Shopfitting retail spaces must be a carefully planned to maximise the customer engagement. It’s advantageous to have some expert advice from professionals regarding floor plan, customer movement, product positioning and other aspects of the outlet. Whether it’s a large space or small, good planning and layout can really make a huge difference. Given below are […]
Pub renovation ideas
Invest, renovate, innovate… The face of pubs has changed a great deal over the last thirty years. Consumers have lots more choice, access to media, and have higher expectations of service providers. The successful establishments have developed an agile, approach to their sales and marketing strategies. To be in the game a landlord needs to […]
Reducing noise in the office
We have all heard that silence is golden, but what about a lot of noise? Equally too much of something can be a bad thing, and this certainly applies with noise in the office environment. This can bring about many negative things including frustration among employees and lower productivity for example. When you are thinking […]
How to own a winning café
It is easy to set up a coffee shop, but how you run it will determine how successful the enterprise will be. The management tactics that you apply should be able to distinguish your establishment from other similar businesses, and keep you ahead of your rivals in the face of stiff competition. We all know […]
What is bespoke joinery?
Bespoke joinery is basically customised joinery in which the customers are able to give their inputs and have a general idea on how they want their woodwork handled. Customised joinery is quite useful and allows customers to maximise storage space as well as optimise additional space in the location. Even though furniture bought from a […]
Successful commercial property maintenance
Keeping a commercial property well maintained is a real skill because quite simply there is so much to consider. However, by paying attention to the five key areas listed below, in our opinion, you can ensure that you manage all of your commercial properties with success. Have excellent communication skills When maintaining a commercial property, […]
What constitutes good design work?
Defining what constitutes good work in the field of design may seem daunting, as interpretation can be very subjective. However, there are some basic underlying principles that can be applied in seeking to reach a conclusion as to what constitutes good design work. Be complementary Good design should complement the surroundings in which it is […]
The Impact of Colour on Design
Design is made up of different components, and each one is essential in the overall development of the design. Even if the design is a simple one, all components matter such as the colours, shape, balance, form and space. The more concepts that are present, the more interesting and attractive the design becomes. After all, […]
Top Safety Accreditation for Lake Contracts Kick Starts 2017
Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies. Lake Contracts is principally involved in the leisure, hospitality and retail sectors, specialising in interior fit out, bespoke […]