Commercial Interior Design
The Importance of Commercial Interior Design Our latest blog explores the importance of commercial interior design for businesses, landlords, and developers. Creating a welcoming office environment that prioritises health, wellbeing, and comfort essential, as the working environment has a significant impact on employee satisfaction and productivity. A successful contemporary workspace should encompass both communal and […]
How An Office Refurbishment Can Transform Your Workspace
At Select, we believe that office refurbishment is more than just making repairs or upgrading fixtures. It’s about creating a space that inspires, motivates, and supports the success of your business and employees.
Guide to Finding Office Fit Out Inspiration
Inspiration for your space How your office space looks and feels can have a big impact on mood and thus productivity of employees. If you’re planning an office fit out and are struggling to come up with ideas, this comprehensive guide is here to help. We’ve gathered inspiration and tips that will help you create […]
The essential guide to office fit out costs in 2023
Be clear about your budget Office fit out costs can vary massively depending on the size of your office, the quality of materials used, the complexity of the design, and even how much additional furniture you need to include. When commissioning a drawing / design for your office fit out or renovation project, it’s important […]
5 Key Differences Between a CAT A Fit Out and CAT B Fit Out Explained
1. Level of Completion CAT A fit outs are typically finished to a basic state (shell and core fit), meaning it still requires further infrastructure & fittings to make the space habitable. This includes build elements: – computer access flooring, plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, heating / cooling, electrical & lighting. A CAT B fit out […]
Unlocking Success in Retail Space Transformation
Transforming Retail space Transforming a shop into a thriving retail space demands meticulous planning and consideration. Whether you’re embarking on a new venture or renovating an existing store, it’s essential to navigate a range of key factors. In this blog post, we will delve into the critical considerations that drive a successful shop fitout, creating […]
5 Office Design Trends for 2023
The 5 top office design trends for 2023 We love looking at office design trends and December is a great time to look ahead. This year Clerkenwell Design Week brought us some fantastic insights into emerging office design trends and we find it useful, alongside our own ‘future trends’ report, to keep ahead of what […]
What’s the difference between an agile / activity based and a hybrid / flexible workspace?
Cutting through the jargon what’s the difference between agile / activity based & a hybrid / flexible workspace? An agile (or activity based) workspace by definition is a space plan creating areas within an office footprint that allow staff multiple choices of areas within the footprint to support staff as their tasks dictate. So, space […]
How to create an agile workplace and adopt the ethos
Post lockdown despite Elon’s diktats, working practices and the office have shifted shape to accommodate a workforce and philosophy ignited in the crucible of change – the enforced lockdowns. The new hybrid workforce it seems is here to stay at least for the short term as the virus is still active, adapting, mutating and likely […]
How to produce an interior design brief for design & fit out
A simple guide through the process of choosing a design & fit out partner for your office interior project. When researching potential contractors or designers for your project it soon may become apparent that the process can be a little frustrating. A lot of the larger contractors are only really interested in minimum values of […]
