The big day is almost here; the day you finally open your restaurant to the public! You’ve been working hard to get everything ready to go, from the kitchen equipment to the rustic furniture to cleaning all the restaurant table tops until they shine. But are you forgetting something? Is your restaurant really ready for…
In the restaurant and bar world, there’s no escaping the industrial look. Industrial design features lots of concrete and metal, exposed ductwork, and big, open floor plans. In the last decade, this aesthetic has become ubiquitous in the restaurant and bar scene. However, contrary to popular belief, the industrial design doesn’t just involve man-made materials…
Everything You Need to Know About Aged Lumber In the United States, wood was historically used as the primary building material because of its strength, durability, abundance, inexpensiveness, and aesthetic advantages. Now, many of the woods that were once found across the country are only available in large quantities through reclamation. Since 1990, there have…
Whether you want to give your bar a hip and modern feel, or if you’re looking for something more rustic, there’s one design element that can help you nail your look down: reclaimed wood. Not only is reclaimed wood a great way to keep your space eco-friendly; reclaimed wood can help you make a strong…
Reclaimed wood or lumber is processed wood that has been retrieved from old buildings for reuse. Reclaimed lumber companies carefully deconstruct wood elements in old structures, preserving the shape and integrity of beams and boards so that they can be used in a new building project. The reclaimed lumber industry first bloomed on the West…
Even though you know your restaurant serves delicious food and can offer customers an experience they won’t forget, you need be able to communicate that to everyone else. The best way to make the wider world aware of your wonderful restaurant is to choose a theme that conveys its high-quality characteristics. This can be a…
Installation and After Care of Reclaimed Wood Siding Whether you are creating an accent wall or have decided to feature reclaimed wood siding on every wall of your restaurant, you need to know how to properly install care for it. Incorrect installation can compromise the beautiful, homey look of reclaimed wood paneling by making it…
Most restaurant patrons have no idea just how much thought goes into each and every detail of designing your restaurant. When it comes to seating, your chairs must be chosen with particular care. The decision of what kind of seating to put in your restaurant is a major one that will influence your customers’ overall…
Designing your restaurant can be a great adventure, but it is a major undertaking that you want to be sure to get right. A great strategy for interior design is to center your concept around one key element or feature that you know you want to stand out in your restaurant. Solid wood table tops…
When you’ve invested in the perfect solid wood table top for your restaurant, you want them to always look exactly the same as the day they were installed. How do you do this, though? As a natural material, wood tends to lose its luster over time and is prone to scratches, knicks, and breaks. However,…
