Office reception signage is the most important area to brand within your workplace. It sets the tone for your business from the moment someone walks through the door. A well-designed reception area creates a welcoming start to the day for employees, reinforces brand pride and professionalism and leaves a powerful first impression on visiting clients. In many cases, your reception space will be the first physical interaction someone has with your company so it needs to reflect the quality of your brand. Modern reception areas are also expected to streamline the check-in process, provide clear wayfinding and offer a welcoming, organised environment. Strategic signage plays a key role in achieving all of this.
Areas to Add Signage Within Your Reception
1. Reception Desk Signage
A bespoke branded reception desk can create an immediate visual impact. At Lavastar, we can enhance your existing desk with new branding or design and manufacture a fully bespoke reception desk tailored to your space and brand identity.
2. Feature Wall Graphics & Printed Wallpaper
Whether your backdrop is brick, plaster or glass, we offer a wide range of materials to transform your reception walls. Feature walls behind reception desks often incorporate bold graphics or brand statements. However, with our extensive material options, there are virtually no limits to how your walls can be branded.
3. Built-Up Lettering (Illuminated & Non-Illuminated)
If you prefer a more refined and subtle look, built-up lettering offers a sleek and professional solution.
Options include:
- Acrylic or metal built-up letters
- Halo or face illumination
- Non-illuminated 3D lettering
For more budget-conscious projects, precision-cut Foamex letters (up to 10mm depth) provide a cost-effective raised effect while maintaining visual impact.
4. Floor Branding for Reception Areas
Reception areas are typically positioned close to entrance doors, which can lead to wet and slippery floors during poor weather. Branded floor solutions can improve both safety and visual appeal. Options include:
- Bespoke printed floor mats or carpets
- Printed vinyl graphics with anti-slip laminate
These solutions allow you to extend your branding while maintaining safety standards.
5. Wayfinding & Directory Signage
In multi-tenant buildings, clear wayfinding signage is essential. Effective directory systems allow visitors to navigate independently once signed in, reducing reliance on staff and improving the overall visitor experience. We design bespoke wayfinding systems that can be easily updated as tenants change avoiding unnecessary long-term costs. For tighter budgets, cut vinyl wall graphics can provide a clean and practical directory solution.
6. Frosted or Reeded Glass
Glass manifestation and decorative frosting provide:
- Privacy for reception and meeting areas
- Enhanced branding opportunities
- Compliance with safety regulations
Custom patterns, gradients or full-brand designs can be incorporated for a high-end finish.
Tips for Effective Reception Signage
Readability
- Signage must perform in its real environment and not just look good on screen.
- Correct font sizing, contrast and positioning are essential to ensure your signage is clearly visible and legible from the intended viewing distance.
Lighting
Lighting significantly impacts the effectiveness of signage. Consider:
- Ambient lighting levels
- Spotlighting or integrated LED illumination
- Shadowing and reflection
- Well-planned lighting enhances both readability and visual impact.
Why Work With Lavastar?
At Lavastar, we support clients from initial site survey through to design, manufacture and installation. We work closely with you and your team to develop creative concepts that align with your brand guidelines, ensuring consistent use of colours, typography and visual identity throughout your reception space.
