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The experience visitors and clients have with the guest seating in your organization can leave an enduring impact on how they view your company.

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Features to Look for in Your Guest Chair

Guest chairs come in different colours, heights, and designs. The type of seating you choose can reflect the organization’s style and aesthetics; therefore, you should consider your company’s brand image when making a choice. Other things to consider are the type of clients or visitors you will be hosting and the size of the space in which these chairs will be placed.

Questions like – Will my guests need to move the chair around? How many guests would I have at the same time? How many chairs can I fit in my space? How long would the guests be seated? –  should be answered.  

With those questions answered, some essential features you need to look for when choosing guest seating include:

Comfortability

Although guest seating is made for short-term use, they still need to be comfortable. A sturdy chair gives clients the impression that the company cares about their comfort and thus makes them appreciate the service they receive even more. For visitors, this experience can pique their interest in the organization.

Practicality

If your company receives a lot of guests simultaneously, the practical thing to do is to have nesting or stackable chairs so that there is sufficient seating for them. These nesting and stackable chairs are ideal for brief periods with many guests (periodic seminars or presentations), so there is ample seating when needed and ample space when not needed. They are also perfect for small spaces since they can be stored away easily after use.

Maintenance

Guest seating is one size fits all, so it’s crucial to opt for one whose durability is guaranteed. Since you will have different guests sit on the chairs, durable seating will save you from needing a replacement frequently. In the same vein, choosing a chair that requires fast and easy cleaning should be prioritized. Having to clean a chair every time a guest sits on it would get stressful.

Ultimately, the kind of organization and its guests should influence the type of finish and fabric the chairs would have.

When choosing guest seating for your office, checking off this list ensures that your visitors and clients have a pleasant sitting experience.

 

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How Much Do Guest Seating Cost?

Finding guest seating that fits your budget should not be an arduous task. From plastic to leather finishes, several factors can determine how much your guest chair will cost. These factors include:

  • Quality
  • Warranty
  • Design
  • Finish selection

With these features considered, you should budget between $100 and $1000 for a new guest chair.

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Is It Time to Replace Your Guest Seating?

Guest chairs often get overlooked since employees do not get to sit on them daily.  As a result, it is easy to miss a guest chair that is falling apart. Here are three indications that you need to replace your guest seating.

  • Wobbly structure
  • Worn out or ripped fabric
  • Damaged armrests

Furthermore, it will benefit your organization if you occasionally try out your guest seating. If it doesn’t feel right to you, it certainly isn’t suitable for your guests and should be replaced.

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Features You Need to Consider in Your Lounge Chair

When searching for an office lounge chair, you may find many to pick from because they come in different styles, shapes, heights, and colours. Some are also available with extra add-ons such as cupholders and laptop arms. These options can make the decision-making process overwhelming and longer than expected.

When buying a lounge chair, you should consider four features to make the process easier.

Feel

Lounge seating should be comfortable and relaxing to sit on while also providing support. The cushioning should not be too soft that you will sink into it, nor too hard that sitting on it hurts.

Colour

It is essential to choose a lounge chair that complements the space. Asides from completing the area, the colours of the chair can also impact how comfortable people feel, which can affect their creativity, efficiency, and productivity.

Quality

The quality of the lounge seating will determine how comfortable it will be. Likewise, this quality will also determine the chair’s durability and the type of warranty coverage offered. A budget-friendly option is always to buy the highest quality possible.

Backrest

The backrest should be able to provide support even if it is a high or low back. Low-back lounge chairs are appropriate for sitting and conversing, and those with high-back chairs are perfect for resting and reclining.

By combining different styles, you can exude a more dynamic vibe when designing a versatile workspace with lounge chairs.

How Much Do Lounge Seating Cost?

The market offers many lounge chairs ranging from relatively basic models to more sophisticated ones like modular chairs. You can also add customized features such as sounds and privacy screens, swivel tablets, data ports, etc.

In addition to the seating models, other elements that can influence the pricing include

  • Finish selection
  • Size
  • Warranty
  • Quality

Regardless of your choice, you should expect to pay between $750 and $4500 for a lounge chair.

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Seating is an investment in your guests and your people.

Ready to make the right first impression on your visitors with stylish, ergonomic guest and lounge seating? Office Interiors has been supporting organizations throughout Atlantic Canada to find the best guest seating for over 30 years. Find out how our experts can help you discover the best option to work with your space in your consultation.