In the world of commercial design, the power of space lies not only in its physical dimensions but also in its ability to influence emotions and behaviours. Just as light can transform a room, space determines how individuals interact with their environment. The arrangement of furniture and fixtures, coupled with the flow of movement through space, can evoke a sense of openness, intimacy, freedom, or confinement. It’s akin to orchestrating a symphony, where every element contributes to creating a harmonious whole.

Think of space as a canvas awaiting the artist’s brushstrokes; it offers endless possibilities for storytelling and evoking mood. A well-crafted spatial design has the potential to inspire imagination and innovation while nurturing social connections. Whether the soaring ceiling height lifts spirits or the cosy nooks that beckon introspection, each detail contributes to an immersive experience for those who inhabit these designed spaces.

Understanding Functionality: Form Follows Function

In the mesmerising dance of architecture and design, the primal mantra form follows function as an everlasting serenade. Envision a space like a complex orchestral symphony, where every note and rhythm is masterfully woven to create an opus of functionality. Just as a graceful ballerina’s body seamlessly mirrors the music’s ebb and flow, so should a commercial space harmonise with its purpose.

Unlocking the enigma of functionality leads us into a realm where furniture isn’t merely something to sit on—it becomes an organic extension of human interaction. Imagine chairs as storytellers, engaging in dialogues with occupants, coaxing them to settle in and be part of the unfolding narrative within a commercial space. This understanding allows the design to become an ethereal conductor orchestrating user experiences that resonate deeply within the fibres of one’s being.

Embracing Aesthetics: Beauty with Purpose

In commercial design, aesthetics should not merely be ornamental; it must wield purpose. Imagine a lobby adorned with sleek, minimalist furniture, its clean lines echoing efficiency and professionalism. Each element serves a dual function – endorsing an ambience of sophistication while facilitating seamless traffic flow. Beauty is not just in the eye of the beholder here; it’s an intentional language communicating with visitors before they even utter a word.

A vibrant retail space isn’t just about dazzling displays and trendy decor; it’s a carefully choreographed dance between artistry and functionality. The visual appeal should beckon customers into a sensory journey where each nook narrates tantalising stories through colour palettes, textures, and lighting schemes. A place where beauty becomes more than skin deep, integrating harmoniously with practicality to create an immersive experience for patrons. This fusion of creativity and utility lies in the heartening embrace of aesthetics – elevating spaces from physical constructs to living canvases teeming with purposeful allure.

Creating Atmosphere: Evoking Emotions Through Design

Step into a serene café, and you’re enveloped by the warm embrace of soft lighting, earthy hues, and the lingering aroma of freshly ground coffee. Every nook whispers tranquillity, inviting patrons to unwind in the cosy ambience. The marriage of rustic wooden furniture with delicate botanical accents sets the stage for an experience transcending mere consumption. Here, design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a language that speaks to our subconscious, evoking emotions of comfort and contentment.

In contrast, picture a vibrant co-working space pulsating with energy and creativity. Bold pops of colour pop against sleek, modern furnishings, igniting a sense of motivation in every corner. The air crackles with productivity as individuals blend into this dynamic atmosphere where innovation thrives on every meticulously curated detail. It’s not just about providing physical space but crafting an environment that fuels determination and sparks ingenuity within each occupant.

Maximising Productivity: Designing for Efficiency

In the bustling hive of commercial spaces, maximising productivity is the Holy Grail. Imagine a space that breathes energy, where every nook and cranny hums purposefully. The architecture becomes a dance partner to efficiency, flowing seamlessly from one area to another like a well-choreographed ballet. Employees navigate through this living organism, finding harmony in their tasks as they move through fluid pathways designed for collaboration and innovation.

Efficiency doesn’t just stop at physical design; it permeates every detail of the workspace. The colour palette becomes an orchestra playing on emotions – stimulating creativity with bold hues and offering tranquillity through soft pastels. Lighting isn’t merely functional; it’s a maestro orchestrating mood swings – brightening during busy periods and dimming during times of introspection. Every piece of furniture isn’t just a fixture but an ensemble cast working towards ergonomic support and aesthetic allure in equal measure. When each element plays its part exquisitely, productivity becomes not just an outcome but a natural consequence of the symphony within these commercial walls.

