8 tips for choosing furniture for restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs in 2017

Entering a restaurant, cafe or bar, we first of all evaluate the interior of the institution. Moreover, the atmosphere influences attendance no less than the professionalism of cooks and the assortment of dishes. For the most part, the mood is set furniture, so her choice should be given maximum attention. It is necessary to take into account the type of institution, and its audience, and the selected cuisine, as well as general stylewhile not forgetting to do emphasis on quality and the functionality of furniture and take into account fashion trends. Let's try to figure it out how to choose furniture for institutions of the HoReCa sphere, and what fashion trends of this year should be considered.

No. 1. Choosing a furniture style

The whole atmosphere in a restaurant, bar or cafe should be subject to a common theme - then the institution is perceived as harmonious and cozy. The style of design depends on the format, customers and cuisine. If this solid restaurantwhere visitors come to relax and spend a pleasant evening, the atmosphere should be comfortable, while providing everyone with sufficient personal space. Soft sofas and armchairs with large armrests are welcome.

If the institution oriented to quick snackthen it is better to prefer compact simple furniture, you can bright. For family type cafe large tables should become mandatory, and for a children's cafe, small chairs and tables. The diner can provide high chairs and racks, and a romantic cafe - sofas for two and glass tables.

Institutions oriental cuisine minimalist design, in black, white and red shades. If the restaurant is dedicated to the cuisine of a country, then it will not be amiss to purchase such furniture, which is traditionally used in local catering establishments, borrow accessories, use paintings and decor that create the necessary atmosphere.

Recently, even ordinary cafes and bars make out in a certain style. If selected country style, then the furniture should be wooden, rough, massive, style provence requires the use of light artificially aged furniture, etc. Ideally, the selection of specific pieces of furniture and their quantity is preceded by compilation design project, which will reflect the concept of the institution.

This year's fashion trends dictate a move away from pretentious luxury and “flashy” decisions towards a home environment. Well-known designer Nata Tatunashvili gives recommendations:

• change chairs with high backs to more compact, traditional for home interiors;
• abandon partitions and cabin space division into the so-called comfort zones;
• focus on food, not chic surroundings.

The halls of the most popular restaurants in Europe and Canada are furnished today simple furniture, spared from bulky decoration details, as open as possible for natural lighting.

No. 2. Attention to the functionality of furniture

Of course, the appearance of the furniture is the main factor of its choice, but do not discount its quality and functionality.Before buying, it does not bother to independently check chairs, armchairs, sofas for convenience and compliance with the height of the selected table. It happens that seemingly very nice chairs are too low or soft, so they do not allow a person to not only sit comfortably, but also reach out to a drink or plate on the table. Another common mistake in choosing furniture is too high or unstable hokers.

No. 3. Furniture Material

In modern cafes, restaurants and bars, you can see furniture made from a mass of different materials: wood and metal occupy leading positions, often used glass, plastic, stone and rattan, as well as leather and various kinds of textiles. It is important that the material is of high quality and durable., so there is no point in saving. More expensive pieces of furniture will look more solid, and their attractive appearance will remain longer.

Restaurant designer Irina Glick says that natural materials will be held in high esteem this year. Stone stoves, natural wood, textiles in combination with living plants make the establishment attractive for relaxation with the whole family, almost in the home circle. And most importantly - you can come to such a restaurant in casual clothes without fear of breaking the dress code.

Following fashion trends, do not forget about the chosen concept of the institution.

• For example, for fast food cafe or bistro compact wooden or plastic chairs without armrests, as well as chairs on a metal frame, the main requirement for which is mobility and the smallest possible size, will be appropriate.
• For sushi bar simple wooden chairs, geometrically regular wooden tabletops, sofas with wear-resistant fabrics will do.
• For coffee houses You can use armchairs and chairs with soft upholstery, massive tables and furniture with jacquard, tapestry leather upholstery are suitable for restaurants.
• For summer playground establishments it is better to use furniture that is most resistant to adverse environmental conditions, which is why it is so often used plastic and rattan.

Number 4. Calculation of the number of pieces of furniture

To answer the question, how many items of a particular furniture need to be purchased, you need to advance make a plan for her placement in the institution. Trying to place as many tables as possible, do not forget that visitors and staff need to move freely around the room, and not tack between chairs and people.

When making a furniture arrangement plan, it is worth considering that with its help you can zoning space. For this purpose, high backs of sofas or a competent selection of furniture in different shades are used. The need for zoning and how to spend it should also be thought out in advance.

No. 5. We take into account the requirements for the maintenance of furniture

Some pieces of furniture are striking in their unique design and non-standard shapes. They can even be convenient to use and quite functional, but require specific care. For catering establishments, it is better not to choose furniture for the maintenance and cleaning of which too much time is spent. The simpler the care of furniture, the better.

No. 6. Preference for commercial furniture

Do not make the common mistake of many restaurant and cafe owners - Do not purchase furniture intended for home use. The flow of people in catering establishments is large, the load on furniture items is increased, so you need to choose furniture designed for commercial use. Studies of the furniture market say that the average life of home furniture is about 10 years, given that a family of 3 will use it. If 10 people use the same items, then their service life will be reduced by half, and now imagine if the number of people increases to hundreds.

Furniture for commercial use more wear resistant what is achieved by design features. For the manufacture of wooden products, the strongest types of wood and additional fasteners are used. The paintwork is also of high quality, and the upholstery is created from easy-to-clean, durable and hygienic coatings. A two-year guarantee for commercial use stools corresponds to a 20-year period of operation at home - the fact speaks for itself. If there is no desire to buy new furniture every six months, it is better to immediately purchase high-quality products made taking into account the conditions of future operation.

Number 7. Features of the choice of bar counter and bar stools

Bar counter requires special consideration. She is able to become decoration of any institutionif you equip it correctly. First of all, you need to remember that the bar counter is selected taking into account the space required for technological equipment. Therefore, it is better to decide in advance what equipment the bartender will have, otherwise it may not be possible to place the necessary elements later.

The bar counter can be made in the form of a straight line, be L-shaped, trapezoidal, semi-shaft, semi-circular, but the main requirement for it is convenience of guests and good visibility of the bartender. By tradition, an odd number of hokers are placed at the bar, 50-60 cm of space is provided for each guest. As for the other parameters, the optimal height is 112-115 cm, the width is 60 cm, and the recommended height of bar stools is 80-83 cm.

The design solution of both the stand itself and the hockers can be absolutely anything - the main thing is that these elements fit into the general theme of the institution or even become its highlight.

Number 8. Making the interior unique

Do not forget that decor items also significantly affect the perception of the interior and can make the institution truly unique and memorable. Look for custom solutions! Svetlana Evdokimova, a recognized master of design, advises making the interior easier and more transparent with the help of mirror surfaces, large areas of glazing. Fancy chandeliers, original fixtures help break the rigor of standard configurations, give the interior an originality. Careful selection of a palette of finishes, non-banal combinations of shades and tones will make the spatial solutions found unforgettable.

Designers of the Moscow specialized factory OTTO STELLE, offer to bring to the fore uniqueness of interior decorationrather than ostentatious chic. Often, a successfully found image saves the budget of design and at the same time attracts customers, such ideas are eternally hunted in the restaurant business.

• comfortable for visitors;
• fits perfectly into spaces of different styles;
• meets the current trends in interior design.

Decorating the halls of the restaurant should be as tasty as preparing dishes on its menu. This advice is worthy to become the main reference point for owners of establishments who want to reach the heights of a professional Olympus.