Decorology

Category: Space

  • Setting up Shop

    Setting up Shop

    Whether you are working from home or have your own shop as your business location, the fact is that your working hours are being spent in an environment that you can organize and decorate as you see fit! Of course, if you are trying to welcome customers, there should be a bit of science and study behind how you arrange and present your goods and wares. A friend of my just recently opened up a shop and I was shocked at how much is involved in a successful shop opening.  They ended up gutting and remodeling the entire space!

    As passersby a store only has a few seconds to get our attention and convince us to take a peek inside, so more or less everything falls on the window or store front to get us in the door.

    Here’s a few enticing storefronts:

    via Fabulously Broke

    Want to feel like your shopping in a French flea market? (albeit a very $$$$ one), Anthropologie has your number!


    via Apartment Therapy

    A whimsical Hermes display
    via the bwd.com
    However, if you have a shop that is open to the public there are lots more things to take into consideration than purely decor or interior design issues. Here are a few things to think about:
    When setting up shop you need to consider the location very carefully. You want as many potential shoppers as you can find so make sure you are easy to see and in a great walking path! Being tucked in an alley way might not be a great spot if you need to catch your shoppers eye.

    Topiaire flower shop
    via Pinterest

    Parking is also a great advantage! Having dedicated spots for your clients makes it a more pleasant experience getting into your shop. In some places, like cities, there isn’t parking available for many of the shops but there is local transportation! Make sure people can get to you – there have been many instances where I don’t shop a certain spot because I know I won’t be able to park.

    Parking

    via etsy.com

    If your business is primarily online than it may be better off for you to find a cheaper space in the alley way where you can still be seen but don’t need the foot traffic. 

    Another thing to look for before finding your space is the local competition as well as your neighbors! You don’t want to be competing with a larger store that sells similar items as you but you also do want to be near neighbors that don’t fit in with your typical buyer!

    Lovely store front #store #front #windows #sign #slope
    via domestikatedlife.com

    It’s a good idea to find out what kind of clientele you have and figure out where they would go shopping! That’s where you need be!

    Sometimes it’s better off to have the right kind of help when you are looking for that perfect space. Fenn Wright are specialists in finding retail premises in Suffolk and having that type of local knowledge an experience that they provide can really make a difference in finding the perfect space for your shop.

    old faithful shop - gastown, via Flickr.
    via Pinterest

    Make sure you have room to grow! Your location can be a big part of the success of your business and changing your location can make it really hard on your customers as well as you! Think about the space and place where you’d want items to go. Then try to think about your space when you expand. If you have options for both, then the space might just be the perfect one!

    this post is in partnership with fenwright.co.uk

  • Bedroom Storage

    Bedroom Storage

    You all know how much I love light and beautiful bedrooms. Today I wanted to share with you what I think can be a tough obstacle for a bedroom – storage space.

    I feel like every time I move, the amount of possessions I have to find space for doubles.  It’s important to me that I have a way to tuck some of these things away and hide them so my bedroom can stay clean and serene.


    If you’re like me, and can’t afford built-ins, a clever way to “fake” it is to find a piece of furniture that can mimic a built in.  The white credenza in this room sits under the window and is white, just like a built in would be if it existed in this room.

    You can also find a lot of storage solutions that double as decor, like old trunks.
    2 above via Covet Garden

    One space you never want lacking in storage is the closet! I love built in style closets because they feel so luxe and it makes it really easy to store and find items. Not having enough storage space in a closet results in random boxes on the floor or above where you can’t reach them or end up not using the contents because it’s such a pain to get to them!

    via Finsahome.co.uk via Pinterest

    When everything has a spot your less likely to keep things you don’t need and it’s going to save so much time in your day not having to “find” all those missing things!

    via House Beautiful

    Keep it simple – sometimes, all you need is a few beautiful baskets to create the storage you need.  A guest room may only need a few extra pillows and blankets and baskets can be a beautiful and functional way to fill that need.

    Another options is to a bed with built in storage in it! Something like a double storage bed is a great option if you are having trouble finding space to create storage in your room or you just need that extra space. 


    The built in storage under the bed gives it a more flush and clean look – I personally don’t like to put things under the bed, so it’s a great option if you are like me.. There are plenty of different styles of double storage beds that you can choose from. Some have a similar look to multiple drawers or cubbies you can put fabric bins like under the window seat.
    The most important factor is not only that the storage is functional, but that you like it, so sometimes it takes a bit of hunting to find a storage solution you like. You want your bedroom to be relaxing and clutter is the last thing that’s going to achieve that! Find a storage solution that doesn’t distract your eye or take away from much needed rest!