Modern Reception Furniture Solutions for Your Business

Creating a stylish reception space is incredibly important for modern businesses. Part of creating the perfect space involves knowing the hottest new products. This article highlights several of the industries best reception furniture solutions sure to enhance your space with the contemporary look your in search of!

When designing a visitors area most consumers start with the seating. That being said there are a host of new reception seating solutions available from brands like Offices To Go. For those unfamiliar with this awesome brand, their products are manufactured by Global Total Office and offer the same industry leading quality. The best part, all of their furniture and seating is stocked in a variety of color options to meet the time constraints and decor needs of any office space. Products like the new 1210 stacking guest chair offer the modern look and comfort simply unmatched by other chairs in the same price range. At $67.99 each, these chairs create a contemporary feel, offer a comfortable sit, and provide durability for a long life. Available with bulk pricing and free shipping these modern reception chairs are truly an excellent value!

When it comes to modern reception seating, OFM, Inc. is always an excellent choice. Their host of products from the new NET series are making waves throughout the furniture and seating community and garnering a host of positive feedback from consumers. Products like the new Net Series Beam Seating solution are perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications. The durable steel mesh design is offered in 7 stand out colors and models like the NB-3G even include a frosted glass table for added user versatility.

In addition to the Net series reception beam seating a variety of cool new reception tables are also available to match. The OFM frosted glass reception table NGT-2 is an incredible sit stand solution that works great in contemporary environments as well as bistros. The 1/2" thick glass surface and powder coated steel frame ensure long time good looks. Priced at only $185.99 this Net series office table is a real bargain. As an added bonus, this product is GREENGUARD Certified and helps to reduce our overall carbon footprint while improving indoor air quality. Finding a deal is great, but if you can help the environment at the same time its fantastic!

No modern reception space can be complete without a modern reception station! Any industry professional worth their salt will tell you nobody offers more contemporary reception desks than Mayline. With a slew of popular casegoods collections it would be too hard to highlight all of the top Mayline reception desks. For the sake of today's article we will have to make due with one. The good news is it's a real winner! The Brighton BT27LCR reception desk by Mayline is available in 2 attractive finishes and includes free shipping. A nice bonus considering the insanely low price of $502.99! This modern reception desk includes a suspended file pedestal for storage and added value. Overall, the Brighton casegoods line is perfect for the needs of any growing business. The variety of matching U Shaped Executive Desks, wall cabinets, and modern boardroom tables ensure a classy look in any area. Brighton is a collection that's sure to be around for years. This top seller allows shoppers to create and add on to their existing space easily and within budget.

So we all know reception areas consist of seating, tables, and a front desk. However, there are often several small details commonly overlooked during the design process. Popular offices accessories should always be accounted for in the budget process. The good news is, several of the hottest reception area accessories are quite affordable. Products like the Global Total Office coat tree will improve your space for only $179.99. This super cool coat rack is available in 3 colors and will match modern or traditionally styled areas perfectly. Additionally, products like literature racks are also great enhancement products sure to improve to overall appeal of your visitors area and should definitely be considered.

While keeping guests comfortable and impressed are top concerns. It's equally important to remember the needs of your employees. Keeping your front desk associate comfortable and working efficiently starts with quality ergonomic seating. Often, this will be an area where savings are easily achieved. Modern office chairs from brands like Boss are definitely worth a look! Chairs like the new B6286 ergonomic task chair provide a host of user friendly features and a consumer friendly price of only $149.99. These mesh back office chairs not only look great, they preform great too!

Hot New Products for the Modern Conference Room

When it comes to business furniture, keeping up with the latest trends can be costly. However, these awesome new products for the conference room will improve your meeting efficiency without breaking your budget. From lecterns to modern tables, you'll love these hot new products!

First up, the B44LEC lectern. This cool modern product from Global Total Office is an excellent way to enhance your space. This unit is mobilized for ease of movement and features an angled stand for holding important notes while presenting. The integrated pencil ledge is a nice bonus feature that really comes in handy. Priced at $315.99, these office lecterns should be a staple in any contemporary conference room where productivity and style are important.

Another awesome conference room product that should be a permanent fixture in your boardroom is the B5672FPB. This modern presentation board conveniently matches the B44LEC lectern above and can be purchased as a package deal for added savings. Quite honestly the two look fantastic together and provide a truly cohesive and modern look to any space. The B5672FPB is available in 10 laminate finishes and boasts a durable mobile design. The ease of mobility and overall versatility of this product make it one of the hottest items on the market in 2013.

