If you own a business or office space then, in the current economical climate refurbishment is probably not high on your list of priorities. However, there are many positive benefits in choosing to do so. Clean and freshly decorated premises, which are well set out can leave a really good, lasting impression on customers, meaning they are more likely to recommend your business to friends and family. On top of this, it can have the added bonus of boosting the morale of your staff which in turn means they will be working at a much higher productivity rate. It can enable you to make better use of your available space as well as possibly creating even more room and to top it all off, all of these benefits make it easier for you to compete with rival businesses.
"Interior design isn't just about home decoration. It is concerned with creating functional and beautiful to look at interior spaces in all sorts of places including houses, public buildings and commercial properties such as shops, restaurants, leisure venues and offices."
Decisions Decisions!
Redesigning or refurbishing professional premises, no matter how big or small, is not a quick job and there are many decisions to be made along the way. There needs to be careful evaluations and planning so your project manager knows exactly what you want and can choose ideas which will best suit your needs. After the planning comes the design stage. It is crucial that you are involved in every step of the design process to make sure you are fully happy with everything that is being suggested. Next comes the implementation and again, if allowed, you should try to oversee as much of the work as possible to ensure it is being completed to the highest possible standard. Once work is completed there should be another evaluation to check the work and make sure you are happy with everything. Decisions are going to be made throughout the entire process so be sure to know exactly what you want out of the refurbishment.
Preliminary Stage
As I said above, the first stage in any business refurbishment is to have an evaluation but don't just contact one company. If you want to get the best deal it is a good idea to get an evaluation and quotation from several design companies who should be willing to give this for free without any obligation to sign a contract. If at all possible, try to see some examples of previous works which have been carried out by companies as quite often, the cheapest option gives the cheapest looking result. Find reputable companies such as apollointeriors.com and view testimonies from previous customers to help you make your decision.
Evaluation and Planning
Once you have chosen the company you wish to take charge of your refurbishment you need to go through a detailed plan and evaluation with them. Try to decide how best to use the space you have and pay particular attention to things, such as plumbing, wall partitions and ceilings as well as communication ports, such as phone and fax lines, router space for wireless broadband and all the cables that come with them. Also, make a plan of the type of furniture you will be needing such as, office desks or shop counter tops and shelving units and draw roughly where you would like them to be positioned.
Interior Design and 3D Imaging
Nowadays, thanks to the wonders of technology, it is possible to see the finished result of your refurbishment before work has even begun. Different computer programs are available which enable you to design your commercial space down to the tiniest little detail on a laptop computer, this is a fantastic tool as it can really give you a feel for which ideas will work and which won't as well as color schemes and all sorts of other benefits. Make use of this tool as much as possible to ensure that your project manager knows exactly what you want the finished result to be. If you wanted to, you could even get other staff members involved and have them give their own personal opinions and ideas on what to do with the space.
"Conceptual stages especially floor planning, and interior and exterior designing can now be properly designed, planned, and evaluated through more realistic outputs made by 3D rendering."
Project Management
The next step is probably a lot less fun than the previous one as it involves costs. You will need to set out a budget, sometimes things don't go to plan and whilst completing the works it is possible that other, unexpected problems will be uncovered so it is important to allow for this in the original budget to avoid extra costs. As well as budgeting, time schedules will be put in place to keep you informed on when certain tasks will be being carried out and to give you an idea of a completion date.
Framework and Shopping!
Whilst the framework of your refurbishment is being carried out you can enjoy a much more fun side by starting to shop for your furniture and equipment. The company you have employed should have an idea of the type of furniture and equipment you need so it will be able to point you in the right direction. Again it is important to shop around though to find the best deal, otherwise you may find yourself spending over the odds and stretching yourself to your budget limit and beyond.
Post-Completion Evaluation and Safety Assessment
Once work has been completed you should make sure to have a post-completion evaluation to ensure that all of the necessary works have been completed to the highest possible quality. In addition to this, there will need to be a number of health and safety checks such as fire safety, electrical tests, and employee safety. And work will probably also need to be assessed by a surveyor to make sure that the building has not been damaged and is still safe for public use. Once all of these checks have been completed you can return to business as usual and reap the benefits of your work, maybe have a grand re-opening day to let the public know that you are open for business again. This will bring back old customers and hopefully bring in new ones also.
