Conference room planning is a significant investment in creating an environment where productivity and collaboration can thrive. Conference room sizes vary among different office sizes and industries, making determining the ideal size for your office a more laborious process. ABE understands how the suitable conference room size can dramatically impact collaboration and comfort amongst your team, so we go the extra mile to offer customizable solutions to ensure we’re optimizing your space properly.
Why Conference Room Size Matters
Conference room size is an integral part of your office space design, as it supports diverse meeting types. Some of the most critical business initiatives are developed in these rooms, from client presentations to internal brainstorms to hybrid video calls. So, ensuring that these rooms are large enough to accommodate these needs is essential.
For example, a room that is too small, nearly elbow to elbow, will create a cramped, claustrophobic feel. In contrast, a room too large can feel too impersonal, which you’ll also want to avoid. The key is finding a striking balance between the two, where your team can easily handle any meeting.
There are different types of conference rooms that offices use, including:
- Huddle Rooms (2-4 people): are ideal for quick stand-ups, 1:1 meetings, or virtual calls. They often feature a small table, 2-4 chairs, and a monitor or webcam for hybrid/remote calls.
- Small Conference Room (4-6 people): small conference rooms range from 100-150 square feet and are ideal for team meetings, internal reviews, and remote check-ins. The tables are often round or rectangular; some innovative offices even include screen-sharing technology!
- Medium Conference Room (6-10 people): Medium conference rooms range from 150 to 250 square feet and are commonly used for departmental meetings, client presentations, and brainstorming sessions. A large table with multiple AV hookups is also extremely common.
- Large Conference Room (10-20+ people): These rooms are ideal for large offices or enterprises and often range from 250-500+ square feet. They are perfect for board meetings, trainings, or any stakeholder presentations. In contrast to other rooms, the large conference room will have an exceptionally long table with modular seating and often includes a high-end AV system and integrated mic/speaker setup.
Design & Tech: Making an Impact
Now that we have established varied sizes, you may be wondering how to impact office productivity more. You can achieve a greater experience for your team by investing in a diverse mix of office furniture that promotes collaboration, productivity, and inspiration. From innovative chair designs, conveniently located storage solutions, and sturdy, durable tables, ABE can help ensure your conference room is utilized to its maximum potential.
Additionally, ABE is great at considering your aesthetic preferences when designing your conference room. The last thing we want to do is stick you with furniture that clashes with the aesthetic design you are working towards. So, our team takes the time to understand your needs and current office design and find solutions that complement your aesthetic goals, not clash.
Conference room sizing is more than a numbers game. It’s about creating a space that supports your culture, workflow, and, most importantly, your people. As the workplace becomes more flexible and hybrid-friendly, offering a mix of room sizes (and functions) gives your team options- and options to drive collaboration.
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