Retail
Retail design covers shops and showrooms, including their interiors, fixtures and shopfronts. Projects span boutique shops and shopping malls.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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About Retail projects
Retail design in New Zealand starts with the work a store must do for customers and staff. A project such as Mitre 10 Mega, Napier sits within a different retail format from Kowtow | Newmarket; when comparing examples, look at how each brief might affect display capacity, circulation and service areas. Map the customer route before fixing the position of counters or joinery, and allow staff access to stock and equipment.
Retail project planning
Retail projects on this page include Westfield Newmarket by Designsource and Danish Furniture Showroom by Danish Furniture. A mall setting and a furniture showroom raise different questions about shared circulation, product viewing and the space needed to discuss a purchase. Use those distinctions to shape a fit out: check the tenancy's existing services, then develop decor ideas around the lighting, surfaces and joinery the site can support.
What should a retail project brief establish?
Describe the activities the space must support, such as browsing, product demonstrations or customer service. Include staff work areas and storage so the layout accounts for the whole operation.
How can a layout support customer circulation?
Plan a clear route from the entrance to key displays and service points, with enough space for customers to pause without obstructing access. Check accessible routes before fixing joinery positions.
When should decor and finishes be selected?
Set the layout and lighting requirements first, then assess finish samples in the proposed lighting. Specify surfaces to suit expected wear and cleaning.