How to Open a Candy Store on a Low Budget？

Dreaming of opening a candy store to share the sweetness, but being held back by the start-up capital? I am well aware that the jingle of each coin seems to be reminding me of the boundaries of the budget. But please believe that it is not impossible for dreams to sprout in the soil of reality. I have been exploring all along and have come to understand that opening a candy store with a low budget is not a fantasy - it is more like a sweet battle that tests one's wisdom.So this article I wrote is about the design of furniture for candy stores. It shares methods for opening a store with a low budget from aspects such as planning, material selection, self-made and renovation, layout and decoration matching.

Spatial planning and rational layout save money

Precise measurement

When your candy store is in the preparation stage, accurate measurement of the store space is the basis. So you need to clarify the length and width of the store, the location of doors and windows, the distribution of beams and columns, etc., and then carry out functional zoning, generally including display area, cashier area, and rest area (if required). Like the candy store in the picture, use curved display racks to create a circular display area, make full use of the middle space, and set display racks along the wall to maximize the use of space. When opening a store with a small budget, it is necessary to avoid wasting space. When planning, compactness and practicality are the principles. According to the candy category and the expected display volume, determine the number and size of furniture in each area.

Mobile space

If you have a reasonable traffic flow, you can guide customers to visit the store, increase their stay time and the chance of purchase. When designing the traffic flow, let customers enter from the entrance, naturally browse the main display area, and finally reach the cashier area. The layout of furniture should follow the traffic flow. For example, leave a suitable passage between display shelves, and the width should be appropriate for two people to easily pass by each other, so as not to waste space and ensure smooth passage. The circular and curved display shelves in the candy store in the picture can guide customers to browse in circles, increase the display rate of candy, and the layout of this type of display shelf is flexible and can be adjusted according to the space, without the need to customize expensive special-shaped furniture, reducing costs.

Cost-effective furniture materials

The reason why I say here that the goods are good but the price is reasonable is because when we are looking for low prices, we also need to consider that these are some furniture. No matter how the price changes, it cannot be separated from the value of the furniture itself. So we can't just pursue low prices, but also need to ensure the quality of the products.

• Wooden shelves: If you want a warm feeling, you can choose second-hand wooden shelves or new shelves made of affordable pine wood and other materials. There are often wooden shelves transferred by shops in the second-hand market and idle trading platforms. After cleaning and simple renovation (such as painting and pasting decorative stickers), they can be completely renewed, and the cost is only a fraction of the new custom shelves. Newly purchased pine shelves are relatively cheap, and the wood texture can add a natural atmosphere to the candy store, and the visual effect is good when paired with colorful candies.
• Metal shelves: Angle steel shelves are a cost-effective choice, with simple structure and easy assembly, and the number of layers and height can be adjusted according to needs. The surface can be sprayed with colored paint, which is suitable for the style of the candy store, low cost and durable, and can withstand heavy candy displays. Some wall-mounted display racks like the one in the picture can be transformed with angle steel shelves and covered with decorative materials (such as colored waterproof cloth, stickers) on the outside, which can reduce costs and achieve beauty.
• Plastic shelves: Some small plastic display racks are inexpensive and suitable for displaying small-packaged candies, sample packs, etc. They can be purchased in bulk and flexibly arranged in the corners of the store or next to the cash register as supplementary displays to increase the display surface of goods. Plastic materials are easy to clean, not afraid of moisture, and have low maintenance costs.

Cash register counter and display counter

The cash register can be customized with a simple bar counter, which is based on density board and has imitation marble or colored fireproof board on the surface. The cost is much lower than that of solid wood or customized metal cash registers. Old furniture can also be transformed, such as old desks, which can be transformed into practical cash registers after painting and adding a layer for cash register equipment. Display stands are used to display special candies, gift boxes, etc. You can choose to stack wooden pallets or build a simple stepped display stand with waste wood boards, and decorate the surface with colored fabrics and stickers, which is both economical and creative.

Low-cost decoration matching

• Wall and furniture fusion decoration

Use wall stickers and colored paint to decorate the wall to match the color of the furniture. For example, paste cloud and candy pattern wall stickers on the wall behind the display shelf, and match the bright colors of the candy store in the picture to create a dreamy atmosphere. Low-cost wall stickers can be replaced at any time, and the store style can be adjusted with furniture to give customers a sense of freshness.

• Lighting assistance

Purchase affordable LED light strips and spotlights, and arrange them above and inside the display shelf to highlight the color and gloss of the candy. The cost of lighting is not high, but it can significantly enhance the attractiveness of the product and make the simple furniture display more colorful. For example, embed a light strip inside the homemade PVC display shelf to illuminate the candy and add visual highlights. There is no need to invest too much cost in the furniture itself, and rely on lighting to create a sense of refinement.