reception area
Front desk space
A reception area is the space in an office, hotel, or other building where visitors first arrive and are greeted.
It typically contains seating, a front desk, and someone to direct guests: Please wait in the reception area and someone will be with you shortly.
The term emphasizes the function of receiving and welcoming rather than the physical features.
- deskFurniture for writing
- receptionistVisitor-greeting office worker
- conciergeGuest services attendant
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
greeting · conference room · check-in · waiting room · guest · visitor badge · name tag · sign in · visitor · hospitality · queue management · signage · seating · atrium · registration · office building · security guard · host
- service countersservice window, front desk, help desk, customer service desk, service center
- office campuscoworking space, conference center, design studio, cafeteria, auditorium
- schoolteachers, classrooms, classes, student, grades
- building featuresentrance, entrances, exits, lobby, lobbies
- building spacesroom, classrooms, hallway, hallways, lobby
- event venuesbanquet hall, conference room, wedding venue, ballroom, meeting room
reception areaback office
Internal administrative functions
private office · restricted area · back room · inner sanctum · executive suite
reception areaback office
Internal administrative functions
back of house · kitchen · stockroom · warehouse · loading dock