A restaurant is a place where your customers come to relax in a special setting. That's why it's so important to furnish your restaurant or café so that your customers feel at ease. Bringing style to your establishment means choosing quality furniture and furnishings. You can add dynamism to your establishment and attract more customers. For a successful interior design, here are the essential pieces of furniture you should have in your café restaurant.
Laying out your restaurant
Whether you have a small restaurant or a large one, the objective is the same. You need to arrange the furniture in such a way as to make the most of the space available in your restaurant.
➲ Use wooden table tops
To make the most of the space in your establishment, you can use solid wood table tops for your tables, for example. With a solid wood tabletop, your dining room will look its best. Several table top formats are available to give you the personal touch you want. At Tradis, you'll find rectangular or square solid wood tabletops.
➲ Steel table legs
You can also refine the configuration of your tables with steel table legs for greater strength. With steel table legs, your furniture will look very trendy and attractive. Several formats are available, depending on the shape and configuration of the table.
The most important thing is to ensure that your customers are comfortable. To do this, you need to leave enough space between the chairs and tables. Your restaurant must be functional so that customers feel at ease.
➲ A slate easel at the entrance
A slate pavement easel is a must-have piece of furniture for your restaurant café. For example, you can install it at the entrance to your establishment to display the day's menu. Choose a solid wood easel that is durable and environmentally friendly.
➲ The service trolley : very useful for a flexible layout
To ensure smooth service, the solid wood serving tray is also a must-have for your restaurant furniture. With its solid, natural look, you can store all your kitchen accessories, cutlery, plates, cups, napkins, utensils and much more. With a service sideboard in Scots Pine, you can give your restaurant a more organised and attractive look. The trolley on wheels allows you to change the layout of your dining room to suit the space you need for your service.
Make the most of your restaurant's outdoor spaces
Just like the inside of your restaurant, the outside areas deserve a great deal of attention. You need to think about making good use of your restaurant's outdoor areas and terraces. Choose solid wood furniture to create a more natural and convivial setting.
➲ The square high table : ideal piece of furniture for terraces
To create a warm and friendly space outside your restaurant, you can use solid wood square high tables. This furniture adds a timeless touch to your outdoor area or terrace. You can choose from a range of models, depending on the thickness and dimensions of the top. The simple, straight lines of the square table provide your customers with exceptional comfort.
These solid wood tables are spacious enough to seat 4 or 6 people. They are also perfect for special occasions such as tasting sessions. You can combine these tables with stools and high chairs to keep your customers comfortable.
Organising the bar area
The bar is the place of choice for many customers, who are looking for a warm and attractive space in which to enjoy an aperitif. So you need to give it a special touch to set your restaurant apart.
➲ The checkout counter
A real multi-purpose piece of furniture, the checkout counter is an essential piece of restaurant furniture. As well as welcoming customers, it contributes to the design and decoration of your restaurant. It is the place most frequented by customers. It should therefore help to improve service and reflect the professionalism of your establishment.
To improve the layout of your restaurant, use a solid wood checkout counter. This type of counter is environmentally friendly, hard-wearing, durable and perfectly safe. What's more, a solid wood counter will be easy to maintain and will give you good stability.
➲ Wine bar furniture: a must for any bar
If you want your bar to look its best, choose furniture that's attractive, original and durable. One of the most essential pieces of furniture is a solid wood bar unit for displaying your bottles and attracting wine lovers. This highly functional piece of furniture combines aesthetics, safety and practicality. A wine bar is bound to find its place in a strategic corner of your restaurant. The charm and strength of solid wood will give this piece of furniture all its importance.
Displaying your products
You can enhance and promote certain products such as bottles of wine, delicatessen products or bottles of Champagne. You absolutely must offer your customers new services with a very attractive visual. Some furniture will help you show them off.
➲ The wine display to add a touch of class to your restaurant layout
A wine display is the perfect piece of furniture for displaying your products in the best possible way. It should be noted that a successful arrangement of your bottles of wine will give your customers a better overview and attract them more. Choose a wine display made from solid wood to guarantee the safety and comfort of your bottles. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, these displays are environmentally friendly and functional. They meet all the requirements of perfect presentation and layout. There are several sizes and formats to choose from, depending on the number of bottles you have. You'll find solid wood display units ranging from one to over 500 bottles. Choose the cabinet that also meets your storage needs.
➲ The wine rack
The solid wood wine rack is the ideal piece of furniture for carefully storing your bottles of wine and spirits. If you have a large volume of wine bottles, solid wood wine racks will be perfect for keeping them in good condition. These units are hard-wearing and ensure that your wine bottles are safe during transport. Using wine racks in your restaurant will enable you to arrange your bottles more effectively and avoid exposing them to the risk of falling. They come in a wide range of sizes.
Using lights
Lighting is also an essential element in decorating your bar. Installing lighting systems in your bar will enhance its style and make it more authentic. To brighten up your restaurant and your furniture, you can install an innovative lighting system. Whether for wine bars or display units, you can use a soft, discreet lighting system.
Think about making your work environment functional so that the service you provide is optimised. You can opt for recessed ceiling or wall lighting systems, LED ribbons or suspended lights.