Brakspear tenants get free interior design advice

The company has appointed Stephanie Dennett to the new role of interior designer. She will work with new and existing tenants on design projects, which range from advice on making optimum use of the space in their pub to guidance on colour schemes and help with more complex refurbishments.

As part of the service, Dennett is building a collection of furniture and bric-a-brac that can be offered to tenants as part of a refurbishment.

Dennett said: “Many tenants have told me they wouldn’t know where to start on choosing colour schemes, or finding new furniture, so they’re delighted with the new design service. Instead of spending hours looking through fabric swatches or furniture catalogues, they can get on with running their pub, so we’re saving them valuable time, and in most cases money as well.”

She added: “Customers will enjoy a bold colour scheme or unusual wallpaper for a couple of hours in the pub. You can definitely be a lot braver in pubs and create a real impact.”

Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies said: “The look and feel of a pub has such an impact on customers’ perceptions these days, that it’s hugely important to get it right.

“Understandably, not all our tenants have a flair for interior design, and sadly a poor redecoration job costs as much, if not more, than a great one. By tapping into Stephanie’s creativity, expertise and contacts, tenants can make a big improvement to their pub and give it standout from the competition – something that is doubly important in today’s challenging pub market.”

Is your pubco giving you free additional advice on interior design? Email gurjit.degun@wrbm.com