Design inspiration

What could your website look like?

Every industry has different needs - different layouts, different calls to action, different things customers need to see before they trust you. Below are nine sectors showing how we approach each one: the design thinking, the features that matter, and what a site in that space should actually do.

Every site we build starts from scratch around your business - not a template. These are examples of the thinking and functionality we bring to each sector.

Pub / BarNursery / ChildcareFloristLandscaping / Garden DesignOnline Clothing RetailRestaurantPlumber / Heating EngineerHotel / B&BHair Salon / Beauty
Pub / Bar

The Crown & Anchor

Heritage warmth. Built to fill tables and rooms.

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thecrownanch.co.uk
The Crown & Anchor website design example
Why this design

A pub website lives or dies on atmosphere. The design has to feel like walking in - warm, established, inviting. Deep background tones with gold accents communicate heritage and quality without feeling stuffy. Serif typography reinforces the traditional feel.

Colour palette
Heritage Gold
Dark Oak
Warm Amber
Near Black
Typical features for this sector
  • Online table booking integrated with reservation system
  • Downloadable PDF menus that update without rebuilding the site
  • Events calendar with WhatsApp sharing for each event
  • Rooms section with availability checker if accommodation is offered
  • Gallery of the interior, food, and live events
  • Google Maps embed and opening hours prominently placed
  • Email signup for weekly specials and events
Contact & booking forms
  • Table booking form
  • Private hire enquiry
  • Room availability request
Typical pages
HomeFood & DrinkEventsRoomsFind Us / Contact
Works best for

Traditional pubs, gastro pubs, inns with rooms, bars with event spaces

Nursery / Childcare

Little Stars Nursery

Bright, safe, reassuring. Because parents need to trust you first.

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littlestarsn.co.uk
Little Stars Nursery website design example
Why this design

Parents choosing a nursery are making one of the most significant decisions they face. The website has to feel safe, professional, and warm simultaneously. Bright colours signal a happy environment; clear structure and Ofsted ratings signal professionalism. Every element is designed to reduce anxiety and build confidence.

Colour palette
Playful Red
Sunshine Yellow
Friendly Teal
Clean White
Typical features for this sector
  • Online visit booking - the most important conversion point for nurseries
  • Session availability at a glance with waitlist signup
  • Staff profiles with photos and qualifications
  • Gallery of the rooms, outdoor space, and activities
  • Parent testimonials prominently displayed
  • Funding information - 15 and 30 hour funded places clearly explained
  • Policies and documents section (Ofsted report, safeguarding policy, menu)
Contact & booking forms
  • Book a visit form
  • Waitlist registration
  • General enquiry
Typical pages
HomeAbout UsSessions & FeesGalleryPoliciesContact & Visit
Works best for

Day nurseries, childminders, pre-schools, after-school clubs

Florist

Bloom & Briar

Understated elegance. The flowers are the product - the site stays out of the way.

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bloombriar.co.uk
Bloom & Briar website design example
Why this design

A florist site needs to feel like the experience of receiving flowers - beautiful, refined, considered. Minimal layouts, warm neutrals, and generous white space let the imagery breathe. The typography is the first thing that tells a visitor whether this is a corner-shop bunch or an artisan florist worth paying properly.

Colour palette
Dusty Rose
Dark Chocolate
Cream
Warm Linen
Typical features for this sector
  • Online shop for bouquets, subscriptions, and event arrangements
  • Wedding enquiry journey - multi-step form that guides the client through requirements
  • Same-day delivery area checker built into the order flow
  • Subscription box management - set up, pause, change
  • Gallery organised by occasion (weddings, funerals, corporate, seasonal)
  • Corporate accounts section with bulk order enquiry
  • Instagram feed integration to show current seasonal work
Contact & booking forms
  • Wedding floristry enquiry
  • Corporate account application
  • Order form with delivery postcode check
Typical pages
HomeShopWeddingsCorporateGalleryOrder
Works best for

Independent florists, wedding florists, flower subscription services

Landscaping / Garden Design

Terrain Landscaping

Authoritative and outdoorsy. Wins commercial contracts as well as residential.

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terrainlands.co.uk
Terrain Landscaping website design example
Why this design

Landscaping clients range from homeowners spending £3,000 on a patio to estate managers awarding £40,000 annual maintenance contracts. The design has to speak to both. Dark, confident tones with a strong structure communicate that this is a professional operation, not a man-and-a-van setup.

Colour palette
Forest Green
Dark Charcoal
Sage
Light Stone
Typical features for this sector
  • Project portfolio with before and after photography
  • Service pages for each core offering - design, build, and maintenance separately
  • Free quote request with postcode and project type selector
  • Commercial and residential split so different audiences find relevant content
  • Testimonials with location and project type shown
  • Seasonal availability indicator - honest about booking lead times
  • Accreditation and insurance badges clearly displayed
Contact & booking forms
  • Free quote request
  • Maintenance contract enquiry
  • Commercial grounds enquiry
Typical pages
HomeServicesProjectsAboutContact & Quote
Works best for

Landscapers, garden designers, grounds maintenance companies, tree surgeons

Online Clothing Retail

CLEO

Full ecommerce. Product-first. Designed to convert browsers into buyers.

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cleo.co.uk
CLEO website design example
Why this design

Fashion ecommerce is one of the most competitive categories online. The design has to do the hard work quickly - communicate brand identity, show product in the best light, and make the path to purchase as frictionless as possible. The split hero works because it puts brand positioning and product side by side.