When it comes to modern conference room furniture, perhaps no brand offers a wider selection of products than Mayline. The 1010PC presentation stand for example offers an all in one package to a variety of virtual meeting needs. The stand is designed to support laptops, overhead projectors, and LCD projectors effectively. The front projector surface adjusts across 3 positions in 4" increments. The neutral black finish with anthracite surface ensure a matching look with nearly any decor. Priced at $265.99 this product is an excellent value and will surely improve your next meeting or presentation.

Next up, the super stylish and incredibly popular Verde conference table. This hot item from the Cherryman Industries Furniture brand is truly a hot ticket item. Available in 2 unique finishes, the Verde office table creates a modern atmosphere in any room it accompanies. The white glass painted leg inserts accent the overall table them to perfection. With three sizes available, the Verde table is perfect for nearly any sized boardroom. This typically stock product ships quickly for those in need of discount office furniture in a hurry. When it comes to modern conference tables, look to the Verde furniture collection by Cherryman. You'll definitely be impressed!

Your conference room will not be complete without quality seating. That being said it was absolutely essential to include one of the top new conference room chairs on the market for this article's last item. The 11790B office chair by Offices To Go boasts an incredible amount of style and comfort. This multi functional swivel chair offers a breathable back and attention grabbing chrome frame that's sure to garner a multitude of positive compliments. Priced at $185.99 these modern conference chairs are available with bulk discounts and include a variety of top ergonomic attributes for added versatility. Features like pneumatic seat height adjustment, a knee tilt mechanism, and twin wheel carpet casters ensure a long life of quality and comfort.

In the long run, there is no limit to the amount of cool products you can utilize in the conference room. This versatile space can be designed with any style as long as it's built for efficiency! Additional products like modern wall cabinets and even modular office tables are definitely worth considering for those creating a new conference room from scratch.

Upgrades in your home 2013

Today I am writing about possible ways of upgrading your home in 2013. I will be discussing kitchens, bedrooms, and a few other ideas for your modern home..

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turn a small bedroom into a sanctuary

A small bedroom can easily become cramped and untidy, making it impossible to relax. Ideally, your bedroom should be a calm, personal space to escape to, so we’ve put together some of our top tips for bringing it back to life, giving you somewhere to unwind and enjoy!

Reclaim floor space. Decide what the largest things in your room are – for most of us, the wardrobe and the bed take up the most space. Combine these two with a storage bed, which can hold your clothes and linen underneath, and ditch the bulky wardrobe to open the room out more. If you have the budget, consider investing in a memory-foam mattress – they’re incredibly comfortable and will ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Replace bedside cabinets with wall-mounted shelving, and keep other items on high-up shelves so that you still have room to move around.

Decorate. Brighter colours will instantly make your room appear airier and more inviting. You can contrast this with deeply coloured fabrics for curtains and bedding, to create a touch of luxury and an element of texture to the room. If the room is particularly plain, take a look at some wall decals - these give you the opportunity to personalise without sticking pins into the wall or making any permanent changes. For a real sanctuary-like feel, add some fairy lights to make the room seem warm and cosy in the evening.

Get comfy. Make your room more cosy and pleasant to spend time in by loading up on soft, comfortable bedding and furnishings. Throws and fleece blankets will make your bed nicer to relax on for reading and watching TV, while if you have the floor space a dedicated reading nook can be thrown together in no time with just a soft chair, a lamp and a small area to keep a pile of books!

updating your kitchen: keeping it on trend for 2013

Kitchens have taken on a whole new social life recently, changing from a designated “behind the scenes” work area to a room often more lived in than our lounges or dining rooms. Modern styles have come to reflect that, using contemporary designs and appliance integration to create a clutter-free living space that’s suitable for dining and entertaining as well as cooking. While there are a number of practical ways in which we can achieve this new trend, we’re going to focus on some of the easier design aspects, giving you the opportunity to give your kitchen a refresher without having to spend a fortune.

Changing the colour scheme of the walls and floor is one of the fastest and most effective ways to update your kitchen. Modern designs tend to go for minimalist look, so pale hues with bold contrasting features are definitely the way forward. White or off-white with a border of black tiles definitely gives this effect, creating a bright yet stylised design.

