How Clever Banners Increased Foot Traffic by 5x for Cheap Furniture Warehouse

When location signs weren’t driving enough visitors, we redesigned every banner with clear directions and on-brand visuals. Plus, motivational stair messages turned a long climb into a memorable part of the shopping experience — resulting in five times more in-store visitors almost overnight.

The Challenge — Good Location, Poor Direction

Cheap Furniture Warehouse had billboards and banners on a busy main road, right next to traffic lights — prime real estate for grabbing attention. But the old designs were off-brand, cluttered, and worst of all, they didn’t tell drivers exactly where to turn. With the shop tucked away on the third floor, many potential customers simply drove past.

Our Solution — Clear Messaging, On-Brand Design

We took over the entire outdoor setup and gave it a strategic facelift. First, we developed simple, punchy messages like “Half price furniture two right turns away” paired with a clean map-style graphic showing exactly how to get there. This turned confusing signs into a clear call to action for passersby.

We replaced old billboards with new on-brand banners with clear messaging

Tackling the Climb — Motivational Stair Banners

Next, we tackled the next obstacle: the three-floor staircase. Instead of letting it discourage shoppers, we turned each landing into a smile-worthy moment with funny, motivating banners:

  • “Burn calories now, relax on a new couch later.”
  • “Your future self, lounging on a comfy couch, thanks you.”
  • “You made it! Now let’s get you seated.”

This approach kept the customer journey engaging right up to the showroom doors.

Banners placed in every stair flight have brightened customer mood

The Results — Five Times More Foot Traffic

The impact was immediate. Within just one week, the shop saw a 5x increase in foot traffic. Shoppers mentioned the banners, laughed at the stair signs, and — most importantly — made it all the way to checkout.

This project won praise not just from our client but also from local customers, proving how powerful smart, on-brand guerrilla marketing can be.

Key Takeaway

When your location is hidden, clear outdoor messaging can do more than point directions — it can turn passing traffic into paying customers. Cheap Furniture Warehouse’s banners are now a perfect example of simple, effective local advertising done right.

Do you want to see these results in your business?