Reception Refurbishment & Design Across East Anglia
First impressions matter. We design and refurbish bespoke reception areas that reflect your brand and impress your visitors — delivering standout spaces for businesses across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
Reception Areas That Make the Right First Impression
At Acorn Works, we specialise in the design and refurbishment of professional reception areas that create welcoming, functional, and brand-aligned spaces. Whether you’re refreshing a tired front-of-house or starting from scratch, our team delivers high-impact reception fit outs tailored to your business identity.
We’ve designed and installed bespoke reception areas for clients across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire, helping organisations across sectors — from offices and healthcare to education and manufacturing — create spaces that reflect professionalism and care from the moment someone walks in.
Our experienced team handles every detail, from spatial planning and feature walls to signage, furniture, lighting, and finishes — ensuring your reception space works beautifully for staff, visitors, and brand image.
What You Can Expect With Acorn Works
Dedicated Project
Management
A single point of contact to manage timelines, budgets, and all communication from start to finish.
Minimal
Disruption
We plan around your operations, offering phased refurbishments and out-of-hours work to keep your business running.
Tailored Design
Solutions
Every project is designed around your team’s needs with modular office layouts, modern furniture, and acoustic breakout zones.
Sustainability at
Heart
From eco-friendly materials to energy-efficient office lighting, we help reduce your carbon footprint.
How Our Process Works
Understand Your Business
We start with a consultation to understand your space usage, company culture, and staff needs. Whether you’re in Norwich, Ipswich, or Cambridge, we tailor each project to the unique needs of local businesses.
Design With Vision
Using AutoCAD drawings and 3D visualisations, we present detailed plans for everything from small meeting rooms to full scale office refurbishments.
Deliver With Precision
Our trusted team of specialists completes every project to the highest standard, on time and on budget — with minimal disruption to your daily operations.
Trusted Across East Anglia
We’ve delivered office refurbishment projects in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire – helping businesses modernise their workspaces with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a reception refurbishment include?
A reception refurbishment typically involves redesigning the layout, updating flooring and lighting, installing new reception desks or bespoke furniture, upgrading signage and branding, and improving the overall look and feel to better reflect your business.
Do you offer bespoke reception design services?
Yes — all our reception design projects are tailored to your space, brand and business type. We incorporate bespoke furniture, feature lighting, signage, and even glass partition walls and sliding doors for a polished, functional look.
Can you refurbish a reception while the business stays open?
Absolutely. We offer phased installation and out-of-hours working where needed, to reduce disruption and ensure your reception remains safe and operational throughout the process.
What are your top tips for a welcoming reception area?
Embrace natural light with glass entranceways or skylights
Add comfortable seating like sofas and armchairs
Consider a partition wall to reduce interruptions
Use the space flexibly as a breakout area or informal meeting zone
Blend style and functionality with a design that reflects your brand
We specialise in making first impressions count — across both form and function.
Can you incorporate our branding into the reception design?
Yes. From branded signage and colour palettes to bespoke desks and feature walls, we’ll make sure your reception area communicates your company identity from the moment guests walk in.
Do you work across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire?
Yes — we cover the entire East Anglia region, with clients in Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge, Peterborough, and beyond.
Can my reception area serve multiple purposes?
Yes — with smart planning, your reception can double as a multi-purpose space, such as a breakout zone for informal meetings or a waiting area with integrated refreshments. We design with flexibility in mind, ensuring your reception is both welcoming and functional.
Do you handle everything from design to delivery?
Yes. We provide a complete turnkey service — including concept development, technical drawings, fit out, finishes, and furniture installation.
Areas We Cover
We’re based in Swaffham, Norfolk, and we proudly design and refurbish receptions across East Anglia and beyond. Our core service area includes:
Norfolk
We work with businesses across Norfolk, including key locations such as Norwich, Thetford, Dereham, King’s Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Fakenham, Wymondham, Watton and Diss. From city offices to rural workspaces, our team is well-placed to deliver refurbishment solutions throughout the county.
Suffolk
Our Suffolk coverage includes major towns like Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Haverhill, Beccles, Stowmarket and Sudbury. We work closely with local businesses to transform spaces into productive, functional spaces that reflect their brand and workflow.
Cambridgeshire
In Cambridgeshire, we regularly work in Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, St Ives, Chatteris, St Neots, Wisbech and Peterborough. Whether you’re based in a growing business park or a historic market town, we can deliver tailored office refurbishments across the region.
Lincolnshire
Our services also extend into Lincolnshire, with past and ongoing projects in Grantham, Stamford, Sleaford, Boston, Lincoln, Spalding and Holbeach. We’re always happy to support businesses in both larger hubs and more rural locations.
Not in one of these areas? We’re always open to working further afield.
Ready for a new reception?
To find out more about how we can develop tailored solutions for your business, get in touch.
Our Other Office Refurbishment Services
Office Furniture
Office Furniture
Mechanical & Electrical
Mechanical & Electrical
Office Fit Out
Office Fit Out
Our Approach
Understand
Right from the initial brief we listen. We will take careful note of everything that’s important to you.
You will be guided through your choices as well as any legislation and regulations that apply.
We will carry out a full survey as part of the brief.
Plan
Your new facilities will be planned down to the last detail.
Bespoke specifications and proposals will be supported by AutoCAD drawings or 3D walkthrough graphics.
We can liaise directly with your local authority where Building Control or Planning Consent are required.
Install
Alongside your dedicated project manager, a specialist team will complete your fitout.
Our polite and courteous site installers are trusted specialist sub-contractors.
Your new facility will be installed with the minimum of disruption to your staff and business operations.
Tips for a stress-free office refurbishment
1. Note down what’s important to you
And then tell your dedicated project manager! They will guide you through your choices and make sure that your priorities remain front and centre throughout the project.
2. Know what you’re getting
A full survey and in-depth discussions will be translated into your bespoke specification and proposal. AutoCAD drawings and 3D walkthrough graphics will allow you to ‘see’ your new offices at proposal stage.
3. Remember planning consent & building control
If the project requires building control or planning consent, our expert team can liaise directly with your local authority on your behalf. You get the office you want, minus the hassle, whilst still ensuring a safe, comfortable and fully compliant work environment.
4. Go green
Reduce your energy consumption and stay in control of your bills while burnishing your eco-credentials. Your office can be complemented with air or ground-source heat pumps, ventilation with heat recovery, solar PV installations with low energy LED lighting and high levels of insulation.
Office Refurbishment Case Study
Midwich
Midwich
What next?
To find out more about how Acorn Works can develop tailored solutions for your business, get in touch!