Starting an Interior
Renovation
When beginning
a renovation you must answer a few questions. The questions
below are
based on a hospitality renovation which includes nightclub,
restaurant, hotel and even retail store renovation. The exception to retail would be greater stress
on the product you are selling.
Questions
to ask yourself when beginning a hospitality renovation.
1. Why are
you renovating?
- Are you
renovating to update the look and feel of your environment?
- Are you
renovating to improve the function of your space?
- Are you
renovating to change the use of your space?
2. Have
you established a budget?
3. Who is
your clientele?
- What
type of experience are they looking for?
4. Are
you serving your clientele to the best of your ability?
- Consider
design ideas that can help you better serve your clientele.
- Can your
staff successfully service your clientele?
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5. Is your
existing layout helping or hurting your business?
6. How much
square footage do you need for each activity?
- dancing
- dining
- bar space
- coat
check
- lounge
area
- games
- TV's
- Internet
access
- selling
- staff
areas, etc.
7. How
does your location impact your interior design?
8. From
a design standpoint what are you doing to keep your business
up to date?
9. What
design elements do you need to add to keep your business unique?
- What
is your business identity and how will that effect the design?
- How
do
you represent your brand identity through the design of your
space?
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10. Consider
creating a total experience for your clientele.
- What
other types of entertainment can you add to your space to
create
a unique experience for your customers?
11. Are
you equipped or do you have the time to adequately address these
issues?
These questions
may vary depending upon your business. A restaurant renovation
will vary from
a hotel or retail renovation but will be very similar to a
nightclub or lounge
renovation. This list should get you
started in the right direction. However we do recommend you
consult with a professional. Designers
can help you save money by taking advantage of their planning,
design and construction experience.
Design is a business just like running a restaurant, nightclub
or other hospitality venue. Entering into a renovation project without adequate knowledge can be
very costly.
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Restaurant Branding
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