Whether you are designing a new restaurant or looking to freshen up an existing dining room, evaluating all of the decor options can be overwhelming. This is especially true as trends fall in and out of style. But, there is one design element that has remained consistently popular over the last few decades: reclaimed wood….
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…
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…
Designing your restaurant is an exciting opportunity to showcase your aesthetic, your vision, and your values. The Early American period, from 1640 to 1700, was the first time a decorating style and distinctive furniture appeared in the Americas that did not focus only on the practicality of the design, and that benchmark in design history…
Design trends come and go and come back again decades later with a determined popularity. Wood paneling and siding is one of those trends that was a hit with designers about 50 years ago and faded out in favor of more modern techniques. Not to be outdone by more advanced trends, wood siding is back…
Designing your restaurant is the perfect opportunity to showcase your aesthetic, your vision, and your values. The Early American period, from 1640 to 1700, was the first time a decorating style appeared in the Americas that did not focus solely on the practicality of the design. That benchmark in design history is primarily what allows…
When you’re designing and decorating your restaurant, you’ll naturally gravitate towards one design style or another. A popular style for restaurants and bars is rustic — it makes guests immediately feel comfortable and gives your restaurant a homey feel. If you’re considering committing to a rustic design for your restaurant, first read up on what…
What do you think of when you hear the phrase wood paneling? If it’s a dark den or a basement room that would have been all the rage during the heyday of the Brady Bunch, toss that image aside! While wood paneling made of cherry, oak, and beech was a stylish choice for rec rooms…
