Warehouse Interior Design

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Design warehouses your clients and staff will love coming to.

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Design warehouses your clients and staff will love coming to.

A Proven Design Process for Warehouse

At HH Designers, we specialize in designing warehouses that optimize operational workflows, enhance space efficiency, and support versatile, multi-use functions. Whether you’re focused on storage, distribution, or a combination of different operational needs, we tailor every design to meet the specific demands of your warehouse. Our step-by-step process ensures that your warehouse’s design supports your business goals, future growth, and staff efficiency, while creating a safe and efficient work environment.

Initial Consultation & Proposal

During your initial consultation, we take the time to fully understand the unique design needs of your warehouse. This is the first step in ensuring that our vision aligns with your business objectives, allowing us to create a design that enhances operational efficiency and supports the diverse functions your warehouse serves.

  • 30-minute complimentary consultation: In this session, we discuss your warehouse’s objectives, including:
    • Multi-use areas: Will your warehouse be used for both storage and distribution? Do you need flexible space configurations for various purposes?
    • Operational flow: How will goods move through the space? What are the current pain points in your workflow?
    • Safety and regulatory requirements: Do you need specific compliance for things like fire safety, hazardous material storage, or equipment?
    • Employee needs: What kind of employee areas (restrooms, break rooms, offices) do you require, and how can these be efficiently integrated into the space?
  • Tailored proposal: Based on our consultation, you will receive a proposal that includes:
    • Design concepts specific to your warehouse’s needs, such as optimal layout for storage, shipping, and receiving zones, as well as multi-use spaces.
    • Insights into how we will streamline your operational flow, reduce bottlenecks, and improve employee productivity.
    • Detailed cost estimates that reflect your specific requirements and budget.
  • Next steps: If you choose to proceed, we’ll finalize the proposal with an e-signature, followed by a deposit to begin the design process.

Discovery
and Onboarding

In this phase, we go deeper into your warehouse’s specific design requirements and start the foundational work of crafting a space that works for your team and operations. We believe this phase is essential for understanding the full scope of your needs, and ensuring the design will support long-term goals, flexibility, and efficiency.

  • 90-minute onboarding session: During this session, we’ll gather detailed information about your warehouse’s functional requirements, such as:
    • Multi-use storage and operational areas: We discuss your requirements for diverse spaces that might need to accommodate varying inventory types, seasonal fluctuations, or expansion for future growth.
    • Receiving and shipping zones: We’ll explore the layout of your loading docks, receiving areas, and shipping zones, ensuring they are optimized for smooth operations and minimal downtime.
    • Employee and administrative spaces: We’ll discuss the integration of offices, break rooms, and other amenities that contribute to a productive work environment while maintaining operational flow.
  • Virtual or in-person consultations: While in-person meetings are preferred to assess the space directly, we can also conduct virtual consultations through video calls, allowing us to adapt to your needs and timeline.
  • Customized design brief: Led by our Executive Vision Director, we create a comprehensive design brief that covers:
    • The overall vision for your warehouse, with clear goals and objectives for each functional area.
    • Specific considerations such as future growth potential, technology integration (e.g., automation or inventory tracking systems), and operational efficiency.
    • Timeline, scope of work, and budget constraints.
  • Review and alignment: Once the brief is complete, we review it with you to ensure that we are fully aligned with your vision and priorities before moving forward.

Research & Schematic Design

In this phase, we conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure your warehouse’s layout is tailored to your specific operational needs. We factor in everything from workflow optimization to space utilization, ensuring that the final design is not only functional but adaptable to future demands.

