Conference Rooms Have Long Been a Marquee Part of Any High End Office
Conference rooms have long been a marquee part of any high end office. It was the place where big decisions were made, it was the place where issues were discussed, and it was the place where company changing directives emerged from. They were splendid rooms where you could bring in guests and clients to make a bold and powerful impression. The use for these formal conference areas still exist; however, any well rounded office has found ways to take this work spaces to the next level.
Conference vs Training
There is still a place for formal meetings in any workplace, but to dedicate a large area for this purpose can be unnecessary and costly. Modern office furniture is all about collaboration and open work spaces enabling us to communicate freely with our peers. The need for formal sit downs has diminished as a result. So how do you justify having a room dedicated to meetings? The answer is simple, start using this space for new endeavors. Meeting rooms can be used for training purposes as well. Instead of discussing projects, meet in these areas to learn about the latest technology and corporate standards. The office furniture world makes this very possible. There are countless tables that can be rearranged to accommodate formal meetings as well as training sessions. If you prefer to keep a traditional look, all you need to do is come up with a clever seating arrangement. A formal table can be used for a number of different purposes and finding a way to use it for training is very possible.
Technological Upgrades
If anyone ever tells you that you cannot go high tech but still maintain a classic traditional décor knows nothing about design. Sure you can make some very poor aesthetic choices by matching the wrong style chair and table together, but there are a number of ways to incorporate technology. Modern offices, or really any office for that matter, can simply hang a monitor from a wall or a projector from the ceiling. If you prefer a very formal traditional look, a simple case or cabinet can hide all the technology. You can simply open the doors when needed and shut them when you want the room to appear technology free. The real point here is do not be scared to upgrade any conference room décor with modern amenities. Doing so will only diminish the room’s practicality and make it less valuable. In fact, many companies have already upgraded conference rooms to be video call hubs. Meetings can be held in these rooms with people from all over the world. Better communication is almost always beneficial and putting a face to a name only improves professional relationships. So do not worry about how any upgrades will affect the look of your room. You can always come up with great designs that can actually improve a room’s aesthetic as well as its function.
The Look
Conference rooms are a unique space in any office and often they break design themes. A modern office can still have a very formal conference room and in contrast a traditional office can have a conference room with a modern design. It is very possible to furnish an area differently and coordinate to other rooms at the same time. When creating or upgrading your meeting space, you have to first decide what style table you want. There are countless options to choose from and if you do not like any of them you can easily get a custom table made. What size do you want or need? What shape and color should the table be? These are big decisions because getting it wrong can be very costly. You cannot make an oval table into a square without incredible amounts of effort. Getting the wrong size can make a room look to big or too small and we have not even talked about the chairs yet. Seating is crucial to any conference room and there are more fabric and color options than anyone could imagine. You can decide to use chairs with casters, you could use sled based chairs, and you could use benches. Do you want wood or metal chair construction? Do you want the chairs to be easily stacked and stored? Do you want fabric, mesh, or leather? These are just a few questions and we have not even gotten to whether or not we want to match other chairs in the office. Like with any design decision, some people will love your choices and others will think they are ugly. Just remember that it is your room and what you want should matter more than the opinion of others.
Conference rooms have evolved in their purpose and in their design. They can be hubs for worldwide communication or they can be quiet areas to meet in confidence. The room is what you make. So next time you think about upgrading this office area stop and think for a bit. If you have any questions we are here to help and you can contact us at sales@furniturewholesalers.com with any questions. We can help you on your conference room upgrade journey.