For small start-ups looking to renovate their spaces or mid or large companies looking to add a fresh look to their fading office space, there are many similar concerns before you can begin your renovation project. Here are some factors that you should keep in mind before you begin renovating:

Budget

Whether you are a small company or large organization, the first step to a new office look is deciding the budget. A large organization may have bigger budget to renovate, but you need to decide precisely what you are willing to spend. The amount should also include a buffer amount to accommodate any problems or delays.

The step of budgeting is also useful in deciding how extensive the renovation process can be or if you lack adequate funds and should put off the renovation process till later.

Scale

Renovating office space does not have to mean gutting the space and starting from scratch. There are many different ways and scales of renovation. A simple renovation can be done by adding a coat of paint to the walls and refurbishing the chairs. A more elaborate renovation could call for new windows and floors in addition to the paint and new furniture. The level or scale of renovation depends on the budget and the end look you are trying to achieve.

Work and employees

Shutting down the office to conduct the renovation is not possible unless you have temporary facility to move your employees or a remote work solution that allows employees to work from home. Companies can speak to their designers or construction companies to rent a temporary location until the renovation is completed. They could also try and schedule all renovation work around holidays.

Designers and construction companies

Designing your own office space in order to save cost is a tempting idea. Resist this idea. Trained professionals can help you maximize your office space. They can help you create a comfortable and efficient workspace that employees will appreciate. They can also help you add touches that will reflect your brand image and identity. These will help reinforce your brand to every client and customer that visits your office.

If you are sure you need to renovate, but are unsure how to go about the renovation process, a designer and a construction company can steer you in the right direction by informing you of the latest trends. Use these tips and ideas to renovate your fading office space into a modern stylish space.

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Retailers of luxury brands and products have to offer more than high quality products and great customer service, they need to persuade customers to enter and buy by offering the perfect retail experience, which means having the perfect retail space is essential to the sales process.

When creating the perfect retail environment for a luxury boutique, you should remember the following:

Showcase lifestyle

The boutique or shop should not just showcase your products, it should showcase a lifestyle that customers aspire to achieve or are accustomed to. This type of environment will help ensure that the boutique doesn’t act as a showroom while an online retailer gains the sale.

A luxury sales environment should combine the latest style with elegance. The unique environment should be supplemented with amazing customer service. For example, a luxury boutique should not have the same style as a mall or chain retail store.

Go green

Consider making eco-friendly fabrics and organic materials as part of the interior. Many top brands are already using these eco-friendly materials successfully. For example, brands like Prada and Salvatore Ferragamo have transformed their Ukraine and Fifth Avenue location to have beautiful new green interiors.

Consider joining the green trend by using natural finishes and textures for flooring and furniture. Combine it with glass or metal shelving for an elegant or modern look.

Ambiance and atmosphere

Luxury boutiques shouldn’t have the hustle and bustle of retail stores. Strive to create an environment that is serene and soothing. It will help you create an experience and project an image for the brand.

Artfully display merchandise while maintaining a spacious look and feel.

Make sure the inventory is well organized and the store is impeccably clean.

Use natural lighting wherever possible. Use low lights to showcase specialty items or featured products.

Use small, clear lettering on any and all signs.

Choose quality furniture with simple lines. These pieces could incorporate natural materials, glass or steel.

Play music that is brand appropriate. For example, playing rock in a jewelry store will not entice customers to buy a ring. Soft romantic music will put them in the right frame of mind to buy.

Customer service and customer relationship management

The key to a perfect retail environment is friendly sales people. Hire the best salespeople you can. Add to the experience with a CRM system that integrates customer’s online and offline information, which ensures that every returning customer feels valued.

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As time passes, your once vibrant store may begin to lose its vibrancy. The paint becomes dull. The furniture begins to look old. The employee areas begin to look dingy. You need to remodel your store to regain its former glory. After all, your retail space creates an impression. A fresh and vibrant store with plenty of open spaces will appear open, friendly and safe to customers. A worn out look creates a negative impression even before the customer browses through the store.

The only question is how? What measure should you take? What should be replaced and what should be refurbished?

Here are some tips that will make the remodeling easier:

Brainstorm for ideas: Spend some time looking at design magazines and scoping out different retail spaces to gain an understanding of design elements you like. This will give you an idea of what is available and what you would like to incorporate in your store. You can also speak to the contractor to find the latest trends in retail space design.

Source a reliable contractor: Find a contractor to remodel your retail space. Do not just pick up the phone book and contact the first contractor available. Ask around. Check with fellow merchants or associations to find out if they can recommend a reliable contractor. This will ensure that the remodeling is successful, within budget and within the deadline.

Always look for commercial contractors that are licensed, bonded and insured.

Space and layout: When remodeling your retail space always remember that customers scan the store as they enter. This quick scan creates an impression. An open, airy layout with accessible shelve units and comfortable aisle space encourages customers to stay and browse.

Paint:  Choose your paint wisely. Consider what type of impression you are trying to create before choosing a color or shade. Study color associations to pick the right color for your retail space. A few examples of color associations is red for hunger, green for growth and health, blue for tranquility and peace, yellow for joy and so on.

Light: Always add adequate lighting to your retail space. Dark stores do not feel safe to customers. They are less likely to enter and linger. Also use the lights to create a pleasant ambiance. Add lights into shelving units so that customers can view and examine products easily.

Also make sure dressing rooms, if any, are brightly lit.

Use these 5 tips to remodel your fading retail space into a vibrant one – and contact us for a free estimate.