Restaurant & Bar Interior Design

In the world of hospitality, the realm of interior design has changed from a decoration to a genuine business strategy in its own right. Designing a food venue & bar successfully is a conscious arrangement of space, materials, and sensory experiences that support guiding customer behavior and staff performance while maintaining profitability. Function is the most critical component of an applied food venue or bar design approach. If your space is gorgeous, but your guests cannot flow, staff cannot perform, or the surfaces that are designed to help the guests and staff keep breaking down from the grind of business, the design will not be successful.

In the space of restaurant & bar interior design, brand and aesthetic are not separate factors, instead they work together as a pair. Every design element should read brand. A family-friendly diner, and a speakeasy-inspired bar, require very different approaches, a good design will always ensure that every aesthetic decision supports the brand, and inconsistencies create customer confusion. Before selecting a color or deciding on fixture furniture, be clear on the venue’s brand and position, this position will determine aesthetic decision making, there are no “one-size-fits-all” design, only designs that work for your brand.

When considering each piece of furniture, it must be assessed for both form and function. Tables, bar tops, and counters are the most contacted. The decision of hardwoods, quartzite, solid surface, or laminated metals depends on desired look, care and maintenance, and lifecycle cost. A gastropub that is family friendly will require extremely durable, stain-resistant surfaces, while a fine-dining restaurant might choose furnishings that demonstrate luxury. Chairs should provide comfort based on expected length of time spent on the meal, yet not so deep that it invites leisurely relaxation that does not encourage turnover. Table sizes and table height are typified for simple operations, and can be configured in numerous combinations of height and size.