How to Build the Perfect Conference Room
A conference room often makes a company’s best and longest-lasting impression. Usually hosting board meetings and client-executive meetings, a well-designed conference room raises your business above your competitors. But what should a good conference room look like? From Interior Fusion, here are some tips on how to build the perfect conference room.
High-Quality Equipment
Any good conference room should promote collaboration and allow employees to properly showcase their ideas. To that end, you need to invest in the right high-quality equipment that allows for a cooperative environment among your team. Some equipment we recommend are projectors and screens (to share ideas), audio systems (so that everyone can understand what is being presented), and smart boards/whiteboards (to allow for interactiveness and collaboration). Make sure any equipment you acquire is powerful enough to handle anything your team throws at it.
Take Shape into Account
Every room is different. This includes the size and shape of your conference room. You need to take the shape into account when selecting furniture. For example, know how large the conference room is when choosing a table. You want one that can handle the amount of people that will be present but is also small enough to ensure they all have enough personal space. You don’t want to squish everyone together, as that will hurt their productivity during the meeting. Another thing to note is the shape of your table. Many businesses use rectangular tables, but this can cause strain on the body and sight issues, as everyone is trying to fully turn to see who is speaking. An oblong or u-shaped table, on the other hand, offers an improved line of sight for presentations.
Incorporate Natural Light
Did you know that natural lighting can increase engagement and focus in employees? Keeps attendees alert by selecting a room with multiple windows to allow more natural light. If the room doesn’t have windows, natural light lamps are also a good option. By incorporating natural light into your conference room, you’ll keep people comfortable while also reducing eye strain, headaches, and other issues. By keeping attendees happy, your business will only improve.
Moving Furniture
Not all meetings are the same. That’s why you should invest in movable furniture. If you want more kinetic energy and physicality, lightweight and reconfigurable furniture is a great option. That way if you want to rearrange seating or move around, you can easily adjust your surroundings. Furniture on rollers is another good choice. Even if you don’t often rearrange the conference room, having the option to do so makes it easier.
By implementing these practices into the design and layout of your conference room, you can further engagement and productivity in attendees. If you want to create or redesign your conference room, reach out to Interior Fusion. Our expert team has decades of experience designing conference rooms and other spaces. We’ll work with you to create a conference room that includes the best practices possible and ensure happy attendees.
