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Client: Electric Bear Brewing Co.
Value: £18.5k

Cre8tive Interiors was commissioned by Electric Bear Brewing Co. to oversee a comprehensive refurbishment of their customer-facing facilities.

Following the successful launch of their brewery tours, the client sought to elevate the visitor experience by transforming the entrance lobby and restrooms into a more welcoming, brand-aligned environment.

A key component of the brief involved a spatial challenge: reconfiguring a small, ‘makeshift’ tea point into a more functional, modern kitchenette.

Initial design

Form, Function, and Fermentation: A Brewery Refresh

Every successful commercial renovation begins with precision. For our latest project—a modern independent brewery—the goal was to balance a rugged, industrial aesthetic with high-performance utility.

Precision in the Planning

To ensure every square inch was utilized, we began with detailed CAD modeling. This allowed us to accurately map the entrance lobby, facilities, and kitchen areas, ensuring our material costing was as precise as our design. Within the kitchenette, spatial efficiency was the priority. By specifying a slimline dishwasher and a deep single-bowl sink, we managed to maximize the usable worktop surface without compromising on essential functionality.

Industrial Edge Meets Accessibility

The restroom refurbishments needed to reflect the brewery’s brand identity. We curated a moodboard that contrasted dark industrial hardware with clean, contemporary sanitaryware. Diversity and inclusion were also central to the brief; we integrated a dark grey Doc-M pack into the accessible facilities to ensure the aesthetic remained cohesive while meeting all regulatory standards.

A Bright First Impression

The reception area serves as the gateway to the brewery experience. To modernize the space, we focused on “lifting” the environment through new flooring and a high-reflectivity suspended ceiling. The result is a brighter, more inviting entrance that sets the tone for the quality of the craft beer waiting inside.

Existing Kitchen and Toilet

Stained sanitaryware and exposed pipework

Existing DDA toilet - lots of exposed pipes — Existing DDA toilet – lots of exposed pipes

Project walkthrough

Phase 1: Site Preparation and Infrastructure

The project commenced with the complete decommissioning and strip-out of the existing facilities. To support the new kitchenette, we performed electrical chasing to ensure all power points were seamlessly integrated. Following the first-fix electrical work, all surfaces underwent thorough remediation—filling and making good to provide a flawless substrate for the final decorations.

Phase 2: Sanitaryware and Smart Concealment

In the restrooms, our focus was on clean lines and ease of maintenance.

Piping & Cabinetry: We installed bespoke boxing to conceal all pipework. This not only created a more streamlined, “high-end” aesthetic but also removed dust-traps, significantly improving hygiene standards and ease of cleaning.
The Specification: We specified modern close-coupled toilets with soft-close seats and full pedestal basins to maintain a minimalist look.
Accessibility: The DDA-compliant facility was fitted with a contemporary Doc-M pack featuring grey grab rails, ensuring full compliance without compromising the project’s neutral color palette.

Phase 3: Lighting and Ceiling Systems

To brighten the space, the dated ceiling was replaced with a modern suspended system. We utilized flat white tiles paired with high-output LED panels. This combination dramatically increased the ambient light levels while providing a clean, professional finish and improved energy efficiency.

Phase 4: Kitchenette Installation

The new kitchenette was designed to be both durable and stylish, reflecting the brewery’s industrial roots.

Cabinetry: A white gloss slab door was chosen for its reflective properties and modern feel.
Work surfaces: We paired the cabinetry with a concrete-effect worktop and matching backboard, providing a robust, industrial edge.
Integration: Despite the small footprint, we successfully integrated a dishwasher to ensure the space remained fully functional for the Electric Bear team

The Final Reveal:

A Seamless Blend of Style and Utility

The completed project at Electric Bear Brewing Co. is a testament to how thoughtful design can transform even the most utilitarian spaces into brand-aligned environments.

A Dynamic First Impression

The reception area has been completely revitalized. By combining fresh decoration with a new high-performance suspended ceiling and LED lighting, the space now feels open and energized. The standout feature is the industrial chevron-style flooring, which provides a striking visual link to the brewery’s craft-led identity while offering the durability required for a high-traffic visitor center.

The Kitchen: Ingenious Space-Saving

To maximize the footprint of the new kitchenette, we moved away from traditional swing doors. Instead, we installed a bespoke industrial roller shutter. This serves two critical purposes:

Spatial Efficiency: It eliminates the “door swing” radius, keeping the walkway clear.
Security: It allows the brewery to discreetly secure the staff area from the public during tours. Despite its compact size, the kitchen now offers ample storage, generous worktop space, and the high-spec addition of an integrated dishwasher.

Restrooms: Moody, Modern, and Maintenance-Friendly

The refurbished toilets strike the perfect balance between “warehouse chic” and clinical cleanliness.

Design Excellence: We created a sophisticated atmosphere using dark grey feature walls, complemented by matte-black accessories, radiators, and mirrors.
Engineered for Hygiene: By boxing in all pipework and installing commercial-grade safety vinyl flooring, we’ve ensured the facilities are as easy to maintain as they are to look at.
Atmosphere: Thanks to the carefully positioned LED lighting, the dark aesthetic feels premium and welcoming rather than dim, ensuring guests have a high-quality experience from start to finish.

The Verdict

By blending industrial textures with modern lighting and clever spatial planning, we’ve provided Electric Bear Brewing Co. with a facility that is ready to welcome the public. It’s a space that doesn’t just work better—it looks the part.

New industrial chevron effect floor in reception

Small toilet refurbishment completed — New industrial chevron effect floor in reception

Kitchen and Toilet Refurbishment in Bath — No more exposed pipes and easy to keep clean

Kitchen or Toilet Refurbishment Projects ?

