Planning Guides

Reception Desk Planning Guides

Get practical guidance for accessibility, dimensions, materials, technology, budgeting, and preparing for a reception desk or custom furniture project.

Planning Guides

Prepare for the practical decisions before a project begins.

Curved wood reception desk with an integrated lower service position where a wheelchair user speaks with a staff member.

ADA Requirements for Reception Desks: A Planning Guide

Understand federal reception-counter guidance for service positions, approach space, routes, knee clearance, equipment, and equivalent visitor service.

Read the Accessibility Planning Guide
Custom apartment leasing desk RD-061 with multiple staff workstations.

Reception Desk Power, Data & Cable Management

Plan equipment, building connections, cable entry, protected routing, monitor mounts, adjustable workstations, and future service access.

Read the Technology Planning Guide
Large custom welcome desk RD-123 with layered counters, contrasting finishes, and lighting.

How Much Does a Custom Reception Desk Cost?

Understand the current custom starting point, major cost drivers, value engineering, prefab alternatives, and what to provide for an estimate.

Read the Custom Reception Desk Cost Guide