Designing and planning a retail space can be challenging. Whether you’re opening a store or constructing a space for future tenants, the design should ultimately cater to consumers. By working with an experienced general contractor and keeping these tips in mind, the store will be set up for success.

How to Design a Perfect Retail Space

1. Plan for a Customer’s Path

Retail store owners will need to decide where to put the important elements, such as registers, changing rooms, new item displays, and restrooms. The best way to decide where to put these is by anticipating how customers will experience the space.

For example, most people go right when they enter a store. For this reason, it can be a good idea to put the cash registers on the left so they look around more. This will also aid the decision of how many racks and displays to use since customers should have space to walk around without the sense of clutter.

2. Make It Uniform

If you’re an owner with other retail locations, you should make your new store look very similar. Customers will be confused if they walk into the new location and see that it’s completely different. If they can’t find what they’re looking for, the shopping mindset may be affected.

Chain stores are very good at staying uniform. The store obviously won’t be identical, but you can get it as close as possible. This also saves time for you and your general contractor during the brainstorming and design process.

3. Think Ahead

You and your general contractor should come up with a vision well before construction starts. Stay ahead of schedule and make sure you have the proper permits and a set budget. Some unexpected problems may arise, but none of them should happen because you planned poorly before you broke ground.

Ready to start planning a retail space? The professional general contractors at Maxwell Construction offer quality craftsmanship and affordable prices. These builders have over 40 years of experience working with commercial buildings throughout Atmore, AL. They can handle large-scale construction projects for anyone creating a retail store or strip mall. Visit their website for more information or call (251) 368-3331 to schedule a free estimate today.