What Furniture Do You Need For A Modern Meeting Room?

Choosing the right meeting room furniture is an important consideration for any office environment. These are the areas where teams come together to discuss ideas and projects. Well-designed meeting rooms not only have an impact on staff productivity, but they can also make an impression on visitors. In this blog, we’re looking at the types of meeting room office furniture you need to take your modern office to the next level.

Types of Meeting Rooms

When it comes to deciding on your meeting room furniture, it helps to first understand what type of meeting room you want to create. For a modern office environment, there are three main considerations:

General Meeting Rooms: used on a more casual basis for small gatherings and brainstorming exercises.
Boardrooms: formal spaces that can seat large numbers of people – usually reserved for the most serious of discussions, including when there are third-party guests.
Conference Rooms: spaces that need to accommodate audio visual equipment.

General Meeting Rooms

In general office rooms, the meeting room tables might be smaller than boardroom or conference tables. If the room is for two to six people, it’s best to choose a round or small rectangular table, and add some comfortable seating and extra space for people to move around. Smaller meeting rooms are often used for conference calls and dedicated working sessions. Ideally, they should have screens, whiteboards, and projecting equipment to ensure that it’s easy to set up visual aids with minimal fuss.

The Boardroom

Boardrooms are normally designed for 10 people or more. These rooms are often fully equipped with audio visual equipment, large boardroom tables, several chairs, and storage furniture. Conference tables – also known as boardroom tables or meeting room tables –  are expressly designed for the purpose of facilitating meetings. With that in mind, it’s important to choose a table appropriate for the size of your meeting room. Look for a comfortable boardroom table and make sure there is enough space for people to access it easily. Don’t forget that your conference table will be the focal point of your meeting room and so it needs to make a good impression on both visitors and employees.

When choosing a meeting room table, consider your existing furniture and furniture that’s consistent with your business’s aesthetics. For example, using corporate colours for your meeting room chairs can emphasize a strong brand identity, while a stylish conference table can instantly refresh your office.

The Conference Room

A conference room is a dedicated space for conferences, calls, and meetings. A modern conference room often requires you to communicate with people outside it. As such, some kind of video equipment or media wall is essential in your conference room furniture, as is plenty of seating and a large central table.

High-tech meeting room furniture, such as you would expect to find in a conference room, can significantly improve office productivity. With high-tech furniture, participants can easily connect devices to displays, access online resources, and share documents and presentations. Examples of high-tech meeting room furniture can include smart tables, chairs, and desks with built-in charging ports, connectivity options, and touch screens for easy control of devices and displays. Other examples would be interactive whiteboards, digital displays, and video conferencing equipment. High-tech furniture can also incorporate wireless charging, built-in speakers, and adjustable lighting.

The latest trends in meeting room furniture for conference rooms include using natural materials, such as wood and stone, to create a warm and inviting environment. Additionally, conference room furniture is designed to be more flexible and adaptable, allowing for easy reconfiguration and customisation of the space. Other trends include incorporating technology, such as wireless charging and connectivity options, as well as using ergonomic and sustainable materials.

Meeting Room Chairs

In general, your meeting room chairs should be ergonomic, allowing employees to sit comfortably over long periods of time. Meeting room chairs with wheels allow for easier movement and collaboration during meetings. These should provide comfort for every user, as well as helping the room itself to be pleasant to look at. At BT Office, we have an extensive range of modern and traditional meeting chairs available. All our meeting room chairs come in a variety of colours, textures, and shapes.

Flexible Meeting Rooms

The last consideration we’re looking at is flexible meeting rooms. As meeting rooms can be used for a variety of purposes, folding meeting room tables can make for a great flexible solution. They can be pushed together to form a longer unit, and can be easily moved from one room to another thanks to their castors. Folding meeting tables and modular flip top tables can also be stored when not in use.

Why Choose BT Office Furniture?

A good meeting room makes a massive difference to any business operation, helping you communicate better with clients and colleagues. BT Office’s collection of meeting room furniture will perfectly complement the interior design of your conference room. We have tables and chairs in many different colours and sizes, ensuring it’ll be easy to find products to match your existing office, or to create a completely new design.

BT Office Furniture has years of experience in office space planning and boardroom office furniture. Get in touch today and speak to us about your modern meeting room furniture requirements. You can reach us at [email protected] or by calling 0800 298 7033.