The trend is not just to make renovations and use modern techniques to create a design for a cafe or restaurant; the trend is a design that is completely Pconveys the concept of your project. Register portraits of your future guests. Study their behavior pattern. Live the journey of each guest in your project. Write and study the portraits of the team and also live one day for each of them.
This is an integrated approach, starting from choosing the right consultant who will collect all your wishes into an understandable product and help you plunge into this market, and ending with choosing a designer. Everyone should do their own thing: doctors should treat, hairdressers should cut hair, and designers should do the design.
Ideas for designing cafe interior elements
When you choose a concept and design, take into account the type of establishment. For example, the design of a children's cafe can be in bright colors or in a cartoon style, while a loft style is suitable for a small cafe or bar. Thematic establishments that serve national food of a certain country are becoming popular; in such establishments it is better to maintain a holistic style and combine the interior with the menu.
What everyone is trying to create is an emotional connection between the project and the guest. When every detail is thought out so much that it remains in memory. Become a part of your guest’s life, grow and develop with him. Not just meet his expectations, but also exceed them.
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Emphasize the architectural style of the building
When renting space in an old cloth factory building, converting it into a high-tech fast food restaurant will be a little strange. Yes, perhaps this format is better suited for the location than a restaurant or casual cafe, but you can build the same fast food without destroying the atmosphere of the building, and emphasize this in the design of the facade and inside the premises.
When designing the external design of an establishment, you need to take into account the basic requirements for the design of the entrance to an establishment:
- Convenient access road and pedestrian access to the entrance.
- The area near the entrance to the establishment should be well lit in the evening.
- The sign must be designed in accordance with advertising laws for Ukraine and Russia.
Lighting, signage and the front door should also be included in the development of the design project of the establishment, as they create the appearance of the establishment concept.
Now top restaurateurs are trying to restore architectural monuments and, thanks to this, attract new visitors, creating new successful concepts.
Reception and wardrobe design
Not every establishment has a reception desk, but if it suits your format, then it is better to make the counter to order or design it ready-made in the style of the establishment with the help of a designer. The reception desk is the first thing a guest will see in an establishment; it should be memorable. After reception, the guest will be taken to the cloakroom, often a separate room in large establishments. Although this room is hidden for guests, its design should also be done in the main style of the establishment. From the outside, the entrance to the wardrobe should fit harmoniously into the interior.
Bar counter design
You can show your imagination in the design of the bar counter and make it unusual. For example, if you have a spacious, bright cafe, then you can hang a swing from the bar counter instead of chairs. Select furniture for the bar counter in the same style; if the establishment has soft chairs, place the same chairs, but high bar chairs, at the bar counter.
Design of a bar counter in the Modern style
Bathroom design
Where else but in the bathroom can you take a cool selfie? Of course, the bathroom should also be made in accordance with the basic design of the establishment. The main detail of the bathroom is the mirror, make it large and add a touch of originality: a compliment, a hashtag of the establishment or the opposite text. The design of the bathroom is important, but do not forget that the main thing is cleanliness and space.
Landing
Everything is extremely simple here:
- hard - increases turnover;
- soft - only for large establishments.
Yes, of course, they can and should be combined depending on the format of the establishment. If you are planning the design of a small cafe, then you should not put sofas there. First of all, attract guests with your product and service; with a small average check, it will simply not be profitable for you to have your guests relax and relax.
Loft style cafe interior
Furniture design
If three years ago it was still possible to surprise someone with Scandinavian upholstered furniture and “Edison lamps” hanging from the ceiling, now all these solutions from IKEA are no longer new to anyone. It’s not enough to use the “running”, it’s also important to arrange everything correctly and, most importantly, to highlight it. Don’t be afraid of things from flea markets and products (solutions) from modern local designers.
Do not forget to take into account the comfort of the guest when creating the furniture design in the room. Chairs and tables should be comfortable and stable, as well as durable. There are recommendations for height, width and depth when selecting chairs and tables in a cafe or restaurant:
- Table - width 60-90 cm, height 72-73 cm.
- Chair (armchair) - depth 42-45 cm, width 40-60 cm.
Use these furniture options to make it comfortable for guests of different sizes to sit at your tables.
You shouldn’t repeat successful concepts one after another; adapt interesting solutions from one format to another. Perhaps something from a bar theme would fit perfectly into your cafe or bakery. Try it. And yes, velvet furniture will still work in 2021.
Cafe interior in Modern style
Showcases
Like floor-to-ceiling windows, window stands work great and will perform just as well in 2021. For small establishments, this is almost the only option to organically attract guests from the street.
Showcases inside the establishment, especially illuminated ones, also increase sales well and, if positioned correctly, do not interfere with guests who have already made an order, but at the same time attract only visitors who have entered.
