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When you are designing the space that will be the new home of your commercial business, you want to do so with the customer experience in mind. Anyone who walks into your shop, restaurant, or other commercial business should instantly feel welcome and comfortable in the space. It should also include certain design elements that catch their interest and come together for a truly unique space.

That being said, you do not want to go overboard with such design elements. In general, the space should complement and reflect your products and services instead of distracting from them.

With that in mind, here are three interesting design elements to consider incorporating into your commercial business that is simple yet effective at helping to create a cohesive space.

1. Natural Overhead Light

Anyone who has ever tackled any sort of interior design project will know just how important natural light is to an overall design. The same goes for commercial designs as well. Natural light makes space feel bigger, brighter, and generally more inviting to whoever walks through the door.

While you will want to have your fair share of windows installed, an overhead roof light can make for the ultimate design element that is worth the investment. Commercial skylights for businesses can make all the difference when you are trying to create a unique yet simple aesthetic that your customers will be drawn to.

2. Open Spaces

You might not think that open spaces fall into the category of design elements for your commercial business, but they most certainly do. There will be some areas of the space of your business wherein less will be more. This is because too much furniture and too many items can make for a cramped and crowded feel in the space.

While your commercial business space must have all of the functionality that you need, you do not want your customers to feel closed in and cramped when they walk through the doors. Ensure that you incorporate the right amount of open space so that the overall feel is more open and inviting. Furthermore, being able to accommodate more customers at a time is not a bad thing for your business.

3. Color

One of the things that you will most likely spend the most time considering while designing your commercial space is the colors you will use. You might have some ideas for the colors based on your branding, but generally speaking, you will be starting from scratch.

Make sure that the colors you opt for work with the specific style that you want to achieve with the space. For instance, a more modern and contemporary aesthetic will most likely indicate a light color palate overall. You can add a bit of drama to the space by incorporating some darker tones here and there as well. 

If your commercial space is based in a store, then make sure that the colours fit in with the overall branding.