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How to Build an Office Partition Wall: The Complete Guide
Modern office environments are now opting for open plan design, however, striking a balance between workforce collaboration and privacy can be a challenge in such settings. Office partition walls offer a versatile solution, allowing you to create designated work areas, conference rooms, podcast booths or simply just quiet zones within your existing space. On the… Read more »
The Complete Guide to Commercial Design and Fit Out for Modern Workspaces
Commercial design and fit out are the different stages that influence the transformation of an interior space, usually to meet the requirements of a business client. Commercial design is commonly referred to as the creative planning stage, where specialists craft a strategic blueprint that considers the business’s functionality, vision and brand identity. The fit out,… Read more »
Exploring Home Insulation: Different Types & Their Benefits
Improving the thermal efficiency of your home comes with many benefits: reduced heating costs, enhanced comfort and a more environmentally friendly footprint to name a few. Yet, when it comes to insulators for houses, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. With plenty of types of insulation available, you’ll need to do your homework and consider factors such… Read more »
The Ultimate Guide: Which Loft Insulation is Best?
Did you know a whopping 25% of heat loss occurs through our lofts? That’s why finding the best loft insulation for your property is crucial. In fact, investing in high quality loft insulation materials for your home can be a game-changer, slashing those energy bills and keeping your wallet happy. When it comes to choosing… Read more »
5 Benefits of Biophilic Design in the Office
Whether you’re in the market for a new office space or thinking about refurbishing your current one, you’re probably debating your overall interior design. Why settle for a style that’s just aesthetically pleasing when you can also boost productivity at the same time? Two birds, one stone. While there are many design styles to choose… Read more »
Guide to Insulating a Wall
Every homeowner should strive to make their house as energy efficient as possible. Not only is it better for the environment as it uses less energy, but it could also save you money in the long run. A smart way to achieve this is to ensure that you have plenty of wall insulation to trap… Read more »
A Beginner’s Guide to Fire Doors
What is a fire door? And what are fire doors used for? If you’re interested in fire-resistant doors, look no further. In our guide, we’ll cover the different types of fire doors, provide information on what fire doors are made of, as well as how they can benefit your people, property and business in the… Read more »
How to Lay Vinyl Flooring
When looking for an affordable flooring solution for your home, vinyl flooring is a great option. Not only are there various colours and designs to choose from, it’s also easy to install, incredibly durable and an affordable option that you can fit yourself! With some basic DIY skills, access to YouTube and some patience, even… Read more »
9 Popular Types of Door Locks
Doors. We don’t often put much thought into them, but they’re imperative to the functionality of our day-to-day lives. From security to accessibility, their ironmongery is arguably just as important. Front door lock types, internal door latch types – there are many more types of different door locks than you initially realise, and these different… Read more »
Internal Wall Cladding: What are the Types and Advantages?
Whether you’re constructing a new property or refurbishing your existing one, you’ll likely require internal wall cladding. Quality interior wall cladding is a great way to add character to a room by preparing it for decoration – adding the finishing touches to your property! To fully prepare yourself before embarking on your cladding for internal… Read more »
Ultimate Drylining Guide: Types, Tips & FAQs
Dry lining is a form of cladding used within UK building construction since the 1800s when it was first invented. It’s since become a common building material used to build internal walls, partitions and ceilings in commercial environments, worldwide. If you’re considering dry lining walls in your workplace, you’ve come to the right place. In… Read more »
What is Thermal Insulation & How Do You Install It?
In homes and buildings throughout the UK, thermal insulation can help reduce or prevent heat loss. The more heat insulation a building has, the less chance there is of heat escaping which can significantly reduce your heating bills and help save money. Having thermal insulation for walls, ceilings and floors can help regulate the temperature better in… Read more »
How To Soundproof a Wall
If you have a noisy commercial space or struggle with lots of noise in your home, you’ll want to consider installing sound insulation for walls to reduce noise levels. With various types of wall soundproofing available, you have plenty of options to make a much more pleasant environment. Soundproof wall insulation in call centres and similar… Read more »
What is Raised Access Flooring?
Raised Access Flooring is a raised floor system which sits on top of an existing floor. This allows access to the gap created beneath where wires and service lines can run along the floor below. The elevated structural floor is made up with load-bearing removable panels, laid across a grid system of adjustable pedestals. This… Read more »
Laying the Foundations for 2021
What can we expect from construction this year? Following the turbulence of a worldwide pandemic, it comes as no surprise that trends are changing in order to adapt and innovate going forwards. Hopefully 2021 is the year of recovery, but what can we expect to see happening in the world of construction? Increased Public Sector… Read more »
Don’t Be Daunted to Downsize
We made it – we got through 2020! While many of us are excited to get the New Year underway, it goes without saying that businesses are functioning in a vastly different style compared to this time last year. For many, this has meant (and still means) working from home. With lockdown uncertainty still rife,… Read more »
Re-cellularisation. What is it and how can my workplace benefit?
What is the modern office? Open floor plan, collaborative desks, and social areas are common features of workplaces over the last few years. However, the Coronavirus pandemic has thrown this trend out of the spotlight, meaning social distancing and partitioning is the new normal. With this in mind, GIA & FIS have collaborated, releasing a… Read more »
Top 5 Tips For Office Fit Out
Embarking on an office fit out or renovation is an exciting opportunity to modernise your workplace and show off your brand’s personality. However, without essential planning and communication, fit out projects can seem overwhelming, not to mention expensive! At Workplace Interior Shop, we have 5 top tips that we think everyone should consider when undertaking… Read more »
