Shop fitting refers to the designing and construction of a commercial space. These would include spaces like a retail outlet, a department store, eateries and offices. It also includes the installation of shelves, furniture, cabinets and fixtures which a particular business requires to work. Shop fitting for a store would include a number of shelves, display racks and trial rooms. Similarly for a restaurant it would include a kitchen and tables and chairs. Smart business owners know that shop fitting can be quite expensive. So what do you do to ensure that your commercial space is designed well within budget? Simply keep the following things in mind to ensure a successful shop fitting which won’t break your bank.

  • Make sure you hire the right interior designer for the job. They would be responsible for overseeing the project from start to finish. They would help design your space according to your budget and would ensure that they use fittings and lay out plans which won’t burn holes in your pocket.
  • One of the most important features of a fit out is choosing the right furniture. Around 40% of the total cost is due to buying furniture only. You would need to make sure that you choose furniture pieces separately and create an eclectic mix which would help improve the aesthetic appeal of the place. Your interior designer would help choose pieces and make sure that these complement one another. Getting a few items on sale can help reduce the cost as well. Plus it’s not a bad idea to buy recycled furniture as well.
  • It’s also important to keep in mind that the kind of building you have chosen would have a direct impact on the cost of shop fitting in Sydney. For example a building with high ceilings can actually make shop fitting more expensive.

  • Electrical installation should be carried out with your budget in mind. Make sure you hire a contractor who can help keep the costs within budget. Plus suggestions from your designer and knowledge of your electrical contractor can be used to create paces which would require as little electrical consumption as possible. For example fitting a concrete floor can help reflect the light well and also help lower utility bills in the long run.
  • Open floor plan always work well. Erecting walls and doors can all cost money. In fact most offices are designed in an open floor design. It not only looks modern but can help keep things within budget.
  • You can even save cash by reusing items which you already on. In fact you can save up to one thirds in costs while doing so. You can ensure that you repurpose current work stations or reuse existing shelves and cabinets.
  • Make sure you get a quote for a project beforehand. While the budget may go over a bit and that I quite normal during a fit out. However a quote can help keep things within budget.