How to Design a Reception Area That Reflects Your Brand
A reception area is your brand's first sentence. How the desk's material, form, and scale signal your brand, and how to design the whole...
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Reception & Front-of-House
A reception desk sits 28 to 34 inches high at the seated work surface and 40 to 42 inches at the front counter, running 60 to 72 inches wide for a single station. Under the 2010 ADA Standards the accessible section is 36 inches maximum. These guides cover dimensions, layout, materials, and design.
Single vs. Double Reception Desk: Which Does Your Lobby Need?
A single reception desk (one station, 60 to 72 inches) suits one receptionist and steady traffic; a double or multi-station desk (90 inches and...
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ADA Reception Desk Requirements: Heights, Knee Clearance & Reach Ranges
The accessible portion of a reception counter must be no higher than 36 inches, at least 36 inches long for a parallel approach or...
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15+ Reception Desk Design Ideas from Arc Grove
16 reception desk design ideas — materials, shape, color, lighting, tech, and branding — plus the specs and ADA counter heights that make a...
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Elegant Hotel Lobby Design for a Lasting Impression
Hotel lobby design that earns its space: reception layout, seating zones, lighting, traffic flow, and biophilic touches — plus the styles that fit business,...
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Ideal Reception Desk Dimensions for Any Office: A Guide
How tall, wide, and deep should a reception desk be? A practical guide to the standard dimensions — plus the ADA counter rule and...
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