Backsplashes over the counters are traditionally created with tiles, but the grouting can sometimes be difficult to keep clean. Glass backsplashes are the latest trend, reducing workload by only requiring a quick wipe-down once in a while. The extra bonus is that you can place an intricate design or tile pattern behind the glass front, keeping your creation clean and beautiful!

Updating the flooring in your kitchen can take a little more work, but makes a huge difference to the look and feel of the room. Your choices are almost endless, but make sure you go for something that matches the rest of the room. Wood or bamboo looks impressive and is bang on trend right now, but if the rest of your kitchen is already very bright or is particularly large, it can give it a washed-out look. If this is the case, large dark tiles create a heavier base to the room, and as a bonus they’re also incredibly durable.

the bigger bed the better sleep

Is your other half relentlessly tossing and turning over in the middle of the bed at night? This might sound familiar to every couple who shares a bed together as our darling partners’ bad sleeping habits are the number one bedroom complaint that leads to poor sleep.

Getting a larger blanket could certainly solve the problem of your partner holding the edge of the duvet and rolling away to the other side, but for everything else, considering a bigger bed might be a better solution. Below we have listed 5 interesting facts that show many reasons why you should increase the size of your bed:

1. The British Sleep Council have shown in a recent study that the size of the bed has a significant effect on the quality of your sleep. Obviously, if you have more space to sleep and rest it is less likely that you will be disturbed by your partner’s midnight shufflings.
2. A standard double bed which is 135cm wide only gives each sleeper about 67cm of sleeping space. When you think about this number the individual space given by a double mattress is way less than the total width of small single bed (small single beds are 75cm wide)
3. Americans notoriously like to super size things and this is true of their beds as well. Even our more conservative European neighbours are more clued up on this and a prevalence of kingsize beds over double beds on the continent proves they are ahead of us when it comes it bed space.
4. Contrary to the common belief, a superking bed or king size bed doesn’t cost a lot more than a double bed. Adding a few pounds is a small compromise considering the fact that you will be sleeping in a big bed for many years to come.
5. The last reason, but far from the least, is that you will spend almost one third of your life in bed sleeping and who knows how many years more you will spend reading, watching TV and doing other activities.

Camille is a home furniture enthusiast and writes on behalf of Wedo Beds

why you deserve a comfortable bed

Everyone deserves a good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed. We spend approximately a third of our lives in bed, so whether you’re looking for a single bed for young ones or a double bed or king-size bed for you and your partner, it’s important to choose the right bed and mattress for your needs.

Choosing a mattress

With mattresses, you tend to get what you pay for and scrimping on price is almost always a false economy. For example, if you think $1,000 is a lot to pay for a mattress, bear in mind that if you change your mattress every seven years as advised by The Sleep Council, it will cost you and your partner less than 40 cents a night for a good night’s sleep. Considering all the benefits that sleep brings, it’s a small price to invest in your health and well-being.

Different types of mattresses

The main types of mattresses available are:

• Open-coil mattresses/sprung mattresses
• Pocket-sprung mattresses
• Memory foam mattresses
• Latex mattresses
• Foam mattresses

Each type of mattress will suit different people. For example, if you suffer from allergies you may prefer a memory foam mattress or a latex mattress, whereas if your partner is significantly heavier or lighter than you, you may choose a pocket-sprung king size mattress with a high number of supportive springs over a cheaper open-coil mattress.

Mattress fillings

When buying a new bed, what you can’t see is as important as what you can see. A good-quality mattress filling will allow air to circulate and wick away moisture, which will stop you from getting hot and bothered in the night. Whether you choose pocket springs or memory foam, the key issue is getting great support from your mattress.

Back to bed

Many of us suffer from back problems at some point in our lives and an orthopaedic bed can offer the solution to a good night’s sleep. The best orthopaedic beds will give good all-round support. Don’t presume that you need the firmest bed available: it’s usually better to have a mattress that will support you rather than one that is too firm to mould to your body shape and size.

Sleep in style

Another consideration when you’re selecting a double or king-size bed is how it will fit in with the style of your bedroom. You may want to choose a bed frame or headboard to complement the surrounding décor, whether it’s smart traditional, cosy country cottage or contemporary chic. Match the fabrics or colours of your curtains and bed covers for striking effect. Or you could bring a touch of luxury into your bedroom with a leather bedframe, Egyptian cotton sheets and cushions with matching soft throws to keep you warm in winter.

