the space they’re in. Some companies have a great “energy” about them and feel welcoming the moment you walk in. We’ve gotten many compliments that the OstermanCron showroom gives off this vibe. Come in and see what you think.

Later on this month, an OstermanCron employee specializing in this area will go into more depth about the specific ways energy affects office design. For now though, let’s start at the root- when visitors first enter your company.

It’s usually not the office cubicles and conference tables that guests see first, it’s the reception area. Unfortunately, some companiesoverlook reception office furniture in their plans to create an energized layout. It’s easy to forget about the importance of the office entrance when getting carried away with choosing fun fabrics and exciting modular furniture for the heart of your space where employees are.

Here’s what we recommend to create a welcoming reception area. Comfort always comes first, you want to make visitors feel at home. For example, recruits aren’t going to have a positive experience waiting for their interview sitting on hard, uncomfortable furniture. Choosing comfy options from somewhere like this can help.

As a high traffic area, it’s easy for the receptionist’s station to get messy easily. You want your guests to have the first impression of being clean and organized, so avoid tall stacks of papers and messy surfaces. We recommend selecting a larger office desk that can store papers and hide packages that have been dropped off at the entrance.

One of OstermanCron’s most recent clients was in the process of an office relocation and wanted a reception area to “wow” visitors. As pictured, they certainly got that wow effect and have received many compliments on their awesome new space as a result. Click here to see the full album.

If you have neglected the reception area or are on a tight budget, don’t worry! Cincinnati used office furniture dealerships like OstermanCron have just the right fix to make your reception area workable for everybody.