We’ve outgrown our small single car space and moving forward with a new location. New location isn’t “huge” but basically the shop space of a 50’x 30’ box, 2 offices and a small bathroom make the entire building a 50x50. Lots of outdoor parking in secure fenced lot (25+ cars)

Any tips or common oversights I should consider when designing the space? What do you wish you would have done differently or what are you glad you did?!?

Our current plan is to have room for two cars inside and 4 workbenches; two of those benches doubling as sewing tables. With an option for a third sewing station if we grow to need that. Material storage in the back of shop. Common materials on buffalo wall racking and the rest stored in horizontal tubes.

We lean into being a volume shop. Close to 80% of our jobs are quick fixes; smaller seat repair, console lids, headliners, carpet install. We have a heavy presence in our used car and fleet markets (most other shops around do exclusively custom so we are extremely busy taking care of our wholesale friends). But always tend to have at least one longer project to fill in the time when needed.

Hopefully, that paints a small picture without ramblings….