11 Design Ideas From The F&B Industry That You Can Apply In Your Own Home

December 15, 2017 Home Improvement

Some people go to restaurants because of the food alone. However, for those in the design community, there may be one other motivation: discovering the best design and décor ideas and gaining a chance to study these and replicate them at home.

 

Over the past years, the growth of the food and beverage (F&B) industry has transformed the culinary landscape around the world. The new age of food and restaurant culture has produced some of the best culinary creations in decades. In addition to this, dining establishments have become a hotbed for cutting-edge, innovative and gorgeous design and decor.

 

Restaurant owners are now known to tap some of the world’s most brilliant interior fitout companies for the job of building unique and highly attractive dining spaces.

 

Great restaurants exist to provide diners with a memorable experience for all the senses. Aside from delectable dishes, every aspect of the establishment’s design, ambience and sounds should coexist. This will result in a unique universe that will help diners dive into a world where time stands still and pleasant experiences await. Your home’s own dining room can (and should!) be decked out to display these same qualities for your family’s benefit and enjoyment.

 

Some Design Ideas to Pick Up From Stunningly Designed Restaurants

 

1. Colorful Leather Chairs Are The New Thing
Leather chairs don’t just look great; they are also easy to clean, comfortable and timeless. Choose a versatile style in a hue that you love. Surely, you will never want to part with your seats.

 

2. An Intimate Ambience
The more comfortable and cozy your dining room, the more your family and visitors will want to linger over good food and great company. Choose lavish seating, dim lighting and moody tones to create a warm, intimate atmosphere.

 

3. An Emphasis on the Bones of Your Home
Do you have brick walls, pretty moldings or wooden beams? If yes, then you can play with these original features to your great advantage. If you have a dining room with walls that can feel a little bare, introduce more texture to make the space truly stand out.

 

4. A Match of Different Wood Tones
Avoid worrying too much about mixing and matching wood tones. In a monochrome space, blending neutrals together can look stunning. You can further enhance the beauty of wood by mixing it up with natural elements like plants.

 

5. Cozy Banquettes
Consider using the banquette for an unconventional seating arrangement. Dining sofas and banquettes will work well if you have a small dining space. This will also help make the room feel warmer and more intimate.

 

6. The Power of Nostalgia
In the 1980s, there was a dining establishment that made use of the power of nostalgia. Why not use it in your dining room, too? You can choose a particular decade and dining style you love. Culinary experiences and memories go hand-in-hand, so consider transporting your family and guests to another universe each time you sit down for a meal.

 

7. A Wine Collection Worth Showing Off
If you have an impressive wine collection, find a unique way of showing it off to your guests. If not, you can create a stunning dining room in your wine cellar. If you have it, flaunt it for your visitors to appreciate.

 

8. Essential Sconces
Installing a sconce is a simple and easy way to create the right mood in your dining room. This is a type of light fixture that can be affixed to a wall in such a way that it makes use of only the wall for support.

 

By installing sconces at different heights, the design specialists at The Interact Group share that you can create a more flattering light. As such, you must invest in different sconces, candles, ceiling lights and dimmers.

 

9. The Power of Repetition
Repetition and symmetry are the main driving forces behind great designs. You can use repetition with place settings and chairs. You can even choose to install three pendants instead of a huge chandelier because this will elongate your space.

 

10. The Illusion of Space
Did you know that all spaces can be made to seem larger than they really are? Mirrors play a huge role in achieving this. With the use of mirrors and the power of repetition, you can create an optical illusion of a breath-taking, never-ending space in your dining room.

 

11. Unique Artwork
Works of art are essential for a happy dining room. You can opt for prints and cluster them around square windows to make them feel like a part of the arrangement. Whenever you are in doubt, you can always add all kinds of artistic touches.

 

When searching for new inspiration for a dining room remodel, do not just look at other dining rooms. Check out local restaurants for ideas. Think about eating out as not just an opportunity to dine but also a chance to learn and bring home creative design ideas that can boost your own dining space’s aesthetic appeal.

 

AUTHOR BIO
Shane Curran
CEO at Interact Group LLC
Interact Group is a design-led interior fit out company that aims to set new standards in the UAE interiors market. Driven by their dedication to total customer experience, the company’s mission is to bring truly specialized teams to complex design and fit out challenges, utilizing their unmatched ability to deliver spaces efficiently and above expectation.