Your conference room design is a reflection of your organization. It should make a great first impression on your important clients, and encourage your team to work productively and happily!
After taking care of the basics like furniture and lighting, it’s important to consider the visual aesthetic and design of your space. Does it make a good first impression? Does it encourage productivity? Is it actually a pleasant space to spend time in? Join us as we explore the top 5 tips for mastering the perfect conference room design both your clients and employees will love!
1. 🎨Choose A Style
Keep decor simple and streamlined in your boardroom. Overly designed spaces will often be more distracting, so consider selecting one design style to use as the overall theme for the room. Also, consider your team and clientele when making your decision, because they’ll be using the conference room just as much as you! Some of the more popular design styles include:
- Modern
- Traditional
- Midcentury Modern
- Modern Farmhouse
- Art Deco
- Industrial
- Eclectic
2. 🌈Utilize Accent Colors
A pop of color adds warmth and personality to an otherwise drab room. A safe bet is to use your brand’s primary or secondary colors. It tells your brand’s story and makes your space unique, which visitors will appreciate. Paint an accent wall for a dramatic effect, then frame a few pieces with a coordinating matboard color to pull the design together. Alternatively, source artwork with those accent colors and pair it with a white matboard for a cohesive look. And if painting walls is off limits (always check with building management first), choose colorful, large-scale framed pieces for the same effect.
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3. 🖼Choose Artwork To Inspire
Artwork makes a big impact in every space, so don’t overlook its importance in your boardroom. When deciding, keep your accent color and design style in mind. The colors in your art should relate well to your accent color, and the content of the art should reflect your room’s style. Although there are plenty of excellent sites to buy art online, budget-minded designers can find many sites for free downloadable art as well. If you’re struggling with what type of art to choose, some safe bets are:
- Nature or landscapes
- Geometric shapes
- Architecture
- Patterns
- Plants and animals
- Typography and quotes
- Portraits
- Logo or brand art
- Iconic local landmarks
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4. 🪴Add Plants & Pops Of Green
Plants add an organic touch to a room that’s especially important in normally sterile office environments. Mixing real and faux pieces will help keep costs and upkeep down, plus adding a few strategic pieces of nature photography enhances the effect. Employees and clients alike will breathe easier having plants and nature around to brighten their day, plus they’ll enjoy the extra boost of productivity plants will provide! To get you started, here are a few of the best plants that thrive indoors:
- Snake Plant
- Monstera Deliciosa
- Philodendron
- Pothos
- Dracaena Limelight
5. 🏺Place Decor Sparingly
A few decorative objects placed throughout a room can really help tie a design together and add a sense of cohesiveness to your conference room design. You’ll want pieces that are sturdy and easy to clean. Consider objects that speak to your unique location, such as those done by local artists. If you can’t find anything locally, Etsy is a site that offers millions of unique, hand-made items that will work just as well! Some decor items that work well in boardrooms include:
- Pottery
- Vases
- Sculptures
- Glass objects
- Metal art
- Baskets
Final Thoughts
It’s not difficult or expensive to create a conference room design that makes a great first impression on your visitors and encourages your team to work productively. Adding color, artwork, and greenery is a great start towards reaching those goals. We hope this list gives you plenty of creative design ideas, so remember to share them with us on our social media! And, once you’re done with your conference room, don’t miss our tips on styling a break room your employees will love!
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