Written by Sam on September 30, 2021. Posted in Helpful Tips, Office Refurbishment

Tips in Selecting the Right Paint Colour for Your Commercial Space

Your office environment plays a huge role in your work performance. Aside from the decors, the paint colour affects your mood, which in turn affects your productivity. Since different types of industries and brands use their colour pattern, the colours that boost productivity in certain offices might now work in other offices. The amount of natural light that goes inside, as well as the size and shape of your office also influence the effectiveness of the colour you are going to use.

Does the fact above make it harder for you to decide in selecting your office’s new paint colour? This article will help you out. Below are some of the things to consider when shopping for the right paint colour for office spaces.

Consider your space’s purpose

The colour you choose for your office space can help you achieve your business objectives. This is the reason why you have to determine your space’s purpose first before choosing the colour. Certain colours fit only certain industries and can be incompatible with others.

Are you in the retail industry? Bold and striking colours could be a perfect choice as they can catch customers’ attention. As for businesses with a professional environment like offices, gray, white, and other understated colours will work best.

Consider how much light enters your space

Light has the capability of changing the appearance of some colours, which is why you have to check the amount of natural light that goes inside your office space. If little to no light is coming in, you can consider lighter tones of paint. As for spaces that received a huge amount of natural light, darker tones are the best choice.

Consider the size of your commercial space

Tight spaces need lighter shades of colours to look larger. As for huge spaces, you can make it look warm and comfy by using darker shades.

Consider the room’s temperature

The paint colour also works hand-in-hand with the room’s temperature. If you want to cool down your office space, using lighter tones such as light blue and green can help you achieve this goal. Should you want to warm up your office, either of the colours orange, yellow, and red will make a perfect choice.

Consider getting help from experts

At Wallace Contracts, we can help you make the best decision in choosing your office space’s paint colour. Our specialists have decades of experience in helping businesses and individuals choose the perfect colours for their spaces.

Give us a call to discuss your options with our painting and decorating specialists.

Written by Sam on September 11, 2019. Posted in Office Refurbishment

Which Office Layout Is Right For Your Business?

Office layouts have traditionally looked pretty similar with the same desks in repetitive lines separated by departments. The era of paper-based offices however are dying out and the new era of portable technology is growing with a wireless network. Without the need for a central desktop with wires needing to be discretely hidden, we now have more opportunity to shape the office environment.

With this new opportunity to redesign the office space we are going to take a look into the three best office layouts linear, radial and organic.

Linear Layout

A traditional layout with areas and departments arranged in sequence, often in straight lines this is an often favoured layout within established departments.

Radial

A modern structure with areas and departments arranged in a circle from a central point of focus. A common layout within publications and marketing businesses which require a keystone figure to monitor the full process.

Organic

A fluid and more flexible structure that reflects the people who use the space and how they use it as opposed to the building itself or a company structure.

Now you’ve seen all the main options, it’s time to reflect on what office layout will work best for you. Every team is different so consider all the above but keep your specific requirements in mind. What works for one office may not work for another.

Whether you have dozens of employees or work from home by yourself, setting up an efficient, personal workspace is one of the best things you can do for your productivity and mental well-being.

If you would like to find out more on our office refurbishment services then please fill in our simple contact form or call us on 01782 810220.

Written by Sam on May 17, 2021. Posted in Office Refurbishment

What is Office Dilapidation: When Do You Need It?

There is no doubt that the pandemic has brought a tremendous impact on businesses. To cope with the situation, companies are now adopting the work-from-home setup. This move is not only helpful in eliminating the possibility of virus transmission, but it also keeps businesses striving while waiting for the time that everyone can go back to their offices again.

Since many changes happened, many are also looking for ways to downsize or use a more flexible approach in how they run their business. Many owners and employees have embraced and enjoyed the benefits of working from home. Thus the need for a physical office is becoming less important. While for others, especially for businesses whose work-from-home setup is not suitable, a larger or redesigned office is needed to embrace the new normal.

If your business is to adopt a work-from-home set up or move to a larger or smaller office space, now is the best time to have all of the works done. To start, you will need to undergo office dilapidation.

What is office dilapidation?

Office dilapidation is the process of performing repairs and other required works to return a commercial space to its original condition. Before moving into your office, you may have made a few changes to the workspace to make it suitable for your business needs. As your leasing term ends, your landlord might require you to take off all the changes you made and return the space to its original condition so you can retain your deposit.

