Small businesses and startups need to be especially conscious of the money they allocate to their office designs and décor. While a vibrant, well-made office can increase customer satisfaction and trust, the budding business still needs to ensure it can meet its monthly financial obligations.
The good news is that custom wall coverings are an affordable alternative to other choices, such as tiling or paneling, even for small businesses or aspiring startups.
You don’t need to compromise your company’s financial health to make your interior professional and welcoming. Here are four of the most budget-friendly tips for making the most of wall coverings in your space.
Imitation Materials
One of the simplest ways to save money on your interior décor is to leverage the power of custom wall coverings to find a budget-friendly way to achieve the look your business wants.
For instance, few things feel as professional and classy as natural brick, stone, or wood paneling. However, these materials can be heavy (requiring a more durable wall or extra support, which may cost money in and of itself), and they often come with a substantial price tag.
Custom wall coverings, on the other hand, can effectively mimic these high-value materials for a much lower cost. Your business can achieve a quality look on a budget by selecting textured wall coverings that look like stone, wood, bamboo, and more.
Add to this the flexibility of selecting just the right hue, texture size, and other features, and you’ve got more customizability than many natural materials offer.
Covering Thickness
Another element that can determine the cost of your interior decoration is how thick the wall coverings are. To avoid the expense of painting or tiling, installing custom wall coverings is simple; however, even within this realm, some options are more costly than others.
Thicker wall coverings (often called Type II, at 20oz versus Type I’s 15oz) cost more and have some additional advantages to offer, but they are not mandatory for most office environments. Those looking for budget-friendly options can cut costs by choosing a thinner wall covering, which is still resilient to damage and can last for many years.
Thicker wall coverings come at a greater cost due to more material used to make them, but they are highly resistant to damage such as scratches, which is why they are often used in high-traffic facilities such as hospitals and schools.
They require sturdy walls in order to support their weight, which may not be a feature of your office space. The right wall covering will depend on what type of business or startup you operate.
Strategic Placement
While custom wall coverings can help you realize your business’s visual identity, they can also save you money in nuanced ways if you plan strategically.
For instance, choosing a heavily textured wall covering can absorb sound in the office, preventing it from bouncing back into the space to create echoes and noise pollution.
This, in turn, may free your business from needing to pay for expensive, thick, plush carpet to deaden the noise in the area. If you can opt for a flooring material that is easier to clean, you’ll save money on maintenance as well.
Similarly, leverage a glossy wall covering in areas surrounding windows. As the daylight reflects off of this vibrant surface, your office can enjoy natural illumination without using as many lights — saving you not only the cost of electrical wiring and fixtures but also the expense of additional energy usage.
Décor Alternatives
When looking at custom wall coverings for budget options, few people consider being selective not only in the type of covering they select but also where it is placed.
You do not necessarily need to cover every wall with a custom covering. Consider reducing costs by making a certain wall or area a focal point for a smaller section of thick, high-quality wall covering.
For instance, can you draw customers’ eyes to the front desk by placing a customized wall with your logo behind the desk?
This use of focal color alongside different wall decorations in other areas can create contrast without needing to cover every inch of the office with more expensive materials.
Consider Custom Wall Coverings for Your Budget-Friendly Office Upgrade
Wall coverings do not have to be expensive; in fact, when used strategically, they can fit easily into most budgets and limit some of the other expenses your business may face. As an added advantage, wall coverings are highly customizable, so you can achieve your ideal look while securing a functional piece of décor as well.
The experts at Tree Towns can help you choose the right wall coverings for your business’s needs and goals, all while considering your budgetary constraints. Contact Tree Towns to share your vision and get started on an order.