Whether you are planning on a new location for a franchise or this is your startup, business standards apply equally to all. Whenever remodeling a space for commercial use, the very structure of the building needs to be re-worked.

Residential houses are not created to endure the strain of anything more than maybe two people working an oven and a stove at the same time. The space is designed with family connection in mind, not with a commercial kitchen and it’s necessary separation from the store front. 

Furthermore, the inner piping and cable set up will probably need to be reconstructed. A commercial kitchen needs more than one small faucet, and an array of stoves with adequate safety measures like ventilation to prevent serious issues like oil based fires.

Bathroom remodeling for a business on the other hand will be a challenge in managing water efficiently. Arizona has regulations for how the toilet space should be built —heavy-duty appliances, disability accessibility, prioritizing cleanliness— in order to get the license for your establishment. 

Working with a professional team like ours that has experience working with the legislation will save you time and money.

Even if you are not building from the ground up and just thinking on some tweaks and expansions, there is something you should always keep in mind: Design should always prioritize your needs. 

Of course, the aesthetic part of it all is important to finish a project well. But just as a business grows and changes, the space should follow along and adapt to the new things that come up with time. 

You might discover which are your best-selling products at your restaurant, and optimize the commercial kitchen to prioritize the making of them. Expanding storage space to accommodate higher demand, updating old utilities and maximizing mobility could all be in your to do-list.

Adding a toilet or expanding the space during a bathroom remodeling should always be on your mind if you are thinking about growing. It’s an uncomfortable issue for businesses that surge unexpectedly, and figuring out a larger bathroom that also remains aesthetically pleasing can make or break a place.

Commercial Kitchen Special Considerations

As mentioned before, when it comes to commercial kitchens, safety is a primary concern when remodeling a space, no matter if it’s a new establishment or just an expansion. Every single part of the cooking area needs to be in accordance with the safety measures required both by the state and the fire department.

Tragedy can strike quite unexpectedly, fire oils due to poorly managed ventilation, accidents in the kitchen because of impractical flooring or narrow spaces in the hot areas. Keeping a commercial kitchen safe is no easy task.

Some things that might not be so obvious but will contribute greatly are:

• Accessible fire extinguishers
• Updating gas fixtures (avoiding leaking)
• Clean water fixtures
• Sufficient electrical outlets

What Bathroom Remodeling Is all About

You may not be aware of this, but your subconscious has surely taken note of what the bathroom in every establishment you have been to looks like. Sure, comfort, accessibility and legal requirements make up the basis of what bathroom remodeling looks for. But the true core of it is in how it ties together the entirety of your business.

When envisioning the new space you want to build, ask yourself the following questions

• Is my bathroom aesthetically tied to the rest of my décor?
• Are the mirrors adequately large?
• Is the lighting flattering?
• Do the appliances match the overall look of the establishment?

This is key if you are serving customers at your business. No matter what type of ambiance you are creating —cozy, sleek, romantic— the fantasy can be broken and not come back as soon as you get into the bathroom to see generic white tiling and not much else. Weirdly enough, a carefully thought out design can make your establishment memorable for the people visiting. 

And don’t forget the bathroom area for your workers in case this is separate, or you simply don’t handle in person customers. Giving your employees a safe, ample and welcoming space will drastically improve their experience instead of having to endure cramped dim toilets. So keep their comfort in mind as well when planning your bathroom remodeling.

Local Commercial Remodel Experience in Arizona

Arizona’s weather is complex for every commercial construction project; the heat and humidity are factors that require a deep understanding, especially in commercial kitchen & bathroom remodeling. These factors become a concern that changes the design because inside your kitchen, the temperature can turn extremely hot, a bad indicator for both your staff and the appliances, and the same goes for bathrooms and ventilation in them.