Easy decorating secrets for 2013

Alexander Calzadilla

AG Home Goods

Awesome Office Furniture and Seating Brands for 2013

With so many furniture manufacturers available, it's hard to know which brand to choose. This article will shed some light on the subject and highlight several of the top furniture manufacturers for 2013. These awesome brands include Flash Furniture, Global Total Office, Mayline, Cherryman Industries, and OFM, Inc. Regardless of your home and business needs, these great companies have the products to keep you working in style and within budget.

Flash furniture is a relative new comer to the seating industry. That being said that have made a huge impression in their short tenure. There variety of affordable office chairs is simply unmatched. Interior designers and top furniture sales companies love Flash as they really understand the needs of the consumer. This popular seating corporation offers a seemingly limitless selection of mesh chairs and discount executive chairs to meet the needs of any space. In addition to chairs, Flash Furniture provides tables, recliners, and a host of other great products that ship quickly. For those looking for products in a hurry, find a dealer selling Flash products!

Global Total Office has been a reputable industry name for years. Their ergonomic office seating solutions are some of the most advanced and user friendly on the market. Products like the new G20 mesh chair and Zira desking collection have already been a huge in January. Along with seating and desking, Global Total Office provides a host of modern conference tables to meet the needs of any boardroom. Their customizable tables are available in a huge selection of finishes and surface shapes. Metal legs and contemporary style are easy to appreciate with these awesome office tables. Additionally, Global provides a host of GSA approved office furniture and seating for government entities. Looking for green and sustainable products? No problem, Global is a manufacturer that truly cares about our carbon footprint and takes the necessary time to have products thoroughly tested to the highest eco friendly standards.

A long time favorite of almost and business furniture provider, Mayline has rapidly become a household name for any reputable business. This industry leader has introduced a plethora of great products for the new year. Some of these include the new ergonomic commute chair and the ever popular e5 open desking collection. These easy to spec solutions offer comfort and efficiency improving features simply unmatched by other products at the same price point. Mayline furniture will undoubtedly start and end this year as one of the absolute best brands available. The quality craftsmanship of all their conference tables and training room tables is hard to beat. They are THE name is filing and storage products and truly set the bar when it comes to small home computer desks for educational and learning environments. Needless to say, Mayline rocks!

If you like quality executive office desks, you'll love Cherryman Industries in 2013. This casegoods furniture specialist makes there mark year after year in the desking community with top lines like Verde, Emerald, and Jade series desking. An old favorite of dealers that seems to be regaining industry steam is the Cherryman Amber furniture collection. This line of revamped desks and reception furniture really pops in the workplace. Cherryman brand products typically ship within 48 hours. A nice benefit for those on a time crunch!

Last but certainly not least, OFM, Inc. furniture and seating. While most of the manufacturers listed in this article specialize in one area. OFM, Inc. never settles and has made incredible strides in both the furniture and seating industries. As for seating, products like the new big and tall Avenger office chair are taking over in a hurry. This incredibly popular chair boasts a wide range of ergo friendly features and a consumer friendly price tag. Avenger office chair models are available in a choice of black or cream leather upholstery and offer a true taste of luxury in the workplace. In addition to to seating, OFM furniture like the ever popular Marque series curved reception desk models have become the number one selling reception station online. The new glass conference table models offer a super cool alternative to traditional wood veneer conference tables and bring and boardroom to life. Look for OFM, Inc. to be a major player in the contemporary office furniture manufacturing game in 2013. Dealers will be scrambling to stock their entire line of incredible products!

5 Top Executive Furniture Solutions for 2013

New for 2013 is an excellent selection of top quality executive furniture solutions from several industry leaders. Modern style seems to be the main trend, but in the midst of this new office furniture wave, new traditionally styled casegoods are also available. Enjoy these stylish desking solutions for your home and business.

Configuration 1: C1F1 Princeton Desk Set

Global Total Office has made huge waves in the modular casegoods furniture game this past year. New for 2013 is a variety of desk sets from the modern Princeton series. This collection of high quality laminate furniture is perfect for businesses looking for a way to transition into the contemporary look without going overboard. Princeton series furniture is the perfect combination of modern efficiency and traditional quality. Sets like the C1F1 desk package offer everything needed to create an effective executive work atmosphere to be proud of.

