When you’re planning out the design of your office, your lobby may be one of the most important areas. After all, the lobby is the first thing your visitors will lay eyes on, so you want to make sure that you make a positive impression. From finding the right seating to maintaining the right temperature, there are numerous factors to consider when you’re designing your lobby:

Make sure your seating is comfortable. Hopefully, you won’t ever need to keep visitors waiting long. While they are waiting, however, it’s important to make sure that they have comfortable chairs to sit on. If the chairs in your lobby are worn, or uncomfortable, it will reflect badly on your business.

Check your air circulation. Nobody wants to wait in a stuffy room. Check your air conditioning vents periodically to make sure that they are continuing to blow cool air, and have your HVAC system inspected routinely to keep it running properly. You might also want to add a ceiling fan to your lobby to ensure healthy air circulation.

Add an office plant. A potted plant or two can work wonders when it comes to improving the atmosphere of your lobby. Not only do plants add a personal touch to any room, but their presence also helps to keep the air clean and healthy. Make sure that you find an attractive pot for any plants you put in your office. There are many types of indoor plants, and choosing the right one for your office is important.

Keep your lobby clean. It’s essential that your lobby always looks neat and tidy for your visitors. Have the room professionally cleaned once a week, and make sure that your receptionist’s desk never gets cluttered. You can invest in a filing cabinet to ensure that you always have a place to stash extra papers. If necessary, you may need a reception desk with a transaction top to hide clutter on the desk.

If you’re in need of seating, a reception desk, silk plants or accessories for your office’s lobby, you’ll find it at Office Furniture Expo in Atlanta. We sell new and gently used office furniture that will help you ensure that your guests are always comfortable and your lobby area is welcoming. You can visit our website to check out our office furniture, or call us at (770) 455-0440 if you have any questions or if you need help with design ideas.