Conducting meetings with your staff is an excellent way to bring forth new ideas, boost productivity, and increase your bottom line. A conference table is a perfect hub to facilitate these business gatherings, but finding the right one to suit your needs can be a challenge. Thankfully, the team at Alexander Brothers — Honolulu, HI’s go-to office furniture distributor — shares a few tips to help you find a perfectly sized table for your business.

How to Select a Conference Table

1. It Fits the Room

The conference table will be the focal point of your boardroom. The size of your desk should match the room's size. It shouldn’t be too big or too small. Otherwise, the room will feel imbalanced, which could be uncomfortable or distracting to your staff and clients. So, before you pick a table, measure the room. Any option you choose should fill the center of the room in proportion to the available space. Everyone in the boardroom should also have enough room to move around comfortably. 

2. It Holds Enough People

Though some companies use conference tables to conduct meetings with their employees, others may use them for training purposes or to meet with clients. Knowing what you intend to use the table for will give you an idea of how many people will likely meet at the table at any given time. For instance, if you’re business will use the table for small staff meetings with four to six participants, a small, round table — 72 inches long and 48 inches wide — would be perfect. However, if you expect to have larger meetings regularly, you’ll need to invest in a rectangle table with more seating. 

3. It’s the Right Shape

Common shapes for conference tables include square, oval, circle, and rectangle. Though the dimensions will vary, some of these styles may not have the elbow room to accommodate everyone when seated. Rectangular-shaped tables tend to have adequate surface room, but circular tables might not provide enough space to match your needs and hold everyone comfortably. 

Set the right tone for your future business meetings; contact the team at Alexander Brothers for your next conference table. In addition to selling high-quality office furniture, they also offer personalized client services as well as delivery and installation services. Call (808) 837-7828 or visit their website today for more information about their products, including lockers, desks, and office chairs.