Remember the old saying “First impressions are lasting impressions”?The lobby is your business's first chance to make an impression, making it a valuable aspect of your company's success. As such, it's important that you display a room that's not only aesthetically pleasing but also reflects confidence and sets the tone for visitors. While that may seem like a challenging feat, a few design tips are all you need to make it happen. Here's how to utilize your office furniture and decor to create a space your clients won't want to leave. 

How to Make Your Lobby Feel More Welcoming

1. Use Warm, Inviting Colors

Gray has been an unstoppable trend in interior design in recent years, and while it's attractive, cool colors can make a space feel sterile. For that reason, consider using warmer shades for decor, office furniture, and walls. If you can't resist utilizing a neutral or cool tone of paint, try to create balance with wooden desks and end tables, along with warm-toned leather and cloth upholstery. 

2. Choose Multiple Seating Options

Single-person seats are a traditional choice for lobbies. However, it's not a one-size-fits-all scenario. For example, some individuals struggle to comfortably sit in standard chairs, while others may prefer to sit away from the crowd. To ensure the comfort of your clients, select a variety of office seating styles, including single, double, and even triple-person chairs and couches. If there's enough space, create multiple seating sections and make sure there are enough spots to prevent overcrowding. 

3. Create a Welcoming Ambiance

Instead of fluorescents, opt for warm lighting sconces, pendants, and table lamps in your sitting space. Not only does this step complement the aesthetics of the office furniture, but it also creates a cozy atmosphere. Additionally, silence can be overwhelming, so consider playing soft music in the background or play a company commercial on a wall mounted screen.  Sit in your lobby to watch and listen like your visitors do.  Is it noisy, loud, chaotic?  Is it clean? Are there twelve year old magazines laying around?  Check this area at least twice each day.

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