Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Things To Consider When Shopping For Restaurant Furniture

By Frank Hayes


There are many different things that are involved in running restaurants from the very beginning. Initially, you may tons of purchases for all the things you might need for the business and for your customers. Choosing the right restaurant furniture pieces can be difficult if you do not know what you are looking for.

One of the biggest influences on what you buy will be the budget that you have to work with. You will have a set amount to stick with, so shopping wisely is the key. Compare prices from different suppliers and manufacturers before you decide on something. Play with the amounts that you want to spend on certain particular pieces by choosing less costly pieces.

The overall design you have or want to have is another thing to consider. While you desire pieces that look good, ultimately you need function as well. It is pointless to have pieces that look amazing but serve no real purpose. Choose pieces that serve both purposes.

Placement will also play a role in what you choose. Your space is not unlimited. You need to create a layout for each piece. Make sure there is enough space for both your customers and your staff. There should be ample room for customers to be comfortable and allow waiters or waitresses to get through easily.

Consider the comfort factor when making your choices. Chairs should not be hard and uninviting and there should be more than enough table top space to allow for some elbow room. Additionally, the number of seats should be appropriate for the table size. For example, a small square or round table might be a cozy setting for two people, but it would be cramped for more than that.

While you are shopping for seating, you should first choose your tables. The tables that you choose will play a part in the types and numbers of chairs that you purchase. There are different options for table shapes. Traditional shapes include squares and ovals. Make sure that you are considering the layout you want when you are choosing the tables.

There seems to be a growing trend with using indoor and outdoor pieces in different ways. Many restaurants, particularly coffee shops and bistros, have started using outdoor furniture inside. It creates more creative seating. Although some outdoor pieces can be used inside, many of the indoor pieces you will come across will not be ideal for use outside mainly because they are not manufactured to withstand weather exposure.

Restaurant furniture is important. Without it, there are no places for your customers to sit down and eat their food. You do not have to choose boring standard designs. The pieces you choose can help accent or be the entire basis for the look you are trying to achieve.




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