Configuration 2: Verde VL-749N Desk Package

If there's one trend sweeping the nation, it's the use of white in the workplace. This white accented desk set from Cherryman Industries is the perfect way to join the movement! The VL-749N is from the incredibly popular Verde line of modular office products. Verde offers a variety of white glass accented office desks and even professional conference tables to meet the needs of any contemporary workspace. This particular set includes a stylish modern table desk which is incredibly popular in both home and business applications. All in all, this set should be a big time hit in 2013.

Configuration 3: Stella SK2 Typical

In an article about executive furniture it's hard not to highlight the raining champ of this realm. Mayline furniture has long been a favorite of interior designers, furniture reps, and consumers alike. That being said, this Stella series typical is a real winner. The SK2 set boasts a luxurious toffee finish that is truly unique. The rich wood grain and quality craftsmanship can be seen from a distance. In addition to desking, the Stella line offers beautiful rectangular reception desks that are sure to enhance any visitor space.

Configuration 4: e5 Office Desk Set

If you haven't had a chance to see the new e5 desking collection, please do yourself a favor and visit a showroom featuring this line. Mayline e5 products will undoubtedly become one of the hottest collections of modern furniture ever created. This easy to spec solution is simple to install, power, reconfigure, and best of all, afford! Mayline e5 furniture can be used to furnish everything from private offices, open plan spaces, and benching applications - all while promoting productivity and collaboration. The line is comprised of three basic elements: work surfaces, office storage products, and power/data solutions.

Configuration 5:  ST17ESP Sorrento Typical

Last but not least, the ST17ESP Sorrento Typical. When quality and office furniture are mentioned in the same conversation, the Sorrento casegoods collection is bound to come up. The ST17ESP typical is a perfect example of craftsmanship and luxury in the workplace. Traditional executive desk sets like this one boasts a high quality espresso finish that's hard to miss. This particular set offers everything needed to create and design a professional office configuration to be proud off. Sorrento is an absolute winner in 2013 for it's traditional style and overall good looks!

Professionally Designed Waiting Room Areas to Inspire Your Space

The waiting room or visitor area is the first place seen by most anyone visiting your place of business. First impressions are formed from this areas decor, style, and level of professionalism. Creating a stylish waiting room starts with an idea or inspiration. To provide that spark, this article will highlight several beautifully designed spaces sure to get your creative juices flowing!

Space 1: The Serpentine

Braden lounge furniture by Global Total Office highlights this space. The modular lounge seating set offers a serpentine shape that's sure to impress. Sets like the one highlighted here are perfect when space is at a premium. Braden's modular design and simplicity make it an easy to spec solution for almost any visitor area. The seemingly limitless array of Global upholstery solutions make interior designers dreams come true. This space is also accented with with a matching square coffee table and gorgeous tile floors. The marbled walls and blue fabric compliment each other nicely, while the whole area boasts a welcoming feel.

Space 2: Elegance On A Budget

The Mayline Santa Cruz collection of leather lounge furniture is hard to beat. This affordable line includes a variety of leather sofas, matching ottomans, and stylish seating sure to impress event he harshest of critics. In fact, all of the seating and items used in this room can be purchased as a set to ease the shopping process! Available in a choice of Almond or Black leather, Santa Cruz lounge furniture sets key on one of the hottest industry trends, light upholstery. Using white, cream, and almond colored materials show class and elegance without taking away from grandeur or the area it accompanies. Along with the seating, this unique visitors area includes full panel windows and contemporary wood wall paneling for an enhance modern appeal. The tile floors and retro side lamp pull this space together for an all around professional look.

Space 3: The Highrise

When it comes to waiting room furniture, OFM,Inc. offers one of the largest selections of quality products found industry wide. This fantastic modern office furniture manufacturer has built an excellent reputation based on customer service and awesome products that ship quickly. This space is a true testament to that fact. The highrise features a curved reception desk from the industry leading Marque reception station collection along with an abundance of sled based visitors chairs. As you can see, this area is all about the welcoming desk. The floors, natural lighting, tables, and seating are all geared towards bringing out the wow factor or the reception desk. The curved designed and plexi glass transaction panels truly make for an impressive space.

