Refurbishing your commercial space has a whole range of benefits including improved efficiency, cost reduction and greater functionality. 

If your space needs a bit of a spruce up, here are three considerations to take into account.

Designing your floor plan

Unless you’re adding an extension to your building, it’s fair to say you might be somewhat restricted when designing your floor plan. You’ll be limited by the actual structure of the building, so it’s crucial to have a designer that can work around this to give you the best refurbishment possible. 

Think about the workflow in your space when placing benches and other key internal structures. Light can also make a huge difference, and carefully placed interior lighting can bring your commercial space to life.

Maintaining productivity

Commercial refurbishments usually mean there’s temporary disruption to your usual business operations. If your business tends to have quiet times of the year, it’s worth considering doing the refurbishment during that period. 

Discuss timelines with your builder well in advance so you can plan ahead. If you usually have employees in the space, keep them in the loop about your plans for them during the refurbishment project to avoid any anxiety or confusion.

Increasing sustainability

Most older buildings haven’t been built with materials or services that are environmentally friendly, so a refurbishment is the perfect time to make sustainable changes. 

It can be hard to know where to start, so talk to your builder about how you can increase the sustainability of your space. 

For example, old heating and cooling systems often rack up huge energy bills. There’s now a wide range of systems that will reduce both your energy bills and carbon footprint. 

LED lighting and environmentally friendly insulation can also play a strong role in reducing costs.