Colour palette
Statement Yellow
Near Black
Off White
Neutral Grey
Typical features for this sector
  • Full product catalogue with size, colour, and stock management
  • Stripe and PayPal checkout with Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Buy now pay later integration (Klarna, Clearpay)
  • Size guide and returns policy embedded at checkout
  • Wishlist and saved items for registered users
  • Email capture for launches and sale previews
  • Lookbook / editorial content section to support brand storytelling
  • Sale and discount code management
Contact & booking forms
  • Product enquiry
  • Wholesale / trade account
  • Returns request form
Typical pages
HomeShop (with filters)LookbookAboutReturnsAccount
Works best for

Independent clothing brands, fashion retailers, accessories, footwear

Restaurant

Ristorante Vela

Atmospheric and premium. Sells the experience before they arrive.

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ristoranteve.co.uk
Ristorante Vela website design example
Why this design

A restaurant website has one job above all others: make people hungry enough to book. Dark backgrounds force the focus onto food and atmosphere. Copper and warm neutrals communicate quality without the coldness of pure black and white. The design earns the price point before anyone has seen the menu.

Colour palette
Copper
Near Black
Warm Sand
Dark Espresso
Typical features for this sector
  • Online reservation system with table selection
  • Downloadable and web-viewable menus with seasonal update capability
  • Wine list as a separate, searchable section
  • Private dining enquiry with capacity and occasion selector
  • Gift voucher purchasing - high-margin product for restaurants
  • Chef profile and kitchen philosophy section to build brand
  • Google review integration to show star rating live
Contact & booking forms
  • Table reservation
  • Private dining enquiry
  • Gift voucher purchase
  • Function / event booking
Typical pages
HomeMenuWine ListPrivate DiningGift VouchersReserve
Works best for

Restaurants, bistros, fine dining, private member clubs, event dining

Plumber / Heating Engineer

FlowRight Plumbing

Builds trust fast. Converts emergency searches into booked jobs.

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flowrightplu.co.uk
FlowRight Plumbing website design example
Why this design

A plumber's website visitor is often stressed. The boiler has broken. The pipe is leaking. They need to know immediately whether you cover their area, whether you are qualified, and how to reach you. The emergency orange CTA, the Gas Safe badge, and the phone number in the top bar answer all three in seconds.

Colour palette
Trust Blue
Emergency Orange
Light Grey
Navy
Typical features for this sector
  • Emergency call-out button permanently visible in the header
  • Quick quote form on the homepage - postcode, problem, phone number
  • Service area map or list of towns covered
  • Gas Safe registration number prominently displayed
  • Google and Checkatrade review integration
  • Boiler brand compatibility page for SEO and trust
  • Finance options for larger jobs (boiler installations etc.)
  • WhatsApp button for photo sharing - customers can send a picture of the problem
Contact & booking forms
  • Quick quote form
  • Emergency callout request
  • Boiler service booking
  • WhatsApp contact
Typical pages
HomeServicesBoilersBathroomsReviewsContact
Works best for

Plumbers, heating engineers, boiler specialists, drainage companies

Hotel / B&B

Leith Hall

Luxury positioning from the first pixel. Earns the room rate before checkout.

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leithhall.co.uk
Leith Hall website design example
Why this design

A hotel website competes against OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia who are trying to take a 15-20% commission on every booking. A strong direct booking site that communicates the full experience - the rooms, the restaurant, the grounds - can recover that commission margin on every conversion. Understated luxury positioning does more for average room rate than any discount ever could.

Colour palette
Warm Gold
Near Black
Ivory
Dark Slate
Typical features for this sector
  • Live availability checker linked to booking system (Booking.com or direct)
  • Room showcase with photography, amenities, and pricing per night
  • Restaurant reservation system separate from room booking
  • Spa and treatment booking
  • Gift voucher sales - highly profitable for hotels
  • Weddings and events enquiry with capacity guide
  • Loyalty or direct booking incentive (best rate guaranteed)
Contact & booking forms
  • Room availability and booking
  • Restaurant reservation
  • Wedding / events enquiry
  • Gift voucher purchase
Typical pages
HomeRoomsDiningSpaWeddings & EventsGift VouchersBook Direct
Works best for

Hotels, boutique B&Bs, country house venues, self-catering properties

Hair Salon / Beauty

EDGÉ Studio

Modern, confident, bookable. Built to fill the column.

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edgstudio.co.uk
EDGÉ Studio website design example
Why this design

Salon clients book on impulse - they see a colour result they want and they book. The design captures that immediacy. Dark backgrounds make colour work pop. The service grid with prices removes the awkwardness of having to ask. Online booking converts late-night Instagram browsers into morning appointments.

Colour palette
Electric Pink
Near Black
White
Dark Grey
Typical features for this sector
  • Online booking integrated with salon software (Treatwell, Fresha, Timely)
  • Service menu with full pricing - removes the barrier of having to enquire
  • Stylist profiles with their own gallery of work
  • Before and after gallery organised by colour technique
  • Patch test booking flow for new colour clients
  • Gift voucher sales - premium packaging option drives average order value
  • Cancellation policy and late notice fee clearly stated
Contact & booking forms
  • Online booking (integrated)
  • Gift voucher purchase
  • New client consultation request
  • Patch test booking
Typical pages
HomeServices & PricesOur TeamGalleryBookGift Vouchers
Works best for

Hair salons, barbers, beauty salons, nail studios, aesthetic clinics

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