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How to Start Up Your Own Co-Working Space in Perth?
Perth has seen a sudden surge in the number of startups in the past few years due to the various accelerator programs. As a result, we are seeing an increased number of startups opting for shared or co-working spaces in Perth, as they have realized that only cost-cuttings on infrastructure…
Does Your Work Environment Affect Your Creativity?
Is this too serious a question in a workplace? Some research studies point towards that direction. Given the right environment in the workplace, experts believe that employees can spice up their creative flavour and artistic abilities. Sometimes office design is everything required to boost productivity and creativity in the workplace.…
Top Restaurant Design Trends of 2018
From mid-century decor to bold and colourful wallpaper, restaurant interior design trends are riding a new wave. This year is no exception with the possibilities. If you think restaurant interiors are no longer only for the diners, they are created for so much more - think social media platforms like…
5 Cost Effective Ways To Give Your Workplace a New Look
Has it been a while since you gave your workplace a refreshed look? It's not always cheap to completely overhaul the workplace’s fit out. Here are five simple and cost-effective ways in which you can start today! 1. Pops of colour : Any decor consultant will tell you that yellow symbolises…
5 Things to watch out for when integrating work with play in the office
The number of start-ups that have come up in recent years has changed the way employees spend their work hours at the office or workspace. Several millennial-centric start-ups from the Silicon Valley such as Facebook, Google, Snapchat and Esty have redefined the work-play balance to boost employee morale making the…
3 key factors to consider when hiring an office fitout company
If you’ve planned to hire an office fit out company, you’ve probably worked out a ball park figure of what kind of money you’d like to invest. In some cases, you may have budgeted a larger figure and in other cases, you may try to infuse a new lease of…
8 Signs of a happy Office Culture
Positive workplaces tend to display a common set of traits that cultivate companionship, nurture excellence and enhance productivity. Here are 8 signs of a happy office culture to look for: Positive values: Positive values, as for us, top the list as they reflect a company’s long-term success and growth. They…
Case Study – Youth Lab
A doctor led medical aesthetics clinic specialising in non-surgical treatments and advanced clinical dermal therapies, West Perth based Youth Lab needed to create an environment that would convey an image of upscale sophistication, safety and professionalism to their clients. Always happy to take on new clients and new challenges, the…
Case Study – Eastgate Medical Practice
Eastgate Medical Practice is an exciting new client for us at Perth Citi Fitout. We were awarded the contract for the fitout in Rivervale and proudly delivered it on time and on budget. The Challenge The chosen location for the second Eastgate Medical Practice is in Rivervale. It is a…
Case Study – The Subiaco Telstra Store
As a street facing retail space the new Subiaco Telstra store needed to be as exciting as the products it sells. That’s why they engaged our team at Perth Citi Fitout for the second time to make that happen. The Challenge Built into the newly developed Subiaco shopping precinct just…
Case Study – Vet West Ellenbrook
Vetwest Ellenbrook contacted us to fit out their brand new space at the Ellenbrook Central Shopping Centre. The Challenge The new space that Vetwest was going to occupy was in the newly built Ellenbrook Centre Shopping Centre and is surrounded by a string of other shops. Due to the number…
What is the right type of lighting for an office?
Workplace productivity is always a hot topic. You want to keep your employees happy and productive but you also have a bottom line to maintain. With new recommendations popping up daily it’s hard to know what information is valuable and what is not. What we have found is lots of…
Have you ever heard of Strategic Downsizing?
In business there’s a common thought process that ‘downsizing’ means you’re in trouble, cutting the fat and fighting to survive. More often than not, downsizing stems from a business's desire to increase productivity, reduce wasted space and save you money. We have seen a big increase in the amount of…
Improving employee productivity through your office design.
It’s no secret that if your employees enjoy where they work they’re more productive. Extensive studies have been conducted and feedback collected to determine exactly how important it is to design your workplace with the happy employee in mind. When we work with you, we will get a good understanding…
Tips to Kill Office Germs
It’s your worst nightmare as a business owner. Patient zero comes into the office then you watch the rest of the team fall like dominos. Well, not this year! These are the steps we took in our office to protect our team from nasty colds and flu’s. Think of the…
How to increase employee productivity to increase your profits.
Since businesses have been around the quality of working environments has been a challenge. Studies show that if your employees enjoy where they work they will be more efficient and productive. However, the challenge of creating a stimulating work environment without overspending is often not high on the radar of…
The Perth Citi Fitout Process
Ever wondered how we do what we do so well? Since we started Perth Citi Fitout we knew that we wouldn’t be able to manage our jobs without a simple, foolproof workflow. So we developed this process with our team and we were constantly refining it until we had developed…
Hospitality Fitout Trends 2017
Perth, it’s a city that is going through a renovation revolution. There’s so many ideas and possibilities available people that are spoilt for choice which can steer your renovation to be a huge success or an eye-soar. Here are the top trends for hospitality trends we have noticed over the…
2017 Office Design Trends
In 2016 we saw an array of different design trends for the workplace. Some were fleeting and some are here to stay. What we have noticed the most, however, is the impact of workplace design on the mental health of its inhabitants. That is why we are putting together all…
The benefits of using glass partition walls in your office fitout
Open spaces can improve and facilitate employee productivity and satisfaction. If your office has a bland design with monotone walls and cubicles, then you should consider a redesign to incorporate glass partition walls instead. Here are some advantages we see in having glass partition walls. Mood We all know that…
Why an office fit out is a good investment?
Since the beginning of time, the power of a well designed room has been very much known. And that might sound like a great line to start a blog with, but it’s true! From King Arthurs Castles, to the splendorous tents of the Bible-time Bedouins, we have seen space play…
Seasonal factors to consider during an office fitout
The process of an office fitout should be as quick as possible to minimise disruptions to day-to-day operations that generate your revenue. Planning and implementing a fitout in summer means you may not consider something with an impact during winter and vice versa. We’ve put together a few things you…
How to use your retail fitout to attract the right customers
Many retail stores in Australia are located within shopping centres meaning that foot traffic isn’t a huge problem. The biggest challenge is to get people to divert from their intended destination and enter your shop. Basing window display and external signage design decisions on who you want to walk through…
Office fitout design trends from 2015
The beginning of a new year prompts reflection for us all, both personally and professionally. We take a look back at the top 5 design trends that we’ve seen in office fitouts in the last 12 months. Keeping things neat People are increasingly aware that a cluttered or messy workspace…
