When you have an awkward space for your restaurant, it can feel as if you're climbing a mountain without the proper gear. It's already hard enