Interior of a rustic restaurant or bar with brick walls, wooden furniture, and hanging cured meats. There are bar stools, tables with candles, and wine bottles on a shelf above. The ceiling is exposed with peeling paint and industrial lighting.
Interior of a rustic restaurant or bar with brick walls, wooden furniture, and hanging cured meats. There are bar stools, tables with candles, and wine bottles on a shelf above. The ceiling is exposed with peeling paint and industrial lighting.
Close-up of a modern building with red brick lower section, green upper section with large windows, and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Close-up of a modern building with red brick lower section, green upper section with large windows, and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Interior of a modern coffee shop with a long counter, wooden stools, and large windows opening to a park outside with trees and bicycles.
Front view of modern two-story townhouse with brick and wood exterior, large glass sliding doors, and landscaped garden
Front view of modern two-story townhouse with brick and wood exterior, large glass sliding doors, and landscaped garden

Developments & Commercial Design

Barnes Design works with developers, hospitality operators, commercial clients and property and land owners to create practical, well-considered spaces that balance strong design with real-world delivery.

Our portfolio includes new build residential developments, restaurant and café interiors, commercial refurbishments, shopfront transformations and brand-led property projects. Whether reviewing site potential, preparing planning-led proposals or designing customer-facing spaces, we combine our 26 year experience of creative thinking with a clear understanding of the planning process and nuances, accessibility, buildability, budgets and programme requirements.

From development layouts and commercial interiors to hospitality environments that enhance both customer experience and operational efficiency, our approach is focused on creating spaces that work beautifully, perform effectively and add lasting value, all under your brand.