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Corporate consultation workspace, acoustic ceiling baffles, oversized felt pendant lamp, chevron pattern rug, natural timber wall cladding, grey fabric acoustic wall panels, light oak cabinetry.

Tradelink

National Roll-Out

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Tradelink’s ‘Branch of the Future’ is straight-up, practical design with a focus on basic, raw, hardwearing materials in a simple, decisive, easy-to-navigate space. Back-to-basics pares back the unnecessary add-ons and offers straightforward advice in an approachable, friendly environment. Everything about the design ethos is raw, honest and authentic. It offers a vibrant, memorable yet comfortable experience to visit, get the tools of the trade and pass on knowledge.

Design Clarity challenged the traditional hardware warehouse template and lowered all the fixturing on the trade retail floor to maximise visibility across the space, allowing simple self-navigation and exposure to all core categories from anywhere in-store. DC put forward new initiatives for increasing the basket size, to educate, explore and connect via impulse bins and staples, quick pick selection and add in a click & collect service.

Design Clarity fast-tracked the first stage of rollout for Tradelink – this included working on over 30 projects within an eight-month period.

A structured white wall panel organizes bathroom tapware, towel rails, and accessories into a clean, easy-to-navigate linear matrix. The low-profile display layout ensures clear sightlines across the expansive trade showroom floor.

Commercial tapware display, white timber showroom wall, bathroom vanity unit, ceramic toilet suite, architectural timber ceiling baffles, raw wood pole privacy screen, trade showroom floor plan.
Trade showroom entry portal, electric blue bulkhead, architectural column wraps, ceramic basin displays, vertical timber batten screening, open plan retail layout, commercial lighting design.

Bold brand-colored bulkheads and wrapped columns serve as primary architectural wayfinding cues to define separate display zones. This open-threshold configuration allows tradespeople and consumers to navigate smoothly between bathroom, kitchen, and plumbing selections.

An interactive knowledge bar acts as a dedicated hub for trade consultations, expert advice, and customer service interaction. This casual, high-counter layout encourages informal discussions between staff and tradespeople in a relaxed hospitality-style format.

Trade service counter, corrugated metal cladding, natural timber bar top, industrial wire bar stools, brand graphic feature wall, linear LED pendant lights, polished concrete flooring.
Freestanding bathtub display, white hexagonal floor tiles, illuminated ceiling ribbon, frameless glass shower screen, black subway tiled wall, timber bathroom vanity, commercial plumbing showroom.

A dedicated high-end vignette showcases fully plumbed bathroom fixtures within a bright, lifestyle-focused gallery environment. The layout uses high-contrast material zones to let customers visualize premium products in realistic residential configurations.