Chaos to Order - Chicago Professional Organizing Experts for Home and Office
Chaos to Order – Chicago Professional Organizing Experts for Home and Office
Professional Organizing Services
  • Home
  • Services
    • Home Organizing
    • Office Organizing Services
    • Home Management
    • Unpacking Services
    • Life Transitions
    • Speaking
    • Gift Certificates
  • Pricing
  • Schedule an Appointment
  • About
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • About Chaos to Order
    • Reviews
    • Work with Us
  • Press
    • Print Media
    • Broadcast Media
  • Resources
    • Client Satisfaction Survey
    • Organizing Tips
    • Record Retention Schedule
    • Help for Hoarders
    • Where to Donate Used Items
  • Blog
MENU CLOSE back  

First Impressions: How to Organize Your Office Reception Area

You are here:
  1. Home
  2. Office Organizing, Tip of the Day
  3. First Impressions: How to Organize Your Office Reception Area

organized office reception areaThe reception area of your company determines the first impression a customer or visitor receives. Does your office project organization and efficiency, or does it showcase clutter and chaos? If it’s messy, what kind of impression does that give your customers? Might it tell them that you are going to handle their job in a sloppy way? What can you do to make the reception area of your office project a clean and organized environment? Here are some solutions:

Examine the Layout: Do you need to incorporate furniture to fill up the space and make it look more inviting? Attractive sofas and benches will not only give customers a comfortable place to wait, they will also add to the appeal of the space.  A reception desk with a raised front panel is optimal to make the office look professional and tidy. It also does a great job at hiding papers and supplies that need to be accessible.

Clear the Desk: What is kept out on the reception desk?  A phone and computer are certainly needed, but beyond that, the front desk should be kept clear of papers, supplies and personal items. You want to give your customers the feeling that you are there for them, not that you have this other pile of work to deal with. If clutter on the desk is a problem, clear it off promptly and make sure it is always clear at the end of each day.

Magazine Selection: How many magazines are on display in the reception area? Can your customer pick from stacks and stacks? Limit the choices to just a few current issues and place them in a wall mounted magazine rack. This will make the space look more tidy and won’t make your customers feel like they’ll be waiting for hours with all the reading materials!

Let there be Light: Lighting is a key element to set the mood for the incoming customer. If the lighting is dark, dreary and outdated, your customer may feel that way while sitting in the reception area. Pay attention to the lighting and the mood you feel when in the room. Update the lights and brighten up the space with fixtures and uplifting colors on the walls.

Prepare for the Season: Keep an umbrella stand handy, and a closet for coats or place hooks on the wall if closet space is not available. Invest in sturdy floormats that can handle the wear and tear of snow and salt so the office reception floor area will remain tidy as well.

First impressions matter and so does your reception area. An organized environment appeals to all, so do what you can to organize your space today!

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Posted on November 18, 2014
By Monica FrielOffice Organizing Tip of the Day
Tags:office organizationorganized office layoutReception Areasponsored post
FacebookshareTwittertweetPinterestpin it

About the author

Monica Friel is president and founder of Chaos to Order. Monica manages and trains a staff of professional organizers who specialize in everything from household clutter to corporate chaos. She also represents brands and speaks publicly as an expert in the field of organizing. Learn more about Monica and Chaos to Order and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Google+.

Related posts

Acrylic Drawer Organizers
Get Organized By Creating a Place for Every Little Thing
March 29, 2022
Organized Hanging Clothes
How To Organize Hanging Clothes By Color
February 2, 2022
Dirty clothes fly into laundry basket as family prepares to wash.
How do you declutter when you want to keep everything?
January 18, 2022
3340
Clear The Christmas Clutter and Start 2022 Organized!
January 1, 2022
IMG_4364
Store Like Things Together
December 16, 2021
Young,Woman,Arranging,Clothes,At,Wardrobe
Get Ready to Declutter your Home for Winter with These Expert Tips
November 17, 2021
Organizing Tips by Email
One email per month with helpful organizing tips. No spam.
Chaos to Order Chicago Professional Organizer in the media
RSS Chaos To Order Blog
  • Get Organized By Creating a Place for Every Little Thing
  • How To Organize Hanging Clothes By Color

© 2021 Chaos to Order, Inc.
 

Loading Comments...