Creating an Inviting Waiting Room for Your Business
July 31, 2012
Creating an inviting waiting room at the office requires a few basics so visitors feel welcome. Don’t let guests get bored while sitting in uncomfortable chairs. Create a space that makes a good first impression by considering providing anything from reading material to water for guests to enjoy while they wait. By choosing the right seating and storage items any wait can go by in a flash.
Comfortable and stylish seating is a must for the waiting room. Look for chairs that provide a plush place to sit and have a design that works well with the rest of the office decor. Consider a chair upholstered in leather with a metal frame for a modern, sleek look. For a more traditional space consider something with classic details like a warm, wood frame.
Keep any seating area organized with a wall-mounted magazine rack. Magazine racks with several different compartments make magazines easy to browse, and it create a cleaner look than storing them on a table. The wall mounted design is a great space saver, and some can also be used for pamphlets.
Another wall mounted storage accessory that everyone will appreciate is a coat rack. This way people have a place to leave their jackets when they walk in the door. For a larger waiting room you can even add a free standing coat rack.
For an added complimentary touch put out a water dispenser and some plastic cups so visitors can grab a drink while they wait. Don’t forget to add a small trash can for when guests are done with their drink. Add a small table and you’re waiting area is ready to receive visitors. By adding a few thoughtful touches any office can make a great first impression.