In the world of design and construction, the term commercial space refers to real-estate in which business is transacted and includes office buildings, corporate headquarters, private office spaces, and co-working spaces. The end users of these spaces are business owners and their employees and clients – people who spend, on average for a full-time professional, the same amount of time in the office as they do sleeping per day. The people who design and build these spaces have significant expertise in commercial settings – they know how to allocate space, select materials of the appropriate, commercial grade, quality, and navigate regulatory requirements.

Growing businesses often find themselves with the challenge of taking on and renovating new office space. Busy owners must take time away from running their businesses to spearhead this process, often without prior knowledge or experience about design or buildouts. By establishing clear goals and choosing the right team, any business owner can be successful with their office space renovations.

Start by defining who the space is for and what are the highest priorities for your workspace. Is this a place designed to reinforce company culture, where employees can collaborate in an open environment? Do you need walls of white boards for brainstorming? Or a dynamic work environment? Do leadership huddle in small teams and conduct private Zoom calls and meetings? Will clients or investors be received here, potentially mandating more formal boardrooms? Establishing and defining the types of spaces required such as reception areas, private offices, open workstations, conference rooms, lounges and kitchenettes early on should hone in on both the space you’re looking for and the remodeling that will be required.

When embarking on the renovation of your office space, it’s important to focus on its design intent, which considers what the interior will be used for, who will be using it, and how it will be used.

If you are considering a commercial space new build or renovation project for your office, you should start thinking about the intended function of your new space. In this article, we will explain why the intended function of your commercial space plays such an important role in creating a plan that best works for your company.

Employers are eager to create a healthy, comfortable and welcoming environment for employees and clients alike. If you are considering undertaking an office renovation, or moving to an entirely new space ask yourself these essential questions.

Employers are eager to create a healthy, comfortable and welcoming environment for employees and clients alike. If you are considering undertaking office renovation, now is the time to work with a design team, and to ask yourself some essential questions.

Finding the right interior designer for your office can be tricky. Follow below for five steps to choosing an interior designer for your space.

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