If you would like a kitchen and toilet refurbishment, please do give us a call on 01380 73 88 44, or email us at [email protected] and we would love to help.

If you’re seeking a partner in the South West who genuinely understands the challenges and nuances of dilapidation work, Cre8tive Interiors is the name you want to remember. With more than two decades of experience creating, restoring and reconditioning commercial spaces, Cre8tive Interiors has carved out a reputation for reliability, careful project management, and a deep commitment to doing things properly.

To begin with, what sets Cre8tive Interiors apart is their complete grasp of the full lifecycle of commercial interiors, not just from a creative or aesthetic standpoint but from a legal, structural and contractual buffer. They don’t just walk in, paint a few walls, and hope for the best. They understand that dilapidation work — meaning the restoration of a premises back to a landlord’s required condition at the end of a lease — requires a precise blend of technical knowledge, regulatory compliance, attention to detail, and seamless coordination. On their services page you’ll see that “dilapidation works for offices and warehouses” is one of the core offerings.

Because Cre8tive Interiors is based in Devizes (Unit 7 Devizes Trade Centre, Hopton Park Industrial Estate, SN10 2EH), they are intimately familiar with the towns and cities of Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Dorset, and they use that geographic strength to deliver efficiently, without the uncertainty that sometimes comes from distant contractors.

One of the great advantages is that they bring together design, refurbishment, partitioning, fire protection, ceilings, structural alterations, and, crucially, the legal, health & safety and CDM (Construction Design & Management) responsibilities under one roof. In short, you don’t have to juggle multiple contractors, each pointing fingers at one another. Cre8tive handles contractor coordination, method statements, risk assessments, procuring insurance and ensuring compliance. Their article on project management outlines how they take responsibility for organising, sequencing, and controlling trades, meaning clients spend their time on their business, not chasing subcontractors.

Consider a company vacating office space in Swindon. Landlords commonly demand that the premises be restored to a given standard, walls repainted, partitioning removed or reinstated, electrical work tidied up, ceiling tiles replaced, and so on. That is exactly where Cre8tive Interiors’ dilapidation projects come in as a demonstration of their track record. They didn’t just superficially patch up; they stripped back, replaced fire protection systems, offered new suspended ceilings, redid column encasements and ensured the premises could meet rigorous inspection standards.

Heading west, Cre8tive has delivered projects across Bath, Taunton, Bridgwater, and Weston-super-Mare. These areas are at the edge of their reach but still within scope, and they’ve successfully completed dilapidation and refurbishment works there for businesses requiring high standards of compliance and finish.

Equally, moving east along the M4 corridor there are many businesses in Reading and Newbury, where dilapidation requirements are frequent due to office turnover. Cre8tive Interiors also covers Cirencester, Tewkesbury and Gloucester, ensuring that businesses in these key regional hubs have a dependable partner when it comes to end-of-lease responsibilities. Dorset, too, is well served, with Poole and its surrounding areas falling within their active project footprint.

The choice of Cre8tive Interiors also gives peace of mind when it comes to standards and responsibility. Dilapidation work isn’t cosmetic. It can involve structural repairs, fire ratings, reinstatement of services, integration with building regulations, and legal obligations. Cre8tive’s team is used to handling all of that behind the scenes, so you don’t have to worry whether one contractor forgot to liaise with another. Their about us page emphasises that Cre8tive combines engineering, planning and design sensibilities, and that their credentials allow them to handle regulatory and specification challenges with confidence.

Moreover, many clients underestimate how time consuming dilapidations can be. Cre8tive’s project management expertise becomes a differentiator. By filing the required notifications (for longer projects, the F10 notice under CDM), ensuring every subcontractor is properly insured, monitoring health & safety and coordinating the various trades, they reduce cost overruns and delays. Their project management blog spells out their philosophy in detail.

Another factor is their emphasis on quality and aftercare. They don’t deliver a substandard patch job just to tick boxes; they are committed to do the work properly. In their Swindon case, they didn’t just patch or repaint; they stripped and replaced fire protection materials to ensure full compliance rather than taking shortcuts.

If you explore more in their knowledge hub you’ll see posts and articles that help clients understand the various facets of fit outs, refurbishments, partitions and dilapidations. This educational transparency means clients feel informed, not left in the dark.

Why choose them over small “one man band” outfits in, say, Taunton or Bridgwater? Because when things get complex, involving multiple trades, fire rating, H&S and contract clauses, you want a team with breadth, experience, liability coverage, and a proven track record. Smaller firms may cut costs, but when a defect arises or a landlord disputes your handover, you’ll wish you had a firm that knew those pitfalls in advance. Cre8tive has that institutional knowledge built over more than twenty years.

In Bristol, for example, companies often turn to dilapidation specialists who focus only on reinstatement. Cre8tive’s advantage is you don’t just get one piece of the puzzle, you get full service restoration and transformation from their services hub, including partitioning, ceilings, fit out, and design.

If you want to contact them directly to discuss a dilapidation project in Swindon, Bath, Taunton, Bridgwater, Weston-super-Mare, Reading, Newbury, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Gloucester or Poole, you can use their contact page to reach the team, or ring 01380 73 88 44.

In summary, if your business needs a dependable, capable and regionally grounded team to execute dilapidation work in the South West, Cre8tive Interiors is uniquely qualified. They combine design flair with technical grounding, regulatory know how, contractor coordination and quality standards. Whether your premises lie in Swindon, Bath, Bristol, Taunton, Reading, Newbury, Gloucester or Dorset, you benefit from their local presence, regional reach and deep experience.

The best thing to do if you are not sure what to do is to pick up the phone or email and we will see whether we can help.

Client: Electric Bear Brewing Co. Value: £18.5k