The Psychology of Color and Layout

In commercial interior design, colour and layout hold the power to shape human emotions and behaviours. The strategic use of colours can evoke varying responses, from calmness induced by soothing blues to the vibrancy provoked by energetic reds. This psychological impact extends to spatial layout, where furniture and fixtures can facilitate flow or create barriers within a space. Every angle, line, and curve plays a dance with our subconscious, directing our movements and influencing our mood.

Consider how warm hues like orange and yellow stimulate restaurant appetite or how soft pastels promote relaxation in spas. Additionally, placing focal points or pathways within a room can guide individuals towards desired areas while highlighting essential products or services. Such meticulous attention to colour psychology and spatial design creates an inviting atmosphere and serves as a silent influencer, shaping consumer experiences without them even realising it. It’s akin to orchestrating a symphony using visual cues, where every shade and position harmonises to conduct an immersive sensory journey for patrons.

Conclusion: Crafting Memorable Experiences

As the final brushstroke on the canvas of commercial space design, the conclusion should echo the melody of harmony and leave a lingering impression that transcends time. It’s about crafting an experience that lingers in the psyche like a haunting sonnet, drawing people back with its irresistible pull. Think of it as orchestrating a symphony where every note and every detail sings together perfectly to create an unforgettable opus.

Crafting memorable experiences is akin to composing poetry for the soul — it’s not just about what is seen but what is felt; not just what is heard but what resonates deep within. It’s weaving a tapestry of emotional connectivity where every thread tells its own story, and yet, collectively, they form an enchanting narrative. The atmosphere should speak volumes without uttering a single word, enveloping visitors in an embrace that whispers secrets only their hearts can decipher. A well-designed commercial space doesn’t just showcase products or services; it unveils fragments of dreams and aspirations veiled in captivating allure.

Of course, as there are many differences between the various businesses, so also commercial design changes according to every need of the business or its customers. Stand design is different from store design; between the design and planning of cafés and restaurants to the design of bakeries, there are many differences, and the list goes on – but the moment we want to create the ideal space, the important highlights and the professional work all along the way, certainly remind each other!

So, what will we focus on in planning and designing commercial spaces? And how do we choose the most suitable design for each space? All the answers are in front of you!

Know the area

When we say “know the area” we mean in-depth knowledge, as we know the back of our hands! The environment and the place where our commercial space is located is not only a source of inspiration for the entire design – it contains quite a bit of strategy. Before any process of designing commercial spaces, we will thoroughly research everything related to the environment – we always want our store, office, café or bakery, for example, to be more impressive than those of the competitors, more prominent and more inviting.

At the same time, we cannot ignore the fact that the business must belong as naturally as possible to the environment in which it is located, suitable for the target audience, the future customers – and no less important, the business must transmit the message we wanted to convey and look exactly as we always dreamed! It is definitely a big challenge, but comprehensive research and in-depth analysis before the actual design will turn every challenge into a possible goal and a feasible goal!

Meet the needs of the business.

After getting to know the area, the competitors and everything that surrounds the business – it’s definitely time to look inside! The design of commercial spaces places great emphasis on practice and responding to the various needs of both the business and its customers:

Designing and planning cafés and restaurants, for example, emphasizing atmosphere, and comfort and creating the ideal hospitality experience – so that it will accompany the service you strive to provide and of course, the rich dishes that will be served there.

With the design of booths, known as small commercial spaces, we will create an eye-catching display that will make anyone who did not necessarily plan to look at the booth, or purchase one of its products, stop and consider it.

Even in-store design or bakery design, we will, of course, invest in the display and the showcase – and we will choose a commercial strategy that will make it easier to maintain order and organization, always! At every moment when the business works and serves its customers.

Maintain aesthetics

Alongside the practice and as an inseparable part of commercial design – aesthetics are critical for any business! To create an aesthetic space that is pleasing to the eye, it is necessary to pay the utmost attention to all the small details: the natural light throughout the hours of the day to the artificial lighting, air conditioning and the correct utilization of the various infrastructures, precise matching of the furniture and the multiple items to the size of the space and more.

In addition, we will take into account the natural wear and tear of each of the design elements and the furniture – and choose the highest quality and most durable raw materials. The various items we choose to use in the design of commercial spaces will match each other and add to the place and the feeling in it – therefore, we will always try to avoid “overloading” and alongside aesthetics, we will be careful about practicality and elegance.

