When garden centres are thinking about investing in all-weather retail space, bespoke structures often steal the spotlight. But an increasing number of centres are discovering that pre-designed canopy ranges can offer the perfect balance of speed, value and visual impact.

Suffolk-based centre upgrades all-weather plant display

Kiln Farm Nursery in Ipswich is a case in point. As part of an ambitious redevelopment programme including a new café and expanded retail and parking space, the family-run centre wanted to elevate its plant browsing experience. The solution came in the form of a timber-framed canopy from Fordingbridge’s pre-designed range of canopy solutions.

Positioned alongside the centre’s new retail building, the new canopy structure has created a hybrid indoor/outdoor browsing space enabling customers to discover Kiln Farm’s impressive plant range – much of which is own-grown – comfortably throughout the year.

Careful design details

The canopy’s natural timber frame complements high-end timber plant displays to create visual impact, while Opal 60 roofing allows generous levels of natural daylight to filter through – creating favourable growing conditions and a bright retail environment.

Four reasons why pre-designed canopies are surging in popularity

Kiln Farm Nursery’s transformation highlights why pre-designed solutions are rapidly gaining in popularity across the sector:

• A faster route to transformation: helping centres unlock additional retail space without the lead times often associated with bespoke projects
• Excellent value: the same high-quality materials and craftsmanship as many bespoke designs
• Long-term durability: Fordingbridge’s pre-designed timber canopies come with sector-leading 25-year guarantees
• Flexiblity: Fordingbridge’s range comes in widths from 2m-6m, making their canopies suitable for plant display spaces, outdoor retail areas, walkways and even all-weather dining spaces 

With centres increasingly needing to maximise revenue across every square metre, the ability to create attractive new hybrid retail environments with minimal stress can be transformative. Why not follow Kiln Farm’s lead and discover the potential of pre-designed solutions at your site?

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