You have one chance to make a first impression when visitors enter your office for the first time. In the case of VIP visitors, such as prime job candidates or potential clients, it’s especially important to nail that impression.

When visitors walk in, the front office should give them an idea of your company’s priorities and personality. That impression should pave the way nicely for the conversations and job interviews that will follow.

The Best Interior Design Style Tricks for Your Reception

Space

Most small companies don’t have lots of money in the budget to pay for a big, airy reception area. However, even in smaller spaces, you can do several things to make the area more calming and spacious. Start by removing any clutter for a cleaner look and downsize the furniture (think sleek, modern chairs instead of big fluffy ones). 

Color

Changing the color of your front office area is one of the least expensive ways to experiment with the energy you want the reception area to project. You can certainly incorporate your brand’s colors into your reception area, too, but don’t feel limited to those. 

Light

If there’s one area where an office’s standard harsh fluorescent lighting might need an upgrade, it’s reception.

Natural light is generally more welcoming and easier on the eyes than artificial light. 

Graphics and Decor

Graphics, decor, and accessories all go a long way toward pulling your reception area’s look together in a way that completes the statement you want to make.