Our top 5 tips: How to create a Timeless Restaurant
We have now been fitting out restaurants for over 25 years, so we thought it was about time to share with you what really makes a timeless restaurant.
Working alongside some of the industry’s most reputable architects, designers, and industry professionals, we have uncovered what makes a long-lasting restaurant that everyone will love!
We all love keeping up with the latest design trends, but is it always the best approach to follow when fitting your restaurant out?
Below are our top 5 tips on how to create a timeless restaurant- that will impress over and over again!
1) Be Unique
First up, one of the most notable tips-be unique! Nobody wants to see two of the same restaurants along the same street!
Pinterest boards and Google searches are great places to begin your restaurant design inspiration. But if you’re continuing to see the same style, maybe you should reconsider your choices.
You want to stand out from the crowd, so come up with something original that will invite new people and make them want to visit over and over again!
The last place you want to visit is an outdated restaurant with no character. Keep in mind that trends come and go, so ensure the design of your restaurant will hold its value throughout the years.
2) Durability
Durability is a vital part of maintaining a timeless restaurant. Ensuring you are using high-end quality materials on the fit-out of your restaurant lengthens the time in which it remains looking fresh and pristine.
Undoubtedly, you will face wear and tear; glasses get smashed, and tables get messy. You need to invest in good quality, durable materials that will withstand the abuse.
Our workshop team are constantly working with a variety of easy-to-clean, durable materials. For more information on why you should implement solid surfaces into your restaurant fit-out, click here.
3) Branding
A strong brand is arguably what creates the personality and identity of a successful restaurant.
We have worked with both chain and individual restaurants over the last 25 years, and have found that a solid brand strategy is vital for the success of their business.
ITSU, Coco Di Mama and Ottolenghi are prime examples of well-established brands, with multiple different restaurant locations.
The shopfront of your restaurant is one of the main focal points to broaden your client base. Continuing the same theme throughout the restaurant creates a memorable brand for your business.
Take a look below at some of our favourite shopfronts we have completed:
4) Structure & Efficiency
Considering the structure and efficiency of a restaurant is extremely important for your customers to be comfortable and content.
Think about your seating efficiency; you don’t want your customers feeling trapped or too close to others. You want to maximise the space whilst maintaining a suitable distance between other diners and the staff moving around.
Your restaurant should be structured with careful thought put into it. Your floor plans should allow for easy circulation of both staff and customers and should flow naturally.
5) Location
The location in which you are planning to open your restaurant plays a massive factor in its success.
The food market is a thriving yet competitive industry- You should think about who you’re trying to attract, its accessibility and what other shops are located around it.
Is the area busy enough for you to attract your target consumers? Does the location fit the design of your restaurant? Do you have a great deal of competition around you?
All of these factors should be taken into consideration before finalising the location for your restaurant.
You not only want to target the right people but generate enough business for it to be worthwhile.
By taking into consideration our top 5 tips, we can assure you that your restaurant will be well on its way to success.
If you are looking to open a restaurant but don’t know where to begin, get in touch today and our team will be happy to help.