Commercial Interior Design

Working on projects in the leisure industry, a commercial interior designer would be involved in all aspects of the of designing a commercial space alongside advising or directing other professionals responsible for the construction or renovation.  The designer’s role within a project would also likely be to advise the client on materials selection, explain best use of space and give general direction on the overall project.

 

Designers can help make important structural decisions by looking at key architectural details of the building: layout of interior walls, existing floor and ceiling design, positioning of windows & lighting and further interior placements. Commercial interior designers also define the project’s scope of work, draw schematics and blueprints, select the most suitable materials, and oversee budgeting and scheduling. Professional, experienced designers know how to distribute space without forfeiting design features and ensuring the brand concept is maximised within the interior area.

 

Interpreting the the non-physical design into the physical build involves looking at many critical issues that comes with designing an establishment. Some of these fundamental considerations would be: analysing the architectural space, thinking about the building form and circulation, maximising the response to the concept agreed upon, identifying the functionality all the zones.  The client benefits most here from the expertise of the designer as a really good designer will have a flair for immediately seeing limitations and maximising opportunities.

 

Commercial interior designers are skilled in creating style and stunning aesthetics without sacrificing safety or functionality. They have the ability to conceptualise large spaces that fulfil all the needs of the client over the long term.  Later, second phase decoration in the form of branding and themes that bring alive the commercial space requires not only design flair but also architectural knowledge.

Lighting Design

A designer can do a lot to create atmosphere with colours and lighting. Lighting in the leisure industry should not be formulaic or predictable and the target audience should be kept in mind at all times. One of the responsibilities covered in a designers remit, should the client wish it, could also be to engage in competitor research that will provide an idea of how a particular concept will fit into the existing market.

Specialist Interior Designers

Once the construction phase is complete, the designer then moves on to transforming the completed physical structure into an exciting functioning space for whatever commercial purposes.  This is the most exciting part, the part in which the client can really get involved – looking at material samples, colours, layouts and visuals to develop the space exactly how they envisaged it.  Commercial interior designers have an understand of patterns and styles that compliment the desires of the client, bringing the project to life with furniture, fabrics, wall decoration, artwork, accessories, and finishes.