Understanding the nuances between a commercial fit out and a retail fit out is crucial for businesses planning to establish or renovate their physical spaces. Although both terms are often used interchangeably within the construction and design industries, significant differences exist in their purpose, execution, and ultimate goals. A commercial fit out generally refers […]
Café Interior Design Trends for Summer 2023
Are you an aspiring coffee shop owner aiming to create a unique and standout space? At Lake Contracts, our Coffee Shopfitters understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve and incorporating the latest trends. In this article, we will explore the top interior design trends for a café in summer 2023, ensuring that you […]
How your office design impacts employee engagement
Over the past few years, employers have recognised that providing a functional and inviting workplace makes for better employee engagement. Through different methods and techniques, we can engage our workforce and provide a better space for them to work with more motivation, efficiency and morale. This in turn benefits everyone involved- employer and employee. In […]
Using effective office partitioning
Allocating different sections within your office is a great way to break up the space for different purposes and people. It helps give your office a flow and keep it organised. Partitioning is a really great, cost effective way to introduce structure within the workplace, whilst also being very easy to assemble and dismantle. You […]
Using colour effectively in restaurants
Having a good colour scheme in your restaurant is incredibly important, as it expresses so much about your restaurant. Having a good balance of harmonious colours can really appeal to customers, as the colour scheme introduces the restaurant to them before they have even stepped inside. It is very important to know what your target […]
What to consider when taking on a pub fit out
When taking on such a huge project like refurbishing a pub, there are many factors you need to consider before the construction takes place. In this article, we are going to explore what you need to prepare before inviting in a new space for your customers and your employees to enjoy. Budgeting When creating […]
How to keep the momentum after a Refurbishment
How to keep the momentum after a Refurbishment The first few months after a new refurbishment can be unprecedented in terms of profit, customer intake, customer and staff satisfaction, and generally provide a great atmosphere to work in and relax in. However, after a certain amount of time, although your intake can still be very […]
Should Colour Theory be considered in a Refurbishment?
When opting to undergo a refurbishment, colour is, more often than not, a factor considered to be of great importance, being one of the first visual elements your potential customers will notice. However, is there more to the use of colour than just aesthetics? Could it be used as a way to attract your […]
Shopfit Project for H&M Hits the Headlines
At Lake Contracts we always aim to please, especially clients who are launching something for the first time – and our recent colloboration with H&M Home as earned significant praise from the press. High Street retailer H&M launched their H&M Home brand within Selfridges Manchester and asked Lake Contracts, specialist shopfit experts to develop the […]