Is your commercial building looking a little tired, worn out, or out of date? Unless you have an unlimited budget to tear down and start from scratch, you might want to look at sprucing it up instead of starting over. When you spruce up, you tidy and freshen up the appearance of an area. If you want to SPRUCE UP your commercial building, follow these guidelines.
S — Style
Choose the style you want your building to convey. Trendy? Traditional? Playful? Powerful? What is the persona of your business? Who is your clientele? What image do you want to portray? These questions help guide your decisions and set your style.
Analyze your building and decide which aspects match this style, and which need a change. These style decisions will guide everything from your landscape choices to your paint color. Decide your business style first and let that guide your decisions.
P — Paint
Paint is an amazing way to transform the look of a building, inside and out. It can be the cheapest way to achieve high impact transformation. No matter what colors you choose, a fresh coat of paint can make a building look newer and make it more inviting.
Paint color also helps convey your style choice. Modern? You could choose neutral tones, layer shades of white and use bold accent colors. Trendy? Bold hues of on-trend colors like navy and clay. Soothing? Blue tones and soft pastels. There are paint palettes for every kind of mood you wish to convey.
R — Renovate
Do you have any areas in need of renovation? Consider renovating spaces that are no longer functional or do not suit current business needs. Some spaces may be too dated or rundown to look fresh or match your style even with a new coat of paint.
You might need to add to the function of your building. Plan these renovations to work with your theme and overall style considerations.
U — Unclutter
Simple changes can be as important as major renovations. Make sure when sprucing up your building that you do a basic uncluttering. An uncluttered workspace is safer, more calming, and more attractive. It is better for workers and gives a much better impression to customers and guests.
Look through key spaces in your building, especially those in public view. Make sure every object is useful either for its function or in adding beauty and style to the space.
C — Clean
A clean building is essential. Having and keeping an uncluttered and clean space may be the first and most important element in making a building neat and smart. Do not neglect the importance of a clean exterior.
A great way to refresh any exterior, from siding to stucco to brick is to have a professional power wash. Hiring a thorough warm power wash can restore the exterior and take years off the look of an older building.
After you’ve thoroughly cleaned your building, you can assess if the exterior materials need paint, new siding or grout renovations, or if washing along was enough to freshen the appearance of your building.
E — Enter
When cleaning, uncluttering, and painting, focus on your entrance, the first impression of your building. It gets the most attention, both on the exterior and when a customer steps through your door. It is the focal point of your building. It handles close and personal interaction. Make sure your entrance conveys your style and gives the right first impression.
If you have a limited budget, focus your renovation work and effort on the entrance. A new door, landscaping containers, paint, and new furniture can give your business a fresh new impression.
UP — Use Professionals
Don't plan to tackle this building facelift alone. Reach out to a professional to help manage your project and get you clean, fresh, and ready for business. They can help you determine and refine your style, paint your exterior and interior, renovate your entranceway and other key areas, and help with major cleaning projects and daily cleaning maintenance.
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