Retail Shops
Checkout Counter Interior Design for Retail Shops
Checkout queues can block browsing and create a pinch point at the exit.
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- Floor Plan
- Small Space Design
- Furniture Planning
- Circulation Design
- Lighting Design
- Colour Palette
- Materials and Finishes
- Acoustic Design
- Storage Design
- Accessible Layout
- Easy Maintenance Design
- Renovation Planning
- Budget and Scope
- Services and Power Planning
- Shopfront Entry
- Browse Floor
- Fitting Rooms
Before you start
Place the counter near the exit but angle the queue along a wall away from high-interest displays.
Room details and site checks
- Layout
- Place the counter near the exit but angle the queue along a wall away from high-interest displays.
- Detail
- Provide concealed storage for bags and supplies with task light on the transaction surface.
- Trade-off
- A larger counter improves service capacity but can feel imposing.
- Form a short queue and test aisle clearance
- Check staff can see the entrance