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Restaurant owners: design the back of house without bottlenecks
A practical guide for owners and managers: design the restaurant's operational area to remove bottlenecks and keep hygiene under control.
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Office lighting: technical design for workspaces
Learn how to design office lighting that improves employee comfort and productivity while meeting quality standards.
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Choosing materials for commercial spaces: a guide
Learn how to choose the right materials for commercial spaces, taking foot traffic and safety into account. A practical guide from SelfDezign.
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Implementing a commercial space concept: 5 steps
The five stages of a commercial space, from concept to commissioning: technical design, ISU, DSP and APM approvals, timelines, costs and responsibilities.
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The best commercial space planning tools in 2026
Tools for planning commercial spaces: BIM, configurators and 3D visualisation, a recommended workflow, expected outputs and common mistakes.
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How to align design with your brand: a guide for managers
How to align a space with your brand: a six-step process, briefing a designer, a realistic timeline and budget, and ways to measure the result.
Arch. Irina Stoica
Fitting out a medical clinic step by step: a complete guide
Learn how to fit out medical clinics efficiently, step by step. Our guide details every essential stage of a functional space.
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6 steps to reflect your identity in interior design
Six steps for an interior that reflects the identity of a brand or owner, from functional program to technical design, with timing and costs.
Arch. Irina Stoica
Renovation planning guide: steps, budget and task list
Planning a renovation: the stages of work, budget per square metre and hidden costs, building permits, contractor contracts and the site schedule.
Arch. Irina Stoica
The best platforms for your architecture portfolio
Platforms for an architecture portfolio: Behance, WebWave, Canva, InDesign, Google Slides, Issuu, GraphicRiver and PowerPoint, and when to pick each one.
Arch. Irina Stoica
Software and calculators for estimating renovation costs
Online calculators, cost estimating software and paid consulting for fit-out budgets, with selection criteria, a contingency reserve and a 50 sqm sample.
SelfDezign Team
Custom furniture suppliers in Bucharest: a practical guide
How to choose a custom furniture supplier in Bucharest: materials and hardware, 3D design, prices and deadlines, payment, warranty and contract terms.