  • Customized layout design: We develop a detailed layout that prioritizes the following:
    • Storage and inventory management: Whether your warehouse is designed for palletized storage, racking systems, or specialized inventory, we will design flexible storage solutions that maximize vertical space, reduce aisles, and optimize access.
    • Operational flow and efficiency: We focus on creating efficient pathways for goods movement between areas such as receiving, storage, picking, and shipping. We consider how to minimize delays, reduce handling, and optimize employee movement across the space.
    • Safety and accessibility: Compliance with safety regulations, such as proper fire exits, clear signage, and optimized traffic flow to prevent accidents, is always a top priority.
    • Employee areas: We consider how to integrate employee spaces, including break rooms, restrooms, and administrative offices, without disrupting the workflow of the warehouse.
  • Detailed design concepts: We provide schematic designs that include:
    • Floor plans with clearly defined zones for storage, shipping/receiving, and employee functions.
    • Material and color recommendations that reflect durability and ease of maintenance.
    • Cost-effective solutions that still meet your operational needs without exceeding budget constraints.
  • Approval and revisions: We’ll present the schematic designs to you for feedback and approval, making any necessary adjustments to ensure we’re on the right track.

Renderings and FF&E

Visualizing your warehouse design is essential to understanding how it will function in real life. Our 3D renderings give you a comprehensive view of the space, from the overall layout to the intricate details of your storage and operational areas.

  • 3D renderings: We provide highly detailed, realistic renderings that illustrate key areas of your warehouse, such as:
    • Multi-use storage areas with customizable racking and shelving systems.
    • Receiving and shipping docks optimized for heavy traffic flow.
    • Employee areas that promote comfort and productivity without disrupting operational efficiency.
  • FF&E selection: For the furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), we focus on:
    • Durability and functionality, selecting products designed to withstand the high demands of warehouse operations.
    • Practicality and ease of maintenance, from racking systems to ergonomic office furniture for employee areas.
    • Flexibility and adaptability, ensuring that systems and furnishings can evolve with your warehouse as it grows.
  • Material samples: We provide physical samples of materials, including flooring, finishes, and FF&E pieces, to help you experience textures and durability first-hand.
  • Specification and procurement: All FF&E is carefully specified with clear product choices, quantities, and procurement timelines, ensuring a seamless transition from design to build.

The Spec Book

The Spec Book serves as the definitive guide for executing your warehouse design, offering all the necessary details for contractors, builders, and architects to successfully bring the project to life.

  • Comprehensive guide: This document includes everything needed to move forward with construction and renovation, such as:
    • Precise ID drawings, 3D renderings, and elevation plans.
    • Detailed FF&E specifications, lighting plans, and construction requirements.
    • Regulatory compliance details tailored specifically to warehouse safety and operational standards.
  • Digital and hard copies: You will receive a beautifully designed printed version of the Spec Book, along with a digital PDF and CAD drawings for easy sharing with your team and contractors.
  • Ongoing support: Even after the Spec Book is finalized, our team remains available to answer any questions and ensure smooth execution during the construction process. We are committed to ensuring that your warehouse is built exactly to your vision and operational requirements, from start to finish.

About HH Designers and our history with Warehouse interior design

As an owner of a warehouse, you want to create an environment that ensures the safety of your team, without jeopardizing the needs of the company. Your facility isn’t a place to simply store goods, it’s a place with a lot of moving parts. 

From loading docks to packing areas, forklift safety to storage systems, we think of it all. You may have employees who stand for long periods. We can include specialized flooring. Perhaps you would like a cafeteria or break room. We can build that into the design.

At HH Designers, we know how important it is to address the physical and mental workload of your warehouse employees while ensuring efficient workflow.

We consider exactly how the spaces in your warehouse facility will be used, and how we can promote a safe and healthy environment for everyone who works in or enters your facility.

Design warehouses your clients and staff will love coming to.

No matter where your Warehouse is, we execute beyond expectation

Whether your warehouse is located in Alaska or Arizona, our team will create a space that reflects the unique environment you’re in. We think of everything from efficient cooling and heating systems to industrial-grade fans, garage door sensors, and temperature-controlled offices.

Your warehouse facility should be a place of efficiency and comfort. You want the best for your business and your team, and so do we. 