Whatever changes you have made in your leased commercial space, whether it is structural or cosmetic, you need to adhere to the dilapidation clause stated in your agreement before returning it to your landlord.

Suppose you have been leasing a commercial office. In that case, you might need to get office dilapidation sooner or later, as your lease comes to an end.

How dilapidation is done

As your lease nears its end, your landlord will appoint a surveyor to assess the property’s condition and determine the type and extent of the dilapidation to be performed.

If the dilapidation work is not as extensive and requires only a few repairs and redecoration, you can decide to handle the process in-house. However, in many cases, you might need professional contractors to carry out the work.

As the end of your lease approaches, give yourself or the contractors enough time to perform the dilapidation work. This will ensure that the process is performed correctly, with as minimal to zero mistakes as possible.

Office Dilapidation Services

At Wallace Contracts, our team of office dilapidation specialists has years of experience in working with different sizes of dilapidation projects. We’ve been in the trade for many years, and we guarantee top-notch services that you can rely on.

Written by Sam on August 30, 2018. Posted in Office Refurbishment, warehouse refurbishment

Warehouse Office Refurbishment

The first half of 2018 was a very successful year for Wallace Contracts as we gained a number of high profile distribution centres requiring refurbishment of their office areas. With the growth of our client base within the distribution sector we have seen first-hand the positive impact a facelift can make on a workspace. Whether it’s simply decorations, new lighting and flooring or a complete reconfiguration of the office area. An office area, business, industrial or educational environment that has been refurbished and tailored to the staff and the company brand is an infinitely more productive place and can have a positive impact on your long term success. Here are just some of the reasons why a warehouse office refurbishment can help your business.

Increased Staff Productivity

The working week is usually between 35 and 40 hours, it’s important to ensure that the office space we are working in is good environment which encourages productivity. If you are happy to invest in improving your working environment then it gives a clear indication that you value your staff and your business.

Additional space

Have you ever considered how much of the space in your office could be being wasted? As your company grows you may find the need to make extra room for growth of your workforce. An office refurbishment may allow you to make the most out of existing work space without the costly expense of finding new premises.

Health & Safety

Having an out of date, and slightly worn office environment might also mean that you may have become complacent about health and safety throughout the space. General wear and tear can have an impact on the quality of a working environment and therefore create health and safety risks. Revamping your business makes it a safer and more enjoyable place to work in.

Green Thinking

Office buildings have a large impact on the environment both in their construction and operation, show your competitors and clients your environmental credentials. Buildings are the largest consumer of energy and therefore a significant contributor to the emission of greenhouse gas and waste. A good office design can minimise the impact of a building on the environment.

Create a new boardroom

The boardroom is where important ideas are debated, interviews conducted and discussions on business performance take place. This is a space that needs to be both stimulating and relaxing, create a unique space where management teams can plan the future of your business for long periods of time in comfort.
An office refurbishment for your warehouse could be the ideal solution to increase productivity and improve your overall working environment, contact Wallace Contractors today to see how we can help your business.

Written by Sam on October 12, 2019. Posted in Office Refurbishment, shop refurbishment

Tips For Refurbishing Your Business While Staying Open

Painting and renovating can be a huge disruption to your day-to-day operations, but with careful planning and preparation the disruption can be minimised.Wallace Contracts limited have some of our top tips to consider when painting during business hours.

1. Announcements

Before you begin your refurbishment we recommend notifying your customers and staff of the potential issues a refurbishment can cause. Providing your employees with the correct training can maintain minimal disruption.

Printing signs around your business and messages on all social media platforms will allow your customers to know ahead of time and reduce the potential negative reviews due to a less than perfect experience.

Once the refurbishment is complete showcase the finished product on social media with new photos, a final update will then bring your regular customer back into your business.

2. Should you stay open?

Before beginning your refurbishment, you’ll need to do some groundwork into any legalities which may cause your business to temporary close. If you own a business providing customers with food and refreshments, you may not be able to stay open while staying within health and safety codes.

3. Create an unoccupied zone

If you have a large enough business you could create a buffer zone to separate the refurbishment area from everything else. This will help to lower noise levels, contamination and disruption to employees and customers.

Without a buffer zone you could cause mayhem and an unorganised refurbishment that will ultimately create stress and negative reviews.

Leave it to the experts

If you are looking to give your business a new lease of life then get a free no obligation quote Wallace Contracts Limited. Our commercial painting experts are dedicated to making your painting refurbishment as easy and stress-free as possible. Contact us on 01782 810220 or fill out our simple enquiry form for a free quote today!