Retail · Budget
Shop Fit-Out Budget Guide
How shopfronts, fixtures, lighting, graphics, technology and landlord requirements affect cost.
14 min read · Updated 2026-08-01
What belongs in the base fit-out budget.
What belongs in the base fit-out budget. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
How custom fixtures affect cost.
How custom fixtures affect cost. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
What landlord and mall requirements add.
What landlord and mall requirements add. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
Where contingency should be protected.
Where contingency should be protected. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.