Design / layout of reception areas

• Design your reception area so that documents, equipment and other essential workstation items are protected from intruders or attackers.
• Place passwords on computers or cash registers to prevent unwanted access.
• Provide a reception counter or desk high enough to protect the reception desk behind it.
• Additional security devices such as panic or alarm buttons can be placed discreetly under the reception desk.
• Install access control with badges or biometric recognition.
• Installing a CCTV system can also be useful. However, make sure you have a high quality CCTV camera with night vision mode.

Motilde can help you and offer tailor-made solutions for securing reception areas. Do not hesitate to contact our experts!

Choosing your brand colours is a matter of course. However, it is possible that the colours give the venue an unprofessional look. In this case, you can always choose neutral colours. Light neutrals and muted tones work well with a wide variety of furnishing options.

You can use the same colour scheme for carpets, wall coverings and window treatments. You can also choose to focus on materials such as glass, chrome, acrylic and tiles for a more modern look. Also consider whether your current light fittings need to be upgraded for better colour display.

As you can see, the choice of colours will depend on the mood you want to set for the space.

There are many elements that can affect the cost of a reception area, but some are more important cost factors than others. These include the materials used for the office, with the most popular materials being solid wood, laminate, plywood, as well as metal and glass.

Geometric or straight-edged countertops or desks can generally cost less than designs that include curves. Building irregular shapes is more time consuming and requires specialist skills.

Finally, it is important to find a balance between cost and quality: materials such as wood or granite may be more expensive but are durable compared to synthetic materials.

The effective creation of this type of environment goes far beyond structural design and furniture. Today, the integration of audio-visual technologies is crucial to engage, impress and communicate the corporate identity, leaving visitors with a memorable experience.

Here are some examples of technology solutions that will increase efficiency, safety and visitor comfort in your reception area:

• Video walls are an excellent platform to present your brand and capture the attention of your visitors. These eye-catching displays can showcase a new product, display the latest industry news, show the weather forecast and much more.
• Access control systems are a type of security that manages access to a given area of a space at a given time. Their functionality also includes occupancy tracking, emergency lockdown triggers and video surveillance management. In addition, some access control systems have added intelligent automation that integrates seamlessly with other devices and applications, such as a visitor management system.
• Visitor management systems (VMS) are gaining in popularity. They allow companies to track who is in the office, arrival and departure times and any movement in the space. Integrating a VSM helps to organise and streamline the check-in/check-out process and adds an extra layer of security. Today’s VMS solutions offer non-contact recording, temperature control and mask detection.
• Managing noise in an open space can be difficult. Acoustic panels (wall or hanging) can help manage these sounds and create a quiet room for customers and visitors.

In a waiting area, 2 m² per person when sitting on small chairs with a minimum of 8 m² in total. This can be increased depending on the furniture and size of the space. Additional space is needed for water coolers, tables, snacks, etc.