5 Cool Office Products for 2013

2012 is a thing of the past, and over the next year tons of new furniture and seating will be released by the industries best. Among those solutions are 5 really cool products available now. Starting the year off with a bang, manufacturers like Mayline, Global Total Office, and OFM have really outdone themselves and are poised for yet another year of market dominance. Enjoy these awesome new office chairs, accessories, and casegoods furniture.

Product 1: OFM Avenger Chair

Towards the end of 2012 this hot new executive chair made it's debut. The 810-LX and 811-LX chairs are built for everyday use. Able to withstand up to 500 lbs. this leather swivel chair is without a doubt big and tall capable. Surely this new seating solution will be amongst the top big and tall chairs of 2013. Available in black and cream leather, the 811-LX offers the versatility and style of chairs 3 times the price. The 810-LX boasts a 5" thick padded seat that's extra wide. Ergonomic features like the gas lift seat height adjustment and heavy duty casters make this awesome product a real value. Avenger chair models start at $454.99 and include free shipping from most dealers.

Product 1: ESI Journey Station

When it comes to ergonomics, ESI knows their stuff. As an industry leader of products designed to increase your workplace efficiency, ESI continues to impress with products like the new Journey Workstation. Models like the JC-LT boast limitless versatility and mobility. This hot new product is perfect for hospital and health care environments. Journey stations offer much more than a cool look, these mobile computer stations can be customized to meet the needs of any facility and are built extremely well. Units start at $1497.99 and include free shipping.







Product 3: Aberdeen AT22 Typical

Affordable executive desking configurations are always in high demand. One style that is rapidly growing in popularity is wall desks. This space saving style consists of modular desking designed to work along walls in order to make the most of your space. The AT22 Aberdeen Typical is a perfect example of this new trend. As with most all Mayline Furniture, the Aberdeen collection is extremely well made. This particular unit offers a choice of three finishes and includes a matching wardrobe file cabinet combo for added versatility. Price at $1489.99, this unit offers quite a bit for the money!


Product 4: Arch Computer Desk

Another hot product from Mayline, the Eastwinds Arch Computer Desk is a real winner. Priced at $105.99, this versatile home office desk is perfect for small spaces. As small computer desks go, this one offers more than most! The mobile design, bottom shelf, silver accents, and keyboard shelf are just a few of the hot features available on the 971 model desk. Like the modern office furniture look? This unit is perfect for you! Anthracite and medium cherry finishes highlight this little desk, and it's easy to picture the 971 in a loft or dorm room environment. No longer do students and young professionals alike have to settle for low quality products. Mayline has taken there same level of craftsmanship to the Eastwinds collection and matched it with affordability.


Product 5: G20 Office Chair

Utilizing an ergonomic seating solution in the workplace has become a staple of almost every business worldwide. Ergonomic office chairs are designed to keep you comfortable, efficient, and working posture perfect all day. Perhaps no new chair accomplishes these goals like the new G20 chair by Global Total Office. This high quality mesh back office chair offers the versatility and functionality desired by even the harshest of critics. The G20 features a cast aluminum base, adjustable arms, and sweeping design that's hard to miss. Looking further, the back of the chair is a special mesh composed of alternating vertical rows of clear elastomeric yarns and black polyester yarns. Ergonomic attributes include a new synchronized mechanism which is designed, so that as the back smoothly tilts, the seat also gently reclines and slides to the rear. Rest assured, the G20 will be taking home awards in 2013 as one of the top office chairs available on today's market!

Lobby Furniture Configurations with Style

Inspiring furniture can be seen in a variety of places. Schools, modern buildings, museums, and health care facilities are among the top locations. The one space these places have in common is the lobby. Lobby furniture with style sets a professional tone for any facility. A well designed and inspired layout shows class and elegance. This article highlights a variety of stunning lobbies designed to impress visitors while boasting efficient and well thought our designs.

Lobby 1: The Modern Lounger

The first lobby up features modern style that's hard to miss. This area incorporates a wide variety of modern accent furniture along with Mayline Santa Cruz tablet chair solutions in a stunning cream leather. As with most spaces, the lighting sets the tone! The beautiful standing lamp shown in the left corner catches the eye and effectively promotes the mood desired by the client. Overall this space gets an A+ on grade scale.