Asymmetry
Non-standard shapes of walls, sloped floors and unusual slope of ceilings, emphasizing the disproportion of volumes, broken lines and asymmetrical arrangement of furniture, decorative elements and accessories - modern ideas are based on the concept of the impact of the interior and the visitor, when the guest becomes a harmonious addition to the overall atmosphere, his last puzzle
Cafe interior with asymmetry in the Modern style
Light
70% of design success is in the right lighting. Cozy and local lighting for tables for two and four, diffused light for tables for groups and soft lighting for corridors. These are just basic little things that need to be taken into account when adapting the design, but they will help create the interior of a cozy cafe. Not even the most exquisite decor together with luxurious furniture will force a couple in love to sit down on a platform flooded with light, etc.
As for trends, everything is as usual: ball chandeliers hanging at different heights, and wall lamps of all kinds.
Loft style cafe interior
Lettering
As a phenomenon, lettering originated in catering establishments, and to this day this idea for a cafe is extremely popular, transforming every year and acquiring new features and additions. It all started with a menu written in chalk on a board next to the bar, and now it’s the name of the establishment on the entire wall.
Cafe interior with lettering elements
Equipment on display
The larger and more beautiful the coffee machine, the tastier the coffee. The answer here is very controversial. But when it comes to attracting guests and increasing the status of the establishment, this works one hundred percent. Of course, all equipment must fit into the cafe’s interior and overall concept. It also works with bar equipment, restaurant automation equipment and open kitchens in restaurants.
In options with an open kitchen, it is also worth selecting the equipment and design of the kitchen to match the concept of the establishment; it especially attracts attention when all the equipment in the kitchen is in the same style, for example, silver surfaces, refrigerators and a suitable wall color. Everywhere you need to know when to stop, but in general, open kitchens are gaining popularity, and restaurateurs are trying to show their new products not only to kitchen and bar workers, but also to guests.
Basic styles
An indication of the chosen design style is often included in the description of the restaurant’s interior, without which neither critical nor advertising articles can do. When choosing a style, the designer can be guided by both local flavor and thematic direction.
The rustic style includes the following must-have attributes: a wooden or tile floor that resembles soil; wooden furniture; abundance of plants in the interior; at least one of the walls must be made of wood or stone or using wallpaper of similar textures.
Urban style (or modern) is well suited for restaurants in large cities and includes the use of bright colors in the decor, unusual lighting solutions, high stools, furniture made of plastic and metal. The background music will also be an important detail.
Elegant style is characterized by compliance with all norms of etiquette and classic serving; an abundance of details and, of course, a carefully prepared menu play an important role here. At the same time, the interior should not be so much expensive as really elegant: it is necessary to have fabric tablecloths and napkins, beautiful and comfortable chairs in a classic style, candles and small bouquets of real flowers on the tables, calm, quiet music and impeccably dressed waiters.
Retro style is characterized by various embodiments, which are united by the use of muted tones. Old or artificially aged lamps, chairs, vases, and wooden floors will make the restaurant’s interior special; photos from previous years will also fit well.
The thematic style combines different ideas for implementation; the interior can become a dream come true for fans of any movie, cartoon, country, culture, or hobby. For example, in the photo above we see the unusual restaurant “Jew's House”, located in the Spanish city of Santander.
Mixing styles can also be a successful embodiment of an idea. Above is the hall of a French restaurant in Singapore, designed in an industrial-rustic style.
Taking care of the guest
The trend is to take care of your guest with the help of details. Worry about his children, friends and pets. He should feel this in every decision you make:
- in the location of sockets;
- quality and access to Wi-Fi;
- availability of wardrobe and hangers;
- whether there is a children's room or smoking area;
- how comfortable are the sofas and armchairs;
- is the light pleasant, etc.
Trust is trending. Trust in the people you brought into your project, trust in the people who work for you, and trust in the people who spend their money with you.
Cafe interior in the style of "Minimalism"
Design is first and foremost a brand component. When you have not yet opened, but they already know about you, because all the people who worked on the project have already made you in demand.
Not establishments, but spaces
Nowadays it’s not enough to just open a cafe from scratch if you want people to come to you. In a big city with fierce competition and an abundance of new restaurants, coffee shops and bars, it is increasingly difficult to stand out and attract guests. Gradually, restaurateurs come to create an ecosystem around their business, such as:
- educational platforms;
- training courses;
- halls for presentations, tastings, cupping;
- coworking;
- music venue;
- hybrid establishments where the second business is not related to catering.
The synergy of such solutions ensures more stable traffic, brand popularity, and you become more attractive to investors. Think about how you can complement your business and don’t be afraid to experiment.
Cafe interior in Modern style
What's the result?
Today the cafe offers interesting cuisine and a cozy atmosphere. Visitors should enjoy being in your establishment. An unusual design will always make you stand out from your competitors. People come to the establishment not only to enjoy beautifully served food, but also to relax, unwind, and celebrate some event. Cafe interior design is one of the most important elements that creates a unique atmosphere. The interior of a cafe should be designed for the aesthetic pleasure of the visitor and his comfortable pastime, because the owner’s earnings and the profitability of the establishment itself directly depend on these conditions.
Amazing Restaurants of the World
To conclude our review, we invite you to look at the photo gallery: “Interior design of bars and restaurants around the world.”
