Are You Prepared For The New Designated Areas Law?
With new UK regulations requiring pubs and restaurants to separate smoking and non-smoking areas outdoors, it’s the perfect time for businesses to rethink their spaces. Instead of opting for plain barriers, we here at Blueberry Hill Designs Ltd offer the perfect barricading solution – our floating illusion planters. These offer a stylish and practical way to stay compliant, while adding a touch of style to outdoor areas. In this three-part blog series, we will walk you through how these innovative planters can help you meet the new rules and enhance your venue’s atmosphere—all at the same time.
The UK hospitality scene is undergoing a fresh transformation with the introduction of new laws mandating a clear separation between outdoor smoking and non-smoking areas in pubs and restaurants. For venues with outdoor seating, this is more than just a legal change, but also a golden opportunity to rethink and refresh their exterior spaces. Under the updated public health guidelines, establishments must ensure that customers who prefer smoke-free environments can enjoy their meals and drinks in peace, without exposure to second-hand smoke. This gives establishments the perfect chance to add some style and creativity to your space while staying fully compliant.
That’s where companies like us here at Blueberry Hill Designs Ltd come in. For four years, we have specialised in bespoke outdoor solutions, from stylish fence panels to clever shed and bin store designs. Our latest innovation, the floating illusion planter, is a practical piece that redefines how we divide spaces, all while keeping things stylish and inviting. With the new regulations catching some businesses off guard, there’s obvious concern about costs and how to implement changes without sacrificing any details that define their outdoor areas.
Bespoke Outdoor Solutions
Us at Blueberry Hill Designs saw this challenge and created a solution that is not just compliant—but captivating. Our floating illusion planters offer a seamless way to separate spaces subtly and elegantly. Beyond aesthetics, there are practical benefits. These planters are versatile, customisable, and durable – built to withstand the British weather while keeping outdoor spaces visually light and welcoming. They offer an alternative to fixed, structural barriers that can be expensive and inflexible. Additionally, these planters promote a more relaxed, enjoyable dining and drinking experience for all. Smokers appreciate having a defined space, while non-smokers are grateful for the comfort. This makes the overall result happier – creating more positive experiences and longer visits from customers —two things every business owner values.
As these new laws and regulations roll out, the hospitality industry has the opportunity to elevate the outdoor experience with these functional and aesthetically pleasing planters, provided by us here at Blueberry Hill Designs. For more information on our business and other products, please take a look around our website today. Stay tuned for part 2 of this blog series, where we explore exactly how Blueberry Hill’s floating illusion planters work, and why they are slowly becoming a must-have for pubs and restaurants across the UK.
