Reception Furniture Ideas for a Stylish and Welcoming Space
Your reception area is the first impression many visitors will have of your business, so creating a space that feels warm, welcoming and distinctly yours is well worth the thought.
The right reception furniture can help you make the most of your space and give visitors a sense of your company before they’ve even reached the reception desk.
At Fair Trade Furniture, we believe beautiful furniture should also feel good in every sense. Our distinctive ranges combine thoughtful design, comfort and natural materials, with every piece handmade by our skilled partners in Java, Indonesia.
With that in mind, here are some ideas to help you create a reception space that visitors will remember for all the right reasons.
1. Put comfort first
Even if visitors are only spending a short time in your reception area, comfortable seating can make a real difference.
The Semarang range is a wonderful choice for creating a reception space that feels stylish, welcoming and professional. Its distinctive high-backed, asymmetrical shape has been thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and ergonomic support. With chairs, sofas and matching tables available, it’s easy to create a cohesive and relaxing seating area.
For a cosier, more intimate feel, the Jogya Range is another excellent option. Its high, wrap-around sides create a comfortable, cocoon-like seat, while the lower side makes it easy to chat with someone beside you or reach for a drink.
2. Choose furniture with a story
Furniture can say a lot about a business. If sustainability and ethical sourcing are part of your organisation’s values, your reception area is a great space to bring those values to life.
At Fair Trade Furniture, we work with partners in Java, where our furniture is handmade by skilled carpenters and weavers. Fair trade is at the heart of what we do. Our suppliers set their own prices and are therefore able to offer decent wages to their workers.
Natural rattan and other carefully selected materials give our furniture a warm, tactile feel, adding character and helping to soften the more corporate look of a reception space.
3. Make the most of your space
Reception areas come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, so choosing furniture that suits the space you have is really important.
If you have a smaller reception or want to avoid making the room feel crowded, our Bantul range could be a great option. Its compact proportions make the most of limited space without compromising on comfort or style.
For larger or more flexible spaces, Jepara gives you more freedom to experiment with the layout. Its low-backed, modular design can be arranged in different ways, making it easy to adapt the seating to suit the space. It’s an especially useful option if your reception area needs to be used in different ways throughout the day.
4. Bring your brand colours into the room
Our furniture is available in a wide selection of fabrics and colours, giving you the freedom to create a look that complements your branding.
With hundreds of fabric possibilities across our collections, you can choose something understated and sophisticated or introduce a bold splash of colour.
Think about how your furniture will work alongside your logo, wall colours, lighting and flooring. The right fabric choice can help tie these elements together and bring the whole reception area to life.
5. Create a space where people want to sit
A reception area doesn’t always need to feel formal or corporate.
Instead of simply lining chairs up against a wall, why not create small, inviting seating areas? Pair comfortable chairs with a side or coffee table to create a space where visitors can read, use their devices or have a conversation while they wait.
The Semarang, Jogya and Bantul collections offer a range of chairs and complementary pieces that can be mixed and matched to create a comfortable seating area that works for your space.
Above all else, create a reception that feels good
At Fair Trade Furniture, we want to make furniture that looks beautiful, feels genuinely comfortable and has a story you can feel good about.
If you’d like to see the collections for yourself, you can explore our Semarang, Jogya, Bantul, Jepara and Kartosuro ranges online, contact us or come and visit us at one of our shows to experience the furniture in person.
