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When it comes to buying a new modern reception desk—or any office reception furniture, for that matter—I’ve got to tell you, the approach that most people use is pretty much the same. The search usually begins in one or two places: either online, or in local brick-and-mortar locations.

No matter where people look, the mental approach is still the same. They look until they find something that is visually appealing, put it in a shopping cart, plunk down the trusty old credit card, scratch it off the list, and wait for it to be delivered. Seems ...

There are brown ones, black ones, big ones, small ones, cheap ones, and really costly ones. There are wooden ones and laminate ones, knocked-down ones and fully-assembled ones, free shipping and paid options. YIKES!!! What’s a buyer to do?

Some industries are overloaded with product availability and options to choose from. The office reception industry happens to be one of them. For the most part, it’s something that most businesses need if they are expecting visitors. After all, you can’t have people wandering around your business without dir...

Think of an amazing place you have visited before, but sometimes forget to return to. Most of the people who live there have amazing talents and really original ideas. The best part about going there is that no matter of who you are, everyone who visits comes away with a somewhat different experience. The residents occupying this place are capable of talents that stagger the imagination, but most of them have no idea they have this secret gift.

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Your own mind. When visited, it can transform a company from average to...

Many people believe they can find anything they need on the Internet, from screen door replacements for submarines to instant body fat reduction pills. As ridiculous as that may sound, there seem to be products available on the web to do most anything. Well, that may be true, but when it comes to looking for the perfect modern reception desk or conference table, many people are stumped. Here’s why…

The really smart shoppers looking for the perfect modern office furniture piece know that there is a lot more involved than just finding a modern r...

No one office space is exactly the same as any other, without the use changing from company to company. No one person’s design preferences can be exactly the same as everyone else’s, while also suiting every company’s individual branding needs. No one company’s process is exactly the same as the one next door, requiring the exact same configuration and tools as a completely difference business. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about a modern reception area, a conference room, or an open workspace—however...

They are asking you to be unreason...

Throughout the country, manufacturers of ready-made office reception furniture have made its purchase easy.Whether it’s a modern reception desk, a coffee table, or seating, it’s all fairly effortless. As a result, most office reception areas look just like the one next door. As each modern office emulates the one next to it, it becomes more and more desirable to have a modern office interior workspace that is uniquely different and exudes personality and creativity. All smart entrepreneurs want to have their workplace—and everything about their...

There once was a time when reception desks were not yet modern, and were only accessible in retail stores. You had to spend time shopping at many different places, looking at one reception desk after another—and whether or not you found the perfect fit for your reception area and business profile, you had to settle for one. Often, you’d have to pay insane prices just to get one you really weren’t that excited about. Add a conference table, a few desks, and seating, and you were looking at a chunk of change.

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View our full collection of modern conference room tables and credenzas we think will inspire you!

As you scroll through these design examples, you will find that each has its own design specialty. One design may have outstanding visuals; another may have other features that inspire you. This does not mean that all of these designs will be perfect for your conference room, or have elements you can copy. Rather, they will provide exceptional inspiration to motivate you to get on board the design train with your office meeting space.

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The familiar workplace that we all know is in for some incredible changes over the next few years. How do we know? Technology is leading the charge together with the fact that the Boomers are leaving the workplace and the younger generation’s numbers are getting larger. The millennials have grown up in a different age, with a new set of rules that create different demands.

From my perspective alone, as a modern office furniture provider, I can see the contemporary office design demand increasing. Businesses want to look and feel more in the ...

Why is a design theme a challenge?

Targeting a design theme for your reception area is pretty much like beginning to design a marketing strategy for your business. For an office reception area (like marketing copy) to be more than just beautiful design content, targeting the design theme to the audience is an important first step. While we all think of marketing to get customers attracted to our business, few consider continuing the attraction process once we have them at our workplace.

A targeted design theme helps to internally market you...