An inviting office lobby sets the tone for guests and clients. Even small changes can create a more inviting space that communicates a brand identity more clearly and creates a more comfortable lobby for both new and returning clients. Lighting changes, new seating arrangements, and even custom metal lobby signs represent some of the ways to maximize your lobby space by communicating company values and engaging visitors.
We’ve collected some easy design changes that office managers can make to create a more inviting lobby for their guests and clients to enjoy.
Create a Striking First Impression with Custom Lobby Signs
First impressions communicate the company’s values from the moment visitors walk through the door. A striking first impression, such as a custom metal office sign, can set a powerful, professional image that clients will remember.
Sophisticated 3D metal signage matches a brand’s identity, values, and style to the tone of the art. The right design can make any lobby space more inviting and professional without changing the good first impression felt by returning clients.
Optimize Lighting for Warmth & Comfort
Bright, welcoming lighting enhances the ambiance of an office lobby, promoting comfort and clarity. A mix of natural light, warm LEDs, and modern custom fixtures can create an engaging atmosphere that matches the energy your business hopes to project.
Natural light is another great way to enhance work areas. Office spaces that incorporate natural light have been shown to reduce headaches and stress while increasing energy and productivity.
Incorporate Comfortable & Stylish Seating
As guests and visitors wait in your office lobby, they will need comfortable and stylish seating to get the right first impression of your business. Depending on the available space and the intended tone, sofas, banquettes, club chairs, or other options might be the best fit.
For the best results, choose ergonomic designs from materials that match the tone and message of the room. Arrange the seating in spacious, open layouts to make guests feel welcome in your lobby.
Add Engaging Decor & Artwork
Handcrafted wall displays and other pieces of branded artwork offer a personalized touch to an office lobby that communicates a sense of continuity and identity to its visitors. Focal points such as artistic metal murals of company quotes, values, or creative designs can easily communicate your brand’s identity to guests as they wait to be seen.
Custom displays can be designed to honor company milestones, tribute current and past employees, or simply add flair to a blank wall space. The right decor can tell visitors that a business is modern, professional, and inviting at a glance.
Use Color & Materials to Evoke the Right Mood
The wrong choice of color or material can undermine excellent choices in custom artwork, lighting fixtures, furniture, and decor. The key is balancing brand-specific identity with accepted standards for how color and material communicate a mood in a modern space.
For example, branded artwork, displays, and fixtures can be customized with brand-aligned colors, but this should not come at the expense of the intended mood. Cool colors like blue and green evoke a calming energy, while vibrant colors like yellow and red communicate creativity and life. Choosing the right color scheme is vital to creating a welcoming atmosphere that also reads as a branded space.
High-quality materials like brushed metal, glass, and wood can help by adding elegance to the space. The right finish can transform metal decor into a relaxing, organic piece that complements the space, especially in natural light.
Keep the Space Organized & Clutter-Free
Clutter-free spaces feel more professional and inviting. Having a clean lobby communicates to visitors and potential clients that a business has an organized set of priorities, respects its visitors, and values appearances. A spacious seating arrangement combined with natural light can create an open, clean feel that clients and customers will respect.
However, office lobbies can still become cluttered with physical supplies, such as extra cards and pamphlets, cleaning supplies, and equipment. Sleek, modern storage solutions solve the problem by tidying the space without intruding on the mood. The goal of modern storage design is to create pieces that seamlessly blend into the backdrop so that visitors can enjoy a tidy lobby without being consciously aware of where things are stored.
ShieldCo Art Creates Custom Metal Art and Decor for an Inviting Modern Office Lobby Signs
An inviting office lobby combines decor, natural light, and spacious furniture to create a welcoming, clean space. 3D metal lobby signs, decor, and custom fixtures allow managers to customize their space with brand-specific choices. The right designs, colors, textures, and finishes can turn a drab office lobby into a professional space that perfectly communicates your brand’s identity.
At Shield Co Art, our team of artists provides businesses with metal art and decor, including 3D lobby signs and custom lighting fixtures that are tailored to their brand’s identity and specific atmosphere. Contact our team today to turn your office lobby into an inviting space that guests and clients will enjoy.