Your reception area is usually the first place a visitor will see, and it sets the tone for your business. That’s why it’s essential to make a good first impression.
When you come to design your reception area, think about the message you want to convey. For instance, if your brand is aimed towards a younger market, you might want a bright, vibrant colour scheme.
On the other hand, if you want to convey stability and trust, it helps to use high-quality materials in softer, more muted tones.
Aim for comfort and style
As well as your décor, your flooring should complement the design and branding of your company. Choose colours, patterns, and textures that blend with your overall theme and give a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
However, you should bear in mind that the reception area typically experiences high foot traffic, so you’ll need a durable flooring material that can withstand wear and tear over time. Hardwearing flooring options include ceramic tiles, vinyl, and certain types of hardwood.
If you want to offer comfort and reduce noise, then carpet or carpet tiles are a good choice. Carpet is soft underfoot and absorbs sound, which will help to reduce noise levels in a busy reception.
Use entrance matting to reduce maintenance
Visually, décor matters when you want to make a favourable first impression. But so does practicality.
No matter how good your reception looks, that vital first impression can be ruined by a bad experience due to unsuitable flooring. The most common problems tend to be slippery or dirty flooring.
You can avoid these issues with the use of entrance matting. This type of matting acts as a barrier to prevent mud from being trampled into the building.
Non-slip entrance matting will enhance safety and improve cleanliness by trapping mud, water and debris from footwear as people enter the building. By capturing dirt and moisture at the entrance, you’ll protect your interior flooring from damage and wear.
Highlight your brand with customised flooring
Branding your flooring with your company logo is a great way to make a memorable first impression. Why not customise your entrance matting with your logo or company name – or use the same branding across the whole floor?
Customised mats at the entrance to your business will enhance brand visibility – or carpet tiles with your company logo can be arranged to create a distinctive pattern. It’s simple to produce carpets or carpet tiles with your brand logo.
Alternatively, if you don’t want to carpet the whole area, bespoke rugs can be placed in key areas of your reception. Rugs are particularly effective if you want to create a comfortable seating area for visitors. The combination of sofas and rugs makes a more homely and less corporate waiting area.
Printed vinyl flooring is the most eye-catching flooring option as it’s manufactured using high-resolution techniques to print graphics. While tile manufacturers can create custom ceramic or porcelain tiles with your company logo, this tends to be more expensive and often not as distinct as printed luxury vinyl.
We can supply the perfect flooring for your reception area
Contact 1st Choice Flooring Solutions to chat about your flooring project – we offer free information and advice.
We understand the needs of the commercial sector and are happy to install your new flooring in a way that will cause minimal disruption. All of our work is carried out to the highest standard by experienced, DBS-checked and CSCS-certified flooring fitters.
To discover the perfect flooring solutions for your healthcare organisation, call us on 01902 681 522 or email: info@1stchoiceflooringsolutionsltd.co.uk