Every brick-and-mortar business wants to find new and efficient ways to bring in more customers. Whether you work in the retail space or you offer fine dining to your patrons, you must ensure that your storefront reflects the quality of your brand and encourages people to walk through your doors. While high-quality signs are one of the most common ways to improve the aesthetic appeal of your business, custom vestibules for your storefront are one of the more innovative ways to help increase foot traffic.
But what are the benefits of an outdoor vestibule? Is it better to have a temporary enclosure or a more permanent installation? Lastly, what are the best vestibule materials to use? In today’s guide, we will answer all of these questions and more, but first, let’s look at what a storefront vestibule is and how it works.
A storefront vestibule is a type of enclosure that covers the entrance of your business. It is typically comprised of a relatively small covered area with two distinct entrances. One entrance leads shoppers or patrons from the sidewalk into the vestibule, while the other leads from the interior of the vestibule through the front entrance of your business. Storefront vestibules are commonly used to protect customers from the wind and rain while they enter, exit, or wait outside of your business.
However, this is definitely not the only way to use a storefront vestibule. Logos and business information are frequently added to the front of vestibules. This generally increases their curb appeal and helps your business stand out even more from the competition.
It’s easy to see why winter vestibules are so commonplace, particularly in cities that experience harsh winters, like New York or Chicago. However, many business owners don’t realize how much they can gain from using a custom vestibule during the colder months or even year-round. So, let’s take a look at some of the most important reasons to consider using a vestibule for your storefront:
Naturally, custom vestibules come in all shapes and sizes. You can ask for designs that meet the specifications of your business and sidewalk. For that reason, the different types of vestibules are often defined by their materials. The most common materials used for vestibules are canvas, acrylic, and glass.
Canvas vestibules are typically used as temporary enclosures. For instance, you might use a canvas vestibule in the winter to keep your customers warm and protected. This is because canvas is a very malleable material, making it easy to install and remove as needed.
Acrylic vestibules are made of plastic and are generally more rigid than canvas. Additionally, acrylic gives you the ability to make your vestibule see-through, which may be preferable if you don’t want to completely conceal your storefront. Acrylic is also relatively easy to install and remove, as it is not an overly heavy material.
Finally, glass vestibules are best if you intend to leave your vestibule up for extended periods of time. Like acrylic enclosures, glass vestibules can be see-through. Fortunately, this does not take away from your ability to market your business with logos and other graphics. The only potential downside to using glass is that it is the heaviest and most rigid material, which means that it is not as easy to install or remove on your own. Fortunately, this is not an issue if you opt for a vestibule from Sign It.
At Sign It, we provide high-quality custom vestibules for your storefront. You can create your own design or work with our team to come up with a design that meets your goals and budget. As an added bonus, we will come to install and remove your vestibule, keeping it stored for as long as needed. For most businesses, we install the vestibule before the arrival of winter and remove it after the end of spring.
However, this doesn’t mean that you have to only use your vestibule during certain parts of the year. If you prefer to keep your vestibule up all year or only use it during certain months, you can do that, too. We always schedule our installations and removals to fulfill your needs!
Do you want to transform your storefront and help improve the quality of your brand? Are you looking for an affordable solution so that customers and outdoor patrons can be drawn in by the look of your business? If so, be sure to reach out to Sign It to design and install the perfect storefront vestibule for your business today!
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