"Interior design isn't just about home decoration. It is concerned with creating functional and beautiful to look at interior spaces in all sorts of places including houses, public buildings and commercial properties such as shops, restaurants, leisure venues and offices."
Decisions Decisions!
Redesigning or refurbishing professional premises, no matter how big or small, is not a quick job and there are many decisions to be made along the way. There needs to be careful evaluations and planning so your project manager knows exactly what you want and can choose ideas which will best suit your needs. After the planning comes the design stage. It is crucial that you are involved in every step of the design process to make sure you are fully happy with everything that is being suggested. Next comes the implementation and again, if allowed, you should try to oversee as much of the work as possible to ensure it is being completed to the highest possible standard. Once work is completed there should be another evaluation to check the work and make sure you are happy with everything. Decisions are going to be made throughout the entire process so be sure to know exactly what you want out of the refurbishment.
Preliminary Stage
As I said above, the first stage in any business refurbishment is to have an evaluation but don't just contact one company. If you want to get the best deal it is a good idea to get an evaluation and quotation from several design companies who should be willing to give this for free without any obligation to sign a contract. If at all possible, try to see some examples of previous works which have been carried out by companies as quite often, the cheapest option gives the cheapest looking result. Find reputable companies such as apollointeriors.com and view testimonies from previous customers to help you make your decision.
Evaluation and Planning
Once you have chosen the company you wish to take charge of your refurbishment you need to go through a detailed plan and evaluation with them. Try to decide how best to use the space you have and pay particular attention to things, such as plumbing, wall partitions and ceilings as well as communication ports, such as phone and fax lines, router space for wireless broadband and all the cables that come with them. Also, make a plan of the type of furniture you will be needing such as, office desks or shop counter tops and shelving units and draw roughly where you would like them to be positioned.
Interior Design and 3D Imaging
Nowadays, thanks to the wonders of technology, it is possible to see the finished result of your refurbishment before work has even begun. Different computer programs are available which enable you to design your commercial space down to the tiniest little detail on a laptop computer, this is a fantastic tool as it can really give you a feel for which ideas will work and which won't as well as color schemes and all sorts of other benefits. Make use of this tool as much as possible to ensure that your project manager knows exactly what you want the finished result to be. If you wanted to, you could even get other staff members involved and have them give their own personal opinions and ideas on what to do with the space.
"Conceptual stages especially floor planning, and interior and exterior designing can now be properly designed, planned, and evaluated through more realistic outputs made by 3D rendering."
Project Management
The next step is probably a lot less fun than the previous one as it involves costs. You will need to set out a budget, sometimes things don't go to plan and whilst completing the works it is possible that other, unexpected problems will be uncovered so it is important to allow for this in the original budget to avoid extra costs. As well as budgeting, time schedules will be put in place to keep you informed on when certain tasks will be being carried out and to give you an idea of a completion date.
Framework and Shopping!
Whilst the framework of your refurbishment is being carried out you can enjoy a much more fun side by starting to shop for your furniture and equipment. The company you have employed should have an idea of the type of furniture and equipment you need so it will be able to point you in the right direction. Again it is important to shop around though to find the best deal, otherwise you may find yourself spending over the odds and stretching yourself to your budget limit and beyond.
Post-Completion Evaluation and Safety Assessment
Once work has been completed you should make sure to have a post-completion evaluation to ensure that all of the necessary works have been completed to the highest possible quality. In addition to this, there will need to be a number of health and safety checks such as fire safety, electrical tests, and employee safety. And work will probably also need to be assessed by a surveyor to make sure that the building has not been damaged and is still safe for public use. Once all of these checks have been completed you can return to business as usual and reap the benefits of your work, maybe have a grand re-opening day to let the public know that you are open for business again. This will bring back old customers and hopefully bring in new ones also.
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