A well designed reception lobby is important for creating a good first impression. To help impress guests and build trust, here are just a few reception lobby decor ideas that could be worth considering.

Spruce Up With Floor-standing Plants

Indoor plants can help to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere—which could be important for putting visitors at ease. When choosing plants, opt for something large and noticeable. Floor-standing plants like kentia palms, fiddle leaf fig trees and peace lily plants are all dramatic options. Just remember to place these plants somewhere where they will get enough sunlight and regularly maintain them (dead plants are not a good look!).

Swap Magazines For Books

Many companies place magazines in lobbies for visitors to read while they wait. However, magazines can quickly become damaged and outdated. A small library of books could be a better option. Choose books that are relevant to your business or likely to appeal to your average visitor.

Add Texture To Walls

Some office lobbies can have very plain walls. These can make a space feel dull and less inspiring. Find ways to add texture through wallpaper or murals. You can even apply wood paneling or a stainless steel sheet to walls to create a rustic or modern effect.

Illuminate Your Reception Desk

Use of lighting is important in a reception lobby—especially around the reception desk. Adding lights to the front of your reception desk or installing lighting on the wall behind can draw people towards it and make it more inviting. You could even consider adding an illuminated logo. You might also want to consider making use of some professional powder coating to help give the whole area a nice and attractive finish. Task lighting can also be hung from the ceiling above your reception desk to help workers see clearly what they’re doing. Warm lighting could help to create a more relaxing vibe.

Hang Up Some Art

You could also consider hanging up some art in your reception lobby to help make it more interesting. Choose artwork that reflects the impression you want to make on visitors. A relaxing traditional landscape painting could be a good choice if you want to build trust and make visitors feel calm. A vibrant abstract piece of artwork on the other hand could reflect a sense of creativity and could help visitors feel energized.

Display Awards and Achievements

A lobby is a great place for displaying your achievements. This could include certificates, news clippings or photos of past events/projects. This could help to build the trust of potential clients. Display these on walls in front of visitor seating.

Introduce Your Team

Some companies hang up photos and name plaques of all their staff members in order to introduce them to visitors. This can not only help clients identify staff members but can create a sense of belonging among your staff. Just make sure that you have permission from all your staff members to hang their photos up.

Install a Self-service Coffee Machine

A final idea to consider could be to give visitors the option to grab themselves a cup of coffee while they wait. A self-service coffee machine can be one of the most convenient ways to do this—preventing your staff from having to go out of their way to make coffee. This coffee machine could also be used by you and your team. This machine will need to be maintained and staff will need to be trained how to top it up.