Lobby 2: Naturally lit

Sticking with the modern theme, lobby two boasts a contemporary sofa and lounge chairs from the Global Total Office Wind collection. This upholstered seating solution features metal legs that add to an industrial look popular in commercial lobby areas. The natural light and well thought out seating layout compliment each other perfectly. As an added touch, a matching Wind coffee table accompanies the room without over stating the simplicity of the atmosphere.

Lobby 3: Home Sweet Home

The Mayline furniture offered in this configuration offers a warming feel that is quite welcoming. Spaces with a traditional style of this nature are often popular for those in search of a homey atmosphere. To compliment the space, wood floors, accent tables, and wall art was used perfectly. The added touch of a potted plant offers a lively characteristic that pulls the whole space together. The wall colors chosen are also a highlight. It's easy to see the time and care taken to provide guests with a comfortable and professional waiting environment.

Lobby 4: Visitors Welcome

Lobby configuration 4 is designed to meet the needs of a business looking to accommodate a large amount of visitors. Utilizing an effective layout of gangable guest chairs, this client has effectively designed an efficient space with stunning style. The curved reception desk solution adds to the modern look while the reception tables and area rug compliment the dark wood floors. Again we see the proper use of natural lighting which saves on power and adds to the welcoming feel.

Lobby 5: Modular Flair

For those in search of versatility, OFM Uno seating solutions are the way to go. This modular furniture collection boasts a variety of contemporary sofas and tables designed for the ever change needs of modern businesses. Uno seating is available in a variety of two tone color options that really draw in guests. Featuring this product in your lobby will get you an abundance of compliments for certain. Accompanying the reception seating is a variety of wedge table and magazine table models from the OFM Profile series. These well designed and incredibly modern office tables are also available in a variety of color options to meet the needs of your decor. The tile floors and welcoming table pictured behind the chairs complete the look. As a favorite amongst interior designers, this lobby setup is nothing short of amazing.

Designing A Professional Reception Space in 3 Easy Steps

The reception area is an important part of any business. This area typically gives visitors there first impression of your establishment and a professional look always helps. This article will highlight three simple steps that will have you're waiting area professionally designed with ease. By identifying the needs of your space, and finding quality products within budget, you to can be the office hero by creating an area to be proud of.

Step 1: The Reception Desk

With any furniture purchase the first step should always be to measure. Creating a detailed floor plan will minimize headaches down the road. That being said, the first step in creating your space should be locating affordable reception desks. The main piece of furniture in any waiting, reception, and lounge type are is the reception desk and that's why it should be first on your list. It sets the tone for your business atmosphere. Quality manufacturers like Mayline furniture, Cherryman Industries, and OFM, Inc. provide a host of viable solutions to meet the needs of any decor and space. Popular styles include rectangular, L Shaped, and curved reception desk solutions. Once you've identified the a desk within the required dimensions of your space, with the style you love, add it to your cart and continue on to step two.

Here are some popular solutions to consider when shopping for reception desks online.

Napoli Reception Station

Marque Reception Desk

Aberdeen Reception Desk

Step 2: The Reception Seating

Step two in our journey to the perfect reception space is the seating. Identifying the style of reception seating to meet your needs requires a bit of research. The good news is, the research involves shopping so it's actually kind of fun! Several styles of seating are available for visitor areas. Modern products like beam seating are popular in upscale spaces with contemporary style. Lounge furniture like sofas, love seats, and recliners are commonly used in areas built to accompany less visitors and provide a more homey atmosphere. Wood guest chairs are a typical choice for law offices and areas with a distinguished presence. Regardless of your choice, shopping around is always recommended. Find seating that will compliment your chosen desk and most importantly fit within the dimensions of your space.

Here are some commonly used reception seating styles.

Beam Seating

Lounge Furniture Sets

Wood Guest Chairs

Step 3: Accessorize

By accessorizing your reception space you will create an efficient and professional space that welcomes guests and keeps them comfortable. Products like reception tables provide the perfect place for your guests to set their drinks, laptop, magazine, and other items while waiting. They also promote the style of your space. Items like magazine racks and literature organizers keep pamphlets well displayed and provide additional visual aids to your area. Utilizing lamps and plants is another great way to accessorize. Lamps will help to save on power when compared to large overhead fluorescents. Plants will bring your space to life and offer a vibrant, calming tone. Regardless of the accessories you choose,  remembering the small details always makes the difference between a good space and a great one.

Here are some popular reception area accessories to consider.

Reception Tables

Literature Organizers

Bookcases

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