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Have you ever written an important phone number on a napkin or the back of an envelope? On the one hand, you get the information scribbled down; on the other, that piece of paper is so insubstantial, it gets lost or trashed by you or someone else.

Laying out a quality plan with a definitive, thought-provoking end goal will yield a much better long-term result than a plan that only solves a temporary need.

Think of a fishbowl: the last thing that fish discover is water. That’s because when you’re in it, all you can see is what’s outside.

The modern office environment is no different. When things don’t go well at work, everything else can become a consideration for change: bonuses, discipline, training, and even promotional increases. Few, people however, ever think about the things contained in the office as a possible solution.

Here’s a story I heard that speaks to the value of things in the workplace environment in comparison with other approaches to issues like poor communication and lack of performance.

As you peruse these office reception-area designs, notice how each features a design element that makes it unique unto itself. One reception area may feature a cool color combination, while another may have a special collection of materials. While they are all unique in their own right, certain designs may or may not fit your room or business style. Even so, they can offer up inspirational ideas that will allow you to peer into the realm of office design possibility, and motivate and inspire you to integrate the modern office design movement into your workspace.

Seven Outstanding Modern Reception-Area Designs to Inspire You

Changing your working position regularly helps to prevent back problems.

If you have an existing back problem then standing at a high desk for parts of your day rather than sitting all day at a standard desk can offer great relief and help the recovery process when back problems occur. People of various heights can easily adjust their desk according to specific needs - which can be of great benefit for those of a taller stature to prevent them from stooping.

Electric operation means that people can easily adjust their desk height which is ver...

Do you have a perfect office workspace? Is it too perfect to work in or not perfect enough? One of the mysteries in life is why many people spend so much time working in their office and so little time actually making it workable. In most offices, there are many things that can be done to make work more productive, visually appealing and have visitors be more informed.

There is a difference between a workplace and having a workable place to work. It becomes a “workplace” when having a place to sit (or stand) and perform a task is the only cons...

90 Degree Office Concepts is more than just an ecommerce site to pick out a reception desk, put it in a cart and leave. You get to put thought into the perfect furniture for your space, budget, size, company profile, function, and scheme. Your top benefit here is the ability to capture your company’s most impressive profile by design, and show it with imagination-yours. To get started, just make a selection, call or email us and we will help turn your dream-space into reality, affordably.

Football season is here again in full pads (excuse my pun). When it comes to sports, intelligent human beings lose themselves in the realm of fanatical behavior; they paint their faces, carry fences, tout signs of rage and even wear costumes that would rival any child’s Halloween behavior.

Each game is a reason to celebrate; therefore we have tailgate parties, cooking food in stadium parking lots, pitching tents and boasting an undying commitment to the cause. Mention a word of disbelief, and you run the risk of being verbally trampled upon, t...

Many people struggle with selecting the colors best suited for their modern reception area. That’s because there are so many to choose from, and many don’t understand the benefits and distractions of color. I believe getting clear about the purpose behind your selection is the first step in getting it right. Every business has something crucial it needs to communicate to its audience. Color is a great source for bringing that communication to the forefront. Getting in touch with the true definition of communication should be the primary conside...

Let’s shine some light on the real issues do-it-yourself office designers face when setting out to design their workspaces. A conference room design, for example, seems simple enough…select a conference table you like, or one that fits your budget, put it in the middle of your room, place a few chairs around it, and voilà! You’re done…right?

On second thought, there may be a couple of other things you want to address. You need to get the size right, and maybe the color. That’s not too difficult, either…or is there more?

If you have a successful company with visiting customers, you have probably already discovered the advantage of setting rational expectations—one provided by a cool, modern reception area. If you haven’t yet done so, let me share some tips with you that I hope you’ll find helpful.

Most people are inspired, influenced, and make choices according to what they see. For others, it’s according to what they feel. A reception area that taps into both areas of inclination acts as a tone-setter. The feature presentation of any modern office reception area is your reception desk. Designing the perfect one for your business is an art, not a random exercise. So, how do you design the perfect one for you?