With over 4,000 bakeries across the UK, creating a distinctive identity and building a strong brand is essential. Today’s bakeries serve multiple purposes – from quick morning coffee stops to afternoon tea destinations. Our designs embrace this versatility, crafting spaces that adapt seamlessly from sunrise pastry rushes to leisurely weekend brunches, all while maintaining your unique character that keeps customers coming back.
We maximise your investment through carefully chosen materials and strategic design decisions that stand the test of time. Our comprehensive service covers everything from space planning and custom display solutions to lighting design and complete fit-out management. Every element of our bakery design is selected to perform beautifully while keeping operational costs down. Plus, if you need it, we’ll help develop your brand identity to perfectly match your space.
Two decades of hospitality design has taught us what matters most: creating spaces that tell your story and welcome everyone. We transform your vision into an adaptable environment that works for morning rushes, afternoon gatherings, and everything in between. From custom display solutions to inclusive seating layouts, we handle every detail – helping establish your brand while building a space that becomes part of people’s daily lives.
– Brief Creation
– Strategic Thinking
– Branding Advice
– Competitor Analysis
– Measured Survey
– Space Planning
– Lookbook
– Sketches
– Concept Creation
– Specifying
– 3D Visualisation (CGI)
– Sample Boards
– Technical Drawing Pack
– Construction Details
– Tender Guidance
– FF&E Schedules
– Bespoke Joinery/Furniture Design
– Planning Applications
– Building Control Drawings
– Principal Designer & CDM Management
– Design Management
– Contractor Liaison
– Snagging and Quality Control
– Site Meeting Attendance
– Procurement
– Design Engineering
With design studios in Birmingham and Yorkshire, plus a dedicated London meeting space, we’re strategically positioned to support bakery projects across the UK.
We regularly travel to client sites, ensuring hands-on project management from concept through completion. This face-to-face approach helps us grasp the unique challenges and opportunities of each location. Whether you’re planning a cosy village patisserie or a high-street artisan bakehouse, we’re there every step of the way.
Our Birmingham hub serves the vibrant Midlands food scene, while our Yorkshire hub brings expertise to the North. Our London meeting space offers convenience for urban projects and brand collaborations. This nationwide network means we’re always in touch with emerging trends, local preferences, and successful bakery concepts across different markets.
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Our comprehensive design process ensures every detail is considered. We begin with extensive consultation to understand your brand, operations, and customer base. Site analysis and space planning follow, where we optimise layouts and flows. The concept development phase brings your brand to life through material selection, custom features, and detailed drawings. We create 3D visualisations to help you understand the space before moving to technical documentation. Throughout construction, we maintain close oversight to ensure design intent is preserved. This process typically spans 12-16 weeks from initial consultation to completion.
Modern bakeries need to seamlessly transition between different services throughout the day. We design adaptable spaces that work efficiently from morning rushes to afternoon tea service. This includes carefully planned zones for retail, café seating, and service areas. Our layouts incorporate flexible seating arrangements that can accommodate both quick coffee stops and leisurely dining experiences. We consider factors like queue management, display visibility, and operational flow to ensure the space performs beautifully at all times while maintaining an inviting atmosphere.
Atmosphere is crucial in bakery design – it should engage all senses and create an irresistible environment. We use a carefully curated mix of materials, textures, and lighting to create the right mood. This might include warm woods, tactile surfaces, and statement design features that reflect your brand identity. Lighting is layered to create different atmospheres throughout the day, from bright and energising in the morning to cosy and intimate in the afternoon. We also consider acoustics, using materials and design elements that manage sound levels while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
Brand integration is fundamental to our design approach. We translate your brand identity into physical elements throughout the space – from signature design features to custom signage and carefully selected colour schemes. This might include bespoke display solutions, unique wall treatments, or distinctive lighting that becomes part of your brand experience. We ensure every touchpoint reinforces your brand story while creating Instagram-worthy moments that encourage social sharing. The goal is to create a distinctive environment that sets you apart in the market and builds brand recognition.
Revenue generation drives our design decisions. We create layouts that maximise product visibility and encourage exploration, with clear sight lines to displays and intuitive customer journeys. Strategic placement of impulse purchase points and complementary product displays helps increase average transaction value. Comfortable seating areas encourage longer visits and additional purchases. We also consider operational efficiency to maintain service speed during peak times. Display solutions are designed to maintain product freshness and appeal while facilitating easy restocking and cleaning.
