6 Tips for Renovating Your Retail Store

Remodeling can be frustrating, but it can be worth it -- making your store a better and more functional place to shop. Whether it's adding new rooms, increasing the size of your store, tearing down unnecessary walls, etc., the right renovations will benefit your retail store by improving both the aesthetics and function of your location. To get the most benefits from a renovation, there are a few things you should consider before you decide on a commercial contractor.

Find the new look for your store

The new look of your store will surely attract more customers. Have a clear plan about what the store’s new look will be, to help you have a better renovation experience. Don’t know what you want? Ask your contractor about what their other clients love about their renovations. 

Decide the changes you want to make

Start the process by making a list of features you like and dislike about your existing store. Prioritize and decide to change those things that aren’t working first.You can often cut remodeling costs by keeping the features you like in your existing store.

Make a wish list for your new store

If you want a new look but have no clear plan about what you want, make a wish list for your new store.  These may or may not be possible within budget but will help the commercial contractor understand what kind of design and layout you like, and make a plan within budget.

Visualize the placement of fixtures

Make a plan on where to place different elements like the store’s service area, cash registers, merchandise, and storage. Visualize how the placement of fixtures will affect initial impressions and traffic flow to and from your store.An expert commercial contractor will help you determine how much space everything needs.

Determine your budget early in the process

Find out how much money you can allocate towards the renovation. Before you commit to an expensive idea, you may want to compare its cost to something more practical if the dream build will negatively affect your cash flow.

Take the advice of your contractor

 Take the advice of the contractor when it is offered; they are renovation experts! This does not mean that everything they advise will suit your vision, but it may save your money in the end. Keep the lines of communication open, sharing ideas and getting questions answered all along the way.