We’ll help you bring your vision to life, no matter where your warehouses are located. 

FAQs About Our Design Services For Warehouse

How does HH Designers work to meet the needs of warehouse owners?

We understand that operating a warehouse facility isn’t always easy. When designing these facilities, the needs of your company and employees are at the forefront of our minds. 

We design with your ROI in mind. We’ll help you build a warehouse layout that simplifies your day-to-day with sustainable features, saving you money while enhancing the comfort of your employees.

Our team is familiar with local building codes for warehouses and can ensure full compliance and safety. We’ll ensure your warehouse meets all the safety requirements, such as:

  • Sprinkler systems
  • Fire alarms
  • Security systems
  • Anti-slip flooring
  • Proper signage
  • Fire exits
  • Proper drainage
  • And more

We’ll also make sure it’s a place that promotes positivity and productivity. You want your warehouse to provide a sense of pride and purpose — HH Designers can do that. 

Do you only do design work for warehouse facilities in New Jersey?

We work with warehouse facilities all over the country. Our design team travels near and far to bring your vision to life. 

Although our flagship office is located in New Jersey, we have helped with design projects all over the country, including: 

  • Maryland
  • Mississippi
  • Nevada
  • South Carolina
  • Washington

Why should you choose HH Designers to design your warehouse facility?

Warehouse facilities often have a reputation for having poor work environments. Dark, drafty buildings with no character and nothing unique or special to offer employees. 

HH Designers wants to help end that stigma. 

When you choose HH Designers, you’re choosing to provide your employees with a dynamic and welcoming working environment. With modernized machinery, a safety-first mentality, and an inviting element of design, you can increase your retention rates and boost your profitability. 

We’re a team of visionaries who create larger-than-life spaces and never skimp on the details. Your vision becomes our vision.

How do you optimize the flow of goods in a warehouse with multiple operational zones, like receiving, storage, and shipping?

At HH Designers, we specialize in creating layouts that streamline the movement of goods through different operational zones in your warehouse. For warehouses with complex operations, we design clear, well-defined areas that reduce cross-traffic and minimize delays. For example, we place receiving docks close to storage zones to reduce handling time and potential bottlenecks. Storage is optimized by using vertical space with high-density shelving or racking systems, which is complemented by wide aisles for easy picking and packing. Shipping zones are designed with direct access to loading docks to ensure quick turnaround. Each of these zones is strategically placed in the layout to support efficient flow, speed up inventory turnover, and improve overall operational efficiency.

What considerations do you make when designing warehouses that need to store hazardous materials or fragile goods?

When designing warehouses that need to store hazardous materials, chemicals, or fragile goods, safety and compliance are critical. We ensure that your warehouse complies with all OSHA, NFPA, and local regulations regarding hazardous material storage, such as proper ventilation, containment, and fire suppression systems. For hazardous material storage, we design specialized areas with fire-rated walls, spill containment systems, and secure, temperature-controlled environments where necessary. In the case of fragile goods, we design storage areas with specialized shelving, cushioned racks, and clearly labeled zones to prevent damage. Our design also includes safe handling procedures and optimal employee workflows to ensure both safety and efficiency.

How do you incorporate automation and technology into warehouse designs to increase efficiency?

We integrate the latest automation and technology into our warehouse designs to boost operational efficiency. For warehouses with high-volume operations, we design layouts that support automated systems like conveyor belts, robotic pickers, and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS). These systems are strategically placed to reduce human labor and improve inventory accuracy. Additionally, we factor in technology needs like Wi-Fi, sensor-based inventory tracking, and integrated warehouse management systems (WMS) that enable real-time data flow across the warehouse. Our designs also consider ease of integration, ensuring that automation tools can be seamlessly incorporated into the existing space without requiring major modifications in the future.

See Our Other Interior Design Specialties

While we specialize in Design warehouses your clients and staff will love coming to., that’s not all we do. Our team of 30+ has many areas of expertise.

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