Reception Settings and Reception Areas

The reception area is often your first opportunity to make a great impression on your clients. As the first point of contact for your clients, it speaks volumes about your business, so choosing the right reception furniture is very important.

Direct Office Furniture has over two decades of experience in designing, building and fitting custom made reception desks and seating areas. We can work with you to choose colours, styles and sizes of the reception desk you need. It's all made right here in our factory in Perth!

Below are just a few examples of recent fitouts done throughout Western Australia. Use them as inspiration for your needs, or come and view our extensive range in our main showroom in West Leederville. Call us on 9322 2990 today!

  • Office Setting - 'The Avondale' with front feature panel

  • Office Setting - 'The Avondale' with front feature panel

  • Probably our most popular style of reception desk. Locally made and available in a wide choice of colours and sizes to suit your requirements. The Avondale offers a functional working desk for the receptionist, with the option of desk return and built-in drawers. Highly affordable this desk exhibits contemporary elegance through the wood grained panel on the facia and curved hutch top.

  • Reception Setting: White Enamel Paint

  • Reception Setting: White Enamel Paint

  • This light and modern looking reception desk was manufactured using 2 Pac white enamel paint on the hutch and front panels. The facia itself was Brushed Silver melamine.As with all our desks, it may be manuafctured any length and in any colour combination to suit you reception area.

  • Reception Setting: L shape

  • Reception Setting: L shape

  • A stylish 'l shaped' reception counter that has been very popular with a range of clients due to the flexibility of colour choices that can be made to match brand colours or existing furniture. Here, the client has chosen the smart Tasmanian Oak finish for the hutch top and panels which is complemented by the Ironstone facia finish. They have also chosen to include discreet under desk storage to maximise the use of space in their reception. As shown, this counter is 1.8mtrs by 2.4mtrs and can be tailored to suit your reception area.

  • Seating - Anna Tub Chairs - WA Made

  • Seating - Anna Tub Chairs - WA Made

  • An affordable and stylish reception setting, which makes a good first impression. Shown here are the single and two seaters from the Anna range. Choose the finish that suits your decor. Shown here in a Jarrah finish and upholstered in Black Leatherette.

  • Newport Timber Chair - WA Made

  • Newport Timber Chair - WA Made

  • This open sided tub chair is one of the best quality timber reception chairs on the market. Locally made in our factory, it is available with the open sides (shown here) as a half tub, or as a full sided tub chair with upholstered sides. It's all about choice as you can choose both the fabic colour and colour of the timber frame to suit your needs.  

  • Reception Setting - Laminate with Privacy Screen

  • Reception Setting - Laminate with Privacy Screen

  • This stylish and modern reception desk has straight, clean lines and provides a practical work area for the receptionist. The large privacy screen covers bulkier items such as photocopiers and faxes. Choose the colour combination that suits you from our extensive range. Shown here in Manitoba Figured with Black kick plate. 

  • Mezzano Lounge

  • Mezzano Lounge

  • Looking for a modern look for your reception area? Why not choose the Mezzano Leatherette Lounge Suite. A contemporary design with chrome steel frame, it's available as a three seater or one seater. Get both to finish your reception area with style!

  • Reception Setting - Full Facia and Panels

  • Reception Setting - Full Facia and Panels

  • An affordable, practical desk offering a large amount of desk space for the receptionist, this has been very popular with a range of our clients. Shown here in Anthracite and Cherry melamine, you can choose any colour combinations that suit you.

  • Reception Setting - L shaped unit with 'Columnar' end panels.

  • Reception Setting - L shaped unit with 'Columnar' end panels.

  • A variation on the classical L-shaped reception desk, this unit had columns incorporated on either side to provide a third, contrasting colour to add depth and interest. Shown here in Soft Maple, Ink and Black melamine, it can be made in a range of colour combinations to suit you.

  • Reception Setting - U shaped

  • Reception Setting - U shaped

  • This unit was originally designed for a primary school and need to seat at least two receptionists at any time. Would also suit any enviroment that is busy all the time! Shown here in Beech and Anthracite melamine, you can vary the colours to suit you.

  • Reception Setting - Veneer and Stainless Steel

  • Reception Setting - Veneer and Stainless Steel

  • Custom made to suit the client's office space, this setting has great work room for the receptionist, keeping the area clean and visually appealing. The angle of the desk flows gently from the reception area into the rest of the office. Shown here in Beech Veneer with a Stainless Steel strip, you can choose the veneer and strip that suits your needs from our extensive range.

  • Reception Setting - Veneer with Chrome upstands

  • Reception Setting - Veneer with Chrome upstands

  • This unit was designed for a particularly small area, to maximise the available space. It has a floating hutch top with chrome upstands and looks simple, but stylish. Shown here in American Oak with a metallic blue painted carcass, it can be made in any veneer and colour that suits you.

  • Reception Setting - Veneer with polished Burl panels

  • Reception Setting - Veneer with polished Burl panels

  • An elegant and traditional reception setting. Shown here in an L-shaped unit (you choose the shape for your specific space), it has a full facia with a black kickplate to prevent scuffing. Choose the veneer to suit your tastes. Illustrated here in Jarrah veneer with contrasting Cinnamon Burl panels along the front.

  • Reception Settings - 'E-scape'

  • Reception Settings - 'E-scape'

  • A contemporary looking reception desk with a rounded front facia constructed from perforated tin.Measuring 1.85m (W) the desk comes with an optional typist return.A popular counter as it is readily affordable and comes conveniently pre-packaged in boxes to allow easy transportation.

  • Reception Settings - 'L shaped'

  • Reception Settings - 'L shaped'

  • This 3m x 2m reception desk was built for a client that handled lots of paperwork. To incorporate the clients' needs, several sets of typist slots were built into the hutch. Also visable is a stand on which to house the computer tower, keeping it free from dust, dirt and stray feet! Shown here in Beech and Ink, it can be made in a variety of colour combinations to suit you.

  • Reception Settings - 'Stepped Facia'

  • Reception Settings - 'Stepped Facia'

  • A distinctive reception setting, it can be made with any combination of typist slots, returns and shelves. This particular setting measures 1.8m x 0.8m and is made from Beech melamine with Ink. You can have the size and colour made to your needs.

  • Reception Settings - Corner Shape

  • Reception Settings - Corner Shape

  • A classical corner shaped reception desk, this desk measures 2.4m x 1.8m. This image shows the different options available within the hutch top, with typist slots, adjustable height shelves and shelves fixed at certain levels. Illustrated here in American Oak, it can be made in any colour and option to suit your office.

  • Seating - Full Length Tub Chair

  • Seating - Full Length Tub Chair

  • This is the full length version of the Monique tub chair. A 'solid' chair, meaning it is upholstered to the ground, rather than just to the seat, choose the fabric that suits your office the best.