Add creativity, uniqueness and colour

In addition to aesthetics, you can’t ignore the colours and colours in the design of commercial spaces! For every space and business, the colour and colours that will suit and compliment it – when the possibilities for creativity, a unique touch, interest and differentiation, as well as creating a unique atmosphere through the use of colours are endless!

With a professional eye, we choose not only the colours themselves but also the most accurate and suitable shades – for lighting, furniture, the various items and everything that is in the space itself.

Designing commercial spaces – much more than a first impression

“You only make a first impression once” is a saying that is important to remember. Booth design, store design, bakery design, café and restaurant design and planning, similar to home styling or office design – are a fun and safe way to create that long-awaited and special impression!

We at Open Box plan, create and design pavilions and commercial spaces – in Israel and worldwide. We will be happy to offer solutions, develop ideas, research, plan and realize every vision of you and your business! We invite you to contact us for more information about commercial space design and any of our services.

The principle is simple: an attractive and visual appearance will draw more and more customers in, to the store, which increases the potential for sales. At the same time, the experience we gained at Open Box over the years taught us that store design also includes branding, differentiation, planning, strategy and practice. So, how do you do it right? We will be happy to share with you a number of fascinating highlights:

Each store is unique

We wholeheartedly believe in the uniqueness of each store. But at the same time, it is hard to ignore the great competition in the various fields and the fact that many stores sell similar goods. Store interior design emphasizes the unique character of the store, as well as the unique character of its customers! Naturally, there are fundamental differences between the design of small and large stores, the design of jewelry stores and the design of clothing stores, the design of containers and the design of luxury stores, the design of a falafel shop and the design of a pizza – and these are just simple and clear examples. Therefore, there is a need to give each store the appearance that suits it, an atmosphere that its customers will enjoy, in accordance with the field in which it deals but with a touch that is unique only to it – so that the interest and curiosity on the part of the functional customers, will come naturally!

Size does not matter

Designing small stores for example – is a big challenge! But if we meet it successfully, we will turn the disadvantage into an advantage and plan and design the store so that a faster shopping experience is possible. If it is about the design of luxury stores, as well as the design of jewellery stores or the creation of clothing stores – we will emphasize the high quality of each and every product – and we will create a pleasant space to stay and improve the service experience! It is extremely important at the start of work to carefully examine the space and its boundaries, as well as the various operations that will be carried out in it each working day.

Designing stores or creating a brand?

You don’t have to choose between design and branding when you can do both! In the design of small or large stores, the design of luxury stores and stores intended for everyone alike, there is a lot of room for branding! As part of the design process, we chose a colour scheme that would match the store, its products, and even the store’s logo. In addition, maintaining a uniform appearance, a relaxed atmosphere and attention to detail, along with the service in the store and the shopping experience, will definitely contribute to the entire branding as well.

Differentiation, planning, strategy and everything in between

An integral part of designing stores with Open Box is our service and professionalism. The final result of our work is of course, a spectacularly designed store. On the way to the goal or destination and together with you, of course, every possible need is answered – planning for a perfect practice, differentiation that will make you stand out in the most flattering way, presenting the goods in a convenient and efficient manner, a strategy for the customer experience and more.

More information on store interior design, small store design, luxury store design, jewellery, clothing and more, as well as container design, explosion design, falafel shop design and a variety of food types – waiting for you now on our website! Welcome to visit!

Breakfast or a light evening drink?

The time of day when the diners arrive is of great importance. Therefore, we will devote significance to the subject throughout the entire process of planning a café or restaurant and the design of restaurants and cafés. In the morning, we would like a sunny and bright morning atmosphere – which we would prefer to create with as much natural light as possible. Even in the design of a restaurant for an elegant lunch or dinner, the most flattering lighting is chosen, which suits the restaurant’s character to the diners, like most of the events that take place during these hours.

Restaurant and café design – trendy, classic and more

Trendy or classic is one of the recurring questions in the design world. Like her, debates between homey and warm and urban, colourful or neutral and more – come up repeatedly. The good news is, all options are correct! According to the nature of the business and its owners, the heart of the customers and the general vision – this is also how all café and restaurant planning will be done and of course, everything related to the design of restaurants and cafés.

