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Reception Table Design Ideas & Examples in 2024

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Author: Sylvia Mauro | Senior Vice President
Reception Table Design Ideas & Examples in 2024

From visual appeal and comfort to function and technology, an effective reception desk is inviting and sets the tone for your business.

The anchor to a useful and aesthetically pleasing reception area design is the reception desk. Consider a reception desk design that elevates the space and embodies your brand. Keep reading to learn how to utilize your reception desk design and set the right tone for visitors.

Why Is Reception Table Design Important?

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression” is a cliché for a reason. We form conscious and subconscious opinions the moment we step into a new space, and a business’s reception area is often a visitor’s first stop. An effective reception desk design is both welcoming and comforting and can set the tone for how guests respond to your organization.

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What Makes an Effective Reception Desk Design?

You’ve put a lot of thought into how your company expresses its mission and culture, especially when it comes to messaging and marketing. Let’s apply that same strategy to your reception design. Your reception desk should reflect your brand aesthetic. What words come to mind: elegant, sleek, warm, rustic, classic?

Your reception area, in addition to looking fantastic, might be a welcome desk, a customer service hub or an administrative center, and it should be designed accordingly. A marriage of form and utility enables your front office staff to carry out multiple tasks by both supporting workflows and making that workflow seem effortless to your guests.

Depending on the nature of your business, your reception staff might be welcoming visitors, taking calls, booking appointments, processing payments, offering customer support or performing other administrative tasks. Maybe your reception area flows into your business space, and the desk also serves as a workstation.

Your reception gives outsiders their first glimpse of your corporate culture. When choosing your furniture, consider alternatives to a traditional desk and chair. Counters with stools for a sleeker feel, clusters of high-top tables for mobile reception workers, or a comfortable couch for a casual welcome.

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Reception Table Designs by Industry

​​Healthcare

Waiting room time is one of the biggest guest complaints, especially in healthcare settings. Redecorating or even making small design changes to your reception area can help you make your waiting area fresh and welcoming. If you frequently have children in your waiting room area, it may be beneficial to have a toy or play area to entertain the kids while they wait.

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Commercial Office

Whether traditional or open concept, reception desk designs should reflect the business beyond.

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Hotel/Hospitality

Hospitality reception desk areas are a critical hub for guest activity. A unique and thoughtful reception area design can dramatically improve a guest’s experience and sets the tone for their stay.

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Government/Municipality

Like a commercial office reception area, a government office — whether local, state, or federal — should reflect the office you’re visiting. These reception areas often host important visitors and must, by nature, provide a lot of information to constituents.

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Easy Steps to Renovate Your Reception Table Design

  • Add plants (but be intentional). Think about the kind of plants your reception desk design can support. Is your reception desk area sunny? Is there someone who can water the plants frequently?
  • Put yourself in a visitor’s shoes — and seat! Comfort can have a huge impact. What kind of reception area experience would you want to have? What kind of atmosphere would make you feel most comfortable?
  • Be realistic (but don’t limit yourself). It can be easy to get carried away, but a dramatic impact can come from a few carefully considered, creative changes.
  • Determine your budget and timeline — and stick to them! The right partner can help you bring your vision to life on a budget.

A unique, brand-enhancing reception desk area not only welcomes visitors, but it also gives guests a preview of your business. Your well-appointed reception desk area begins with a vision; the right professional partnerships will bring that vision to life. For your communication needs, from environmental graphic design to AV installations — and all the necessary support products and services those installations require — the DGI team is here to support you.

Author:
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Sylvia Mauro | Senior Vice President

Sylvia E. Mauro has been with the DGI Communications since 1998. She began her career at DGI as a customer service representative and later became the manager of the sales support team and installation departments. Since 2009, Sylvia has served as a senior project manager and account executive for several of DGI’s top clients. As a member of the executive team, Sylvia is instrumental in informing the vision of the company from both a marketing standpoint as well as improving the customer experience.

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