Reception Areas
Your reception is your company’s handshake - so make it a good one
Make first impressions count
Your reception area is every visitor and member of staff’s first experience of your organisation and workspace. So it’s worth investing in that space to make a lasting positive impression.
From bespoke-built reception desks and clear branded signage to comfortable waiting areas and modern reception furniture, we’ll help you extend a warm welcome and make those first impressions count.
Take a seat
Discover office reception furniture as well as lighting, chairs, desks and more for your whole workspace.
Create a warm welcome
Whether you’re welcoming clients before a big meeting or job candidates ready for their interview, a welcoming reception area can make a world of difference.
Use high-quality space planning, interior design and office reception furniture to make everyone passing through feel relaxed and confident in your organisation.
Live and breathe your brand
Leave no room for doubt that your visitors have found the right building.
From big and bright signage to incorporating your brand colour palette in your reception furniture and design, let your space speak for itself and communicate your brand for you.
Make the wait worthwhile
Waiting around can feel frustrating, but a welcoming reception area with comfortable waiting room furniture and high-quality interior design can put your visitors at ease.
Let us select soft seating, reception chairs and configurable partitions laid out to help your guests sit comfortably while they wait.
Your reception area, crafted by decades of experience
With the Richardsons team, your reception area is in safe hands. We always aim to form close relationships to help us understand your organisation and its needs so that our designs can support you to grow and succeed.
We’re with you from the very first ideation session to the final touches of installation and beyond to make your reception area one that people love to return to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an office reception area need to include?
Your reception area should balance hospitality and brand identity with security. To do this, most good reception areas include a bespoke, branded reception desk, a comfortable waiting area, and visitor management systems like a digital sign-in area and security turnstiles.
How do you create a reception area that reflects your company brand?
You can make your reception area reflect your company brand by carefully designing its look and feel. This can include a prominent logo (on the wall or reception desk works well), upholstery in your company colours, materials that reflect your values (like steel and glass for innovation, or natural wood for sustainability), and lighting that creates an atmosphere to align with your brand.
How big should an office reception area be?
Most reception areas are between 45 and 90m2, providing enough space for a large desk and plenty of soft seating in the waiting area. Of course, your reception area may need to be larger or smaller depending on the size of your building and the amount of traffic you expect to come through.