The Seating complex – the most pleasant there is!

A seating area, such that customers will enjoy staying in it, is no less important than the food itself and the service! After all, the Seating complex significantly affects the whole atmosphere! When planning a café or restaurant, we will emphasize the size of the seating area so that it will be practical enough for the comfort of the staff and all customers but with maximum utilization of the space. In the design of restaurants and cafés, which will accompany the ideal size and practicality, we will emphasize the visibility of the premises, the comfort of the furniture, desirable colours, an attractive feeling of warmth and more!

Fast food restaurant design – with or without a seating area?

Alongside the classic cafes and restaurants, we will not forget the fast food, which is becoming more and more popular in the restaurant world! When designing fast food restaurants, first of all we will make sure that the restaurant, by its name, can deliver the food quickly – with a practical and comfortable design. Also, we will invest in all the small details at the counter and the checkout area – the first impression and the place where the food order is made. If the design of fast food restaurants includes a seating area, we will of course design it in such a way that it will create a desire to sit there for a long time. Even if, naturally, the customer will not stay there for long hours, it will definitely encourage him to visit the restaurant again!

Restaurant interior design, cafe design and more – Open Box

If you dream of a restaurant or a winning cafe design, we at Open Box have the experience and the tools to make your dream come true! Feel free to contact us for more details.

Apart from the businesses we mentioned, planning a pharmacy or designing a stand in a shopping mall are also examples of significant design challenges – and the list is certainly long. Adapting commercial design to the type of business and its customers is the first and most important step – but how do you do it right? We will immediately share our experience with you.

Both beautiful and baker – bakery design

In the past, bakery design was simple and basic – a design that included a convenient kitchen for baking, a display or showcase that is cooled or heated depending on the type of baked goods, and simple shelves full of goodies. But today, many bakeries have a real showcase! In addition to the showcase, in the design of a bakery, suitable branding is usually incorporated, starting with the colour of the walls and the furniture – and reaching down to small details such as cases and clothing details. You can see more and more that the wonderful smell of the pastries, together with an inviting appearance, “do it” for the customer!

The design of a bakery radiates warmth – in the use of materials such as wood or stone for example, colours and shades, lighting and more! Our ambition with commercial design for bakeries is to create a feeling of home, comfort and warmth – well seasoned with creativity and originality!

Quality and design elements – Katsiya design

The design of the butcher shop, depending on the nature of the food products sold there, will be different and unique. In the design of the butchers, we will emphasize the luxury, the quality and the value for the price. Since there are quite a few products in Battaya that are not very visual, we will combine various design elements that will balance them – whether it is wooden display utensils, or the use of large and bright display refrigerators as a showcase for the meat.

In the design of the butcher shop, we will use furniture and materials that are easy to clean with high durability so that even during busy and stressful hours, it will be pleasant and easy for the butcher shop workers to maintain the aesthetics and appearance.

Commercial design for containers, explosions and mall stand design

In the design of a store or grocery store, as well as the design of a stand in a shopping mall – the aspiration is to maximize the display in a limited space to present as much merchandise as possible in an orderly manner, encouraging purchase and of course, with maximum comfort according to the space limitations. Designing commercial spaces where many customers pass by every day, it is important that it be practical, inviting and pleasant throughout all operating hours.

Planning a pharmacy – thinking about the small details

The different pharmacy chains, although they remind each other – each of them has its own design emphasis. But what about pharmacy planning? Today, more than ever, pharmacies are becoming favourites for buying various products such as perfumery, perfume, and even household items. Great importance is placed on planning a pharmacy with the right combination of products as a spacious, highly sterile space, allowing privacy for its customers as much as possible, as well as being pleasant and comfortable – especially for cases of long wait An accurate commercial design will respond to each of the important emphases of the various pharmacies – and will even creatively offer fascinating combinations between classic and conservative designs and interesting modern ones.

Open Box – customized designs for all types of businesses

Designing a bakery or a butcher shop? Container design, booths or explosions? Maybe planning a pharmacy at all? No matter your business type, we at OpenBox will always be happy to design, create and plan everything for you, creatively and professionally! Feel free to contact us for more details.