Lit shelves, illuminated logos, backlit graphics, lit cash wrap fronts and display cases are now standard in many stores. Integrated lighting also adds electrical parts to a piece of millwork, and those need planning for colour, heat, access and Read more
A café counter has two jobs. Customers see a front that presents the brand and the pastries; behind it, baristas move between the grinder, espresso machine, milk fridge and pickup point hundreds of times a day. Getting the counter Read more
The bar is often the centrepiece of a restaurant or hotel lobby, and it takes heavy use from both sides. Guests lean on it, spill on it and rest their feet on it, while staff work behind it at Read more
Commercial millwork takes daily cleaning, often with whatever product is under the sink, and most avoidable damage comes from the wrong cleaner or a hot object, not from wear. The right routine depends on the surface. Below is a Read more
Child care centre millwork serves young children, who need everything at their height and nothing that can pinch, tip or trap them, and staff who supervise, change diapers, wash hands and keep a busy room clean. In Ontario, centres Read more
A factory finish on wood millwork sets the colour and sheen the designer chose and protects the wood from hands, cleaners, water and wear. Finishes vary widely in how much abuse they take and how easily they can be Read more
The office kitchenette is one of the most heavily used pieces of millwork in a workplace. It gets wet every day, holds appliances that produce heat and steam, carries the weight of dishes and supplies, and is used by Read more
Wood slat walls and ceilings are common in offices, lobbies, restaurants and stores: they add warmth, hide services and, with the right backing, absorb sound. They are also among the most code-sensitive pieces of millwork, because they are large Read more
A long-term care home is a health care setting that residents live in, often for years. Its millwork has to feel like home, stand up to daily cleaning and mobility equipment, and keep medications, chemicals and records secure. In Read more
For apparel stores, the fitting room is often where the decision to buy is made, and a cramped, badly lit or worn fitting room works against it. Fitting rooms are also some of the hardest-used fixtures in a store, Read more
