Adam Torkildson
Clients come to the office. They want to see who will be working for them, talk to them, and be wowed by them. Having a beautiful, comfortable, commanding, and well-designed office has long been a solid strategy to help win over potential and existing clients alike from the moment they step into your office.
Just what makes a great office design great? If you struggle to put your office together and don’t have the budget at the moment to hire someone to do it for you, then you may feel like you’re at a loss. You may even feel like there’s nothing that you can do.
This is all a lie. You can put together an office design that wows clients. You just need to follow this guide:
Start With Where Your Clients Will Sit
The sofa or chairs your clients will sit in must be your first priority. One, because sitting space is going to inevitably dominate the room. It’s large, after all, and more to the point. It’s usually placed in the middle of the room.
The sofa or chairs need to then look fantastic and be comfortable. You want your clients to not want to get up until you are done wowing them and winning them over. If they feel uncomfortable in their seats, then they’ll already be halfway out the door. That’s why you’ll want to choose:
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Leather Sitting
Leather is luxurious. It’s powerful. It’s also very comfortable. Leather sofas are something that looks fantastic in an office, especially if you choose one with structured lines as this helps convey authority and power. Leather sofas are also very comfortable. You may not want to nap in one if it has defined edges, but you aren’t bringing in your clients for a long Sunday snooze.
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Antique Sitting
If you want to impress old money clients, then head over to the antique store. Picking out genuine antiques or high-quality reproductions can help set the right tone for your work. Antiques also tend to come with some seriously delightful woodwork carving, giving your office space an elevated, sophisticated feel. The best part is that each piece has a story you can use as an icebreaker if needed.
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Modern Sitting
Modern designs are a great fit for offices that offer future-forward services. This can mean interesting, art-led sofa designs, or the classic metal frame and leather sitting option. So long as the seat and cushions you choose are genuinely comfortable to sit in for an hour or more, you have a winning combination.
Organization
As for the rest of the office, remember you need to keep your office functional and ready for clients. The best way to do just that is to invest in beautiful office storage. This can be a built-in bookshelf, for example. Or it could be something as simple as a custom filing cabinet that fits your office design.
Think About Art
Everyone needs more art in their lives. This can be paintings, photography, or sculpture. By adding eye-catching art to your space (especially large art), you can work to help the space feel more balanced, and also luxurious. Displaying art in an office means you care about the big picture as much as you do about the technical details.
