

Who's on Your Renovation Team?
A Guide to the Dream Team Needed to Bring Your Space to Life Renovating a commercial space isn’t just about paint colors and layout. It...

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6 min read


Permit Drawings for Small Business Renovations: What You Really Need to Know
This is a comprehensive guide to the essential architectural drawings for commercial remodels, including Concept Drawings, Permit Drawings, and Construction Sets. It emphasizes the importance of proper documentation to avoid delays and costly surprises, while showcasing Brick and Mortar Design's expertise in Permit Drawing Sets and small business support.

Brick and Mortar
4 min read


You’re a Business Owner - Not a Building Code Expert
So why does it feel like you’re expected to be an architect, a city planner, and a lawyer overnight? You’ve got a clear vision for your...

Brick and Mortar
3 min read


Is Your Space Helping or Hurting Your Small Business?
Every inch of your space has a job to do—but is it working hard enough? Thoughtful design can transform your small business into a...

Brick and Mortar
4 min read


Light Up Your Building For Success
Lighting is fundamental to showcasing any space. It might seem simple, but lighting plays a significant role in how customers experience...

Brick and Mortar
3 min read


The Power of Experiential Design & Why Every Space Needs it
In a world where you can buy just about anything your heart desires online, the quest to stand out and thrive as a brick-and-mortar business

Brick & Mortar
3 min read


Unlocking Success: Why Your Building Choice Can Make or Break Your Project
working with an architect in the ideation (pre-design) phase of your project ensures the design, feasibility, and return on investment (ROI)

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4 min read


Why You Should Invest in an Architect to Transform Your Storefront
Why You Should Invest in an Architect to Transform Your Storefront

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4 min read


Show, Don’t Tell: How to Set Your Brick and Mortar Apart
Let's face it, one of the biggest challenges of having a brick and mortar is attracting your dream customers or clients to walk into...

Brick and Mortar
3 min read


5 Things to know before opening a storefront
Opening a brick and mortar storefront process tips

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3 min read


A Spotlight On Outside the Box
Outside the Box is an education and community partnership program engaging Central and Western Duluth middle school students in...

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3 min read


3 ways to drive more customers into your shop
A storefront isn’t just the door people see on the sidewalk -- it’s an extension of your store. Utilize your branding, store personality,...

Brick and Mortar
2 min read


How to Create the Ultimate Shopping Experience For Your Customers (Both In-Store & Online!)
Whether your customers are shopping in-store or online, you'll want them to have the best experience possible. Not only that, but you'll...

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2 min read


How to Use a Design Thinking Approach to Create Your Pandemic Preparedness Plan
So it’s time to create (or reevaluate) a Pandemic Preparedness Plan. The first thing to do is learn about the necessary legalities...

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4 min read


Wayfinding From Sidewalk to Cash Register: What That Means & Why It's Important
Wayfinding refers to the information systems that guide people through a physical environment and enhance their understanding and...

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1 min read


Placemaking: What It Is & How To Execute It
Placemaking is the process of creating quality environments that people want to work, live, and play in. Start with this article, it is...

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1 min read


How Sensory Marketing Leads to a More Immersive Shopping Experience
Sensory marketing involves stimulating the senses of your customer, which affects their perception, judgement, and behavior. Engaging...

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2 min read


The Elements of Storefront Design
What story does your storefront about your brand?

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3 min read


Commercial Building Renovation Process Guide
Process Guide to renovating a commercial building in Duluth Minnesota

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3 min read
