You only get one chance when it comes to first impressions and research suggests that people only take seven seconds to form that first impression. So, when considering overall office design, it is imperative that your reception area represents your business in a positive way.
For small businesses this will be particularly important as offices usually tend to have less space, so the reception area will be a focal point of the building. Entrance Matting manufacturers and installers, INTRAsystems, have just released a product with aesthetic appeal like no other; ‘INTRAshape’, which makes that lasting first impression a small business needs.
Entrance matting is often underestimated in its overall significance in influencing a first impression. Dramatic colours, interesting shapes and clever designs all combine to put a smile on the clients face the moment they open the door. The beauty of heavy duty entrance matting is that it removes dirt and moisture at the door, so the flooring throughout the rest of the office is protected too!
Entrance matting has long been designed to ensure durability and practicality within the entrance area of your building. From preventing the ingress of soil and moisture into the building to reducing slips and trips, the flooring industry has always pushed to ensure that entrance matting is being manufactured to the highest standards, and while attractive designs have always been paramount, INTRAshape has taken visual appeal to a whole new level.
INTRAshape has harnessed the power of geometry to offer INTRAsystem’s customers an entirely new perspective. The idea behind this innovative new product is to provide infinite design permutations, so no two entrances will look the same, giving each business a completely unique look and feel.
We all know that first impressions count, and you can be sure that customers and clients alike are forming those first impressions of your office design as soon as they enter your building’s entrance. With INTRAshape, you can exude your brand’s personality within seconds. Mix a variety of colours and shapes, including squares, triangles, rectangles, diamonds and hexagons to create your ideal entranceway.
From herringbone to basket weave, cubes to diamonds and more, you have the opportunity to get really creative with this product. Specially designed for high traffic areas, INTRAshape is constructed from aluminium composite panels with high quality polyamide fibre surfaces. Installation and maintenance are made easy with its tile format, ensuring the product makes life as simple as possible for the user.
Richard Farrant, Specification Consultant of INTRAsystems had this to say on the day of the product launch: “INTRAshape is like nothing else available in the flooring industry right now, as it combines the durability of a heavy-duty entrance matting with the flexibility of a bespoke design”.
“We have many years of experience under our belts when it comes to entrance matting, and we know what works and what doesn’t. We could see there was a real demand for something more visually appealing which could be tailored to meet the needs of the customer, thus INTRAshape was born”.
For small businesses wanting to compete with the bigger players in the game, these little touches are what will help them to do exactly that. INTRAsystems have seen their entrance matting products used by the likes of Bloomberg HQ, the American Embassy in London, The Shard and so many more fantastic buildings. For small businesses wanting to improve their reputation, it all starts at the entrance to your building.
