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The StorMax Perfect for bright and breezy autumn days

cdyson — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:45:05 +0000

With autumn fast approaching many licensees are beginning to think about how to maximise business over the next 6 months. Many of our customers have seen the benefits that a well covered outdoor solution can provide in increasing customer retention and extending trading space for the busy Christmas period. A well designed outdoor solution that provides protection from the weather and is comfortable to sit in can be a real attraction for customers and there are many solutions that now have durability in the winter months from parasols to fully enclosed terrace covers.

The StorMax for example is arguably the best commercial parasol in the marketplace. It is the next generation to the Cyclone and is new and improved for 2012. It offers all year round protection from the weather withstanding the harshest of environments and is the ideal permanent solution. You can literally put it up and leave it up and with easy to clean PVC it is the perfect solution for those looking for a more durable parasol. So if you’re looking to create a covered outside area contact us today and we will guide you through the process no matter how small your space or budget.

Extend your classroom and bring the outside in

cdyson — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:08:54 +0000

In recent years there has been a real emphasis on encouraging children to play outdoors. It allows them to let off steam and enjoy the world outside helping them to develop their senses, nurturing creativity and imagination and Ofsted have played a major role in encouraging this. Inn-fresco the outdoor solution specialists have, in recent years, worked with many schools and nurseries to develop their outdoor areas with covered solutions so that they can enjoy the outdoor environment whatever the weather.

Duncan Chapman Managing Director of inn-fresco says ‘We know that learning outside the classroom is essential for children’s development and that the playground is a key resource in allowing children to runaround and explore new experiences.

However our great British weather doesn’t always make going outside possible. Extending the classroom with an outdoor solution allows teachers to confidently timetable outdoor learning and enable children to feel the freedom of the outdoors whatever the weather.’’

Inn-fresco has a wide range of products such as a sunsails or canopies but are particularly strong in the terrace cover market and have developed new terrace cover products which with front and side blinds can provide a totally enclosed room.

The Star and Anchor CASE STUDY

cdyson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:34:02 +0000

The Star and Anchor

the brief
The Star and Anchor in Ealing London, previously named the Baroque is a busy London
pub which had an unused outside area at the back of the pub. Having undergone a full
refurbishment the owners were looking to utilise their outdoor area and provide additional
seating and an attractive area that their customers could use for drinking and dining
outside. The pub also had a lot of functions and wanted to use the outside area for events
without having to worry about the weather. With spring just around the corner the owners
were also looking for a supplier that was able to recommend and install a solution to a tight
time scale.
solution
Following a call from the owner, Mike Doxey, one of inn-fresco’s sales representatives,
visited the site a week later. After a discussion with the owner to understand their
requirements Mike recommended a Timber framed Med. The Med has a PVC retractable
fabric roof and, designed in Italy it is innovative and stylish in look. As there were no wall
fixings the 7m x 9m Med was installed on goal posts and fitted with verti crystal blinds at
the sides to provide a truly all year round solution. The addition of heating and lighting has
also made it really flexible. The whole installation can be fully enclosed for chilly or wet
evenings or can be fully opened with the roof retracted back to let the sun shine in on a
summers day. For the pub it has meant that they have been able to add additional seating,
offer an alfresco experience and also plan for events both inside and outside without
having to worry about the weather.

Inn Fresco Parasols and Awnings Design Tips

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:37:47 +0000

Modern and aspirational outdoor furniture can make a real difference to an outdoor scheme.

Inn-Fresco, who specialise designing and installing Outdoor developments for the ontrade sector, understand that accessorising the final design is critical to its success.

Pub operators want to make their customers stay enjoyable and relaxing providing an experience that is just that bit different.

A well designed outdoor scheme where customers can eat in the pub garden on a sunny day with the children or drink and dine outside in the evening in a warm environment can provide the talking point pub operators are looking for.

Inn Fresco understand that accessorizing a well designed outdoor area with stylish and aspirational outdoor furniture is key and provides a real point of difference from the competition.

They have a wide range of furniture across the full price spectrum from entry level café style tables and chairs to designer ‘WOW’ solutions including optional extras such as mood lighting and audio visual equipment.

