Booth Alterations & Space Customization

Booth Alterations & Space Customization

Belleville Market provides each merchant with a designated selling space designed to maintain a cohesive, professional, and visually appealing environment. Any alterations to booths or displays must align with market standards to ensure uniformity and safety.

1. Approval Requirement

  1. Any changes to your selling space, including but not limited to:
    1. Painting walls or trim
    2. Installing wallpaper or decals
    3. Building or modifying structures (shelves, risers, partitions)
    4. Attaching fixtures to walls or floors
must be approved in writing by Belleville Market management before work begins.

Steps to Obtain Approval:

  1. Submit detailed plans, including:
    1. Color samples, materials, or wallpaper patterns
    2. Sketches or diagrams of any new structures
    3. Proposed placement of shelves, signage, or fixtures
  2. Await review and written confirmation from management.
  3. Only begin work after receiving explicit approval.

2. Guidelines for Approved Alterations

  1. Painting:

    1. Select walls may be painted if approved.
    2. Trim, shelving, or built-in fixtures may not be painted to preserve a cohesive market aesthetic.

  2. Construction / Modifications:

    1. Any built structures must be:
    2. Stable and safe for guests and staff
    3. Removable or non-permanent unless approved otherwise
    4. Consistent with the overall look of the market

  3. Decor / Wallpaper:

    1. Only approved wallpaper or decals may be applied.
    2. Ensure adhesives or installation methods do not damage walls or fixtures.

3. Maintenance & Responsibility

  1. Merchants are responsible for maintaining any approved alterations in good condition.
  2. Any damage to walls, trim, or fixtures resulting from unauthorized alterations may be billed to the merchant.
  3. Regular inspections may occur to ensure compliance and overall safety.

4. Consequences for Unauthorized Alterations

  1. Alterations made without prior approval may result in:
    1. Immediate requirement to restore the booth to original condition
    2. Additional costs billed for correction of paint, structures, or damage
    3. Potential restriction on future alterations

5. Best Practices & Tips

  1. Keep changes subtle and cohesive with Belleville Market’s overall aesthetic.
  2. Use removable or temporary solutions whenever possible (e.g., temporary decals, removable shelving).
  3. Coordinate with neighboring merchants if changes could affect sightlines or shared fixtures.
  4. Always consider guest experience, accessibility, and safety when making any modifications.

Summary:

Any changes to your booth must be approved and executed in a way that preserves the professional, uniform look of Belleville Market, ensures guest safety, and protects market-owned fixtures. Following these standards prevents costly corrections and contributes to a polished shopping environment.

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