{"id":1385,"date":"2021-07-16T13:08:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T10:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/partner-c.com.ua\/?p=1385"},"modified":"2026-09-14T10:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T07:07:46","slug":"porady-dlya-resepshn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partner-c.com.ua\/en\/blog\/porady-dlya-resepshn\/","title":{"rendered":"Reception Tips: How to Design the Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first thing office visitors see is the reception<\/strong>, so this zone deserves special attention. A cosy, well-thought-out interior raises the trust of clients and partners, and the reception desk becomes the “face” by which a company is judged from the doorstep.<\/p>\n

This guide gathers practical reception tips<\/strong>: how to choose the placement, construction, form, materials and lighting to create a welcoming entrance area. After all, a reception should be not only beautiful but also functional, convenient and practical \u2014 it is both a company’s calling card and a full-fledged workplace for the administrator.<\/p>\n

What the reception area is<\/h2>\n

A reception is a desk at the entrance that serves as a place for registering and advising guests. Administrators spend their workday behind it, so it’s important that the construction be presentable yet practical and convenient to work at.<\/p>\n

The reception is also the first orientation point for a visitor: a well-placed desk immediately shows where to go and sets the wayfinding through the office. So it’s worth considering alongside the design of the entrance area \u2014 more on that in the article Office Corridor: How to Design It Functionally<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Placement and waiting area<\/h2>\n

The reception is installed in a well-chosen spot so it combines harmoniously with the interior. In small offices the desk is often placed right at the entrance, and in large office centres \u2014 in the foyer. Such a location ensures free access to the info desk and prevents crowding.<\/p>\n

If space allows, a waiting area is arranged nearby: sofas for guests’ comfort and small tables for filling out documents. This makes visitors’ stay more pleasant even before the meeting begins.<\/p>\n

Construction, size and forms of a reception<\/h2>\n

A reception is a two-level construction with a facade part and an internal block. The upper countertop is what clients see and use, while the lower shelf is adapted to the administrator’s needs; the internal compartment holds office equipment and stores documents.<\/p>\n

Size is one of the key criteria: the height should be convenient for a visitor filling out a document but not clutter the administrator’s view, while the width and length are calculated from the room’s size. Depending on the location, the desk’s form is chosen:<\/p>\n