Duncan Chapman said ‘ We have carried out Independent research which highlighted that consumers really value the alfresco experience and that a good outdoor scheme where customers can eat, drink and relax can provide a real point of difference.

We can supply a whole range of coverings from simple awnings to sophisticated freestanding retractable roof systems.

Combining these with Outdoor furniture can make a real statement and we have a number of suppliers who manufacture “extra-ordinary” furniture which is both innovative and functional.

We offer a complete service from design excellence right through to installation so that the process is as hassle free as possible for pub operators.

The result a happy customer and that can only be good for turnover! ‘’

For more details or a brochure contact John Cooke on 0870 80 30 199

Part 5 – Handy hints for making the most of your garden

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:21:24 +0000

Adding those extra finishing touches can make a good outdoor solution really special.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Innovative use of mood lighting
External heaters will prolong that evening of alfresco drinking and dining.
Outdoor flat screen televisions and audio surround sound can provide the very best in luxury entertainment.
Hanging baskets and pot plants

IN CONCLUSION – Inn-fresco can really help pub operators to achieve this Inn-fresco has built a reputation for delivering projects on time and to budget. They have an extensive product range, fresh thinking and expertise to help deliver the perfect tailor-made solution.

Inn-fresco Managing Director Duncan Chapman commented that ‘in these increasingly difficult trading conditions more and more operators are realising that offering a point of difference is the key to maintaining and attracting trade. Consumers want the outdoor experience and a good outdoor solution can offer that difference, whilst paying for itself through increased revenue.’

If you have an outdoor space Inn-fresco can transform it into a place where customers can eat, drink and relax, staying outside longer in warm and comfortable surroundings. The result a happy customer and that can only be good for turnover!’

Part 4 – Handy hints for making the most of your garden

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:24:06 +0000

Create a social area – Independent research carried out by Inn-Fresco confirmed that people felt that umbrellas and an outside seating area made a pub more inviting and more special and sociable experience to eat and drink.

Arrange furniture so that customers can sit and chat either in groups or as couples
Providing zoned areas with screens are great for defining your social area ensuring that your customers feel sheltered from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Part 3 – Handy hints for making the most of your garden

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:26:37 +0000

WARM ENVIROMENT – Independent research carried out by Inn-Fresco confirmed that customers really like to stretch out their evenings of alfresco drinking and dining. A good outdoor scheme can help to achieve this ensuring that they stay warm and comfortable.

Provide heaters to keep customers warmDuncan Chapman said ‘most of our customers are now choosing energy efficient and environmentally friendly electric infra red heaters. The elements heat the people, not the air in between so are incredibly cheap to run and give you the warmth of the sunshine, long after the sun has gone down. They are virtually maintenance free and can be run from as little as 12P per hour. We can even combine them with movement sensors or timers for added efficiency.’
Provide lighting – Parasols for example are versatile and effective providing stylish protection from the sun yet with optional lighting (and heating systems) an outdoor area can instantly extend the alfresco experience as the evening draws in.

Part 2 – Handy hints for making the most of your garden

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:23:05 +0000

PROTECTION FROM THE SUN – Provide your customers with shelter from the sun (or rain)

Parasols / Perogolas / Terrasols /Awnings/ Arbors /fixed covers can all do this.

For example retractable covers (Pergolas) are the perfect ‘all season’ solution. Their flexibility allows you to create stunningly different environments. Combined with clever use of heating and mood lighting you can create a cosy atmosphere that enables customers to enjoy all the benefits of alfresco dining whatever the weather. On better days the flexible roof can be automatically retracted to take full advantage of the sunshine.

Handy hints for making the most of your garden

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:07 +0000

VISUALLY APPEALING – An attractive space is essential in creating the right first impression for your premises.

Make sure your outside area looks appealing for customers.
Purchase good quality outdoor equipment in the first place as this will last longer and look better.
Inn–fresco offer a superior range of products designed to last
All outdoor equipment such as parasols and awnings should be well maintained.
Inn-fresco offer maintenance contracts on all their outdoor solutions and offer optional long term extended warranties supported by their own team of service engineers.
Furniture should be clean for customers to sit on.
Decking, tiling slate and paving can really enhance an outside space and bring atmosphere and warmth to the social area.
Hanging baskets and pot plants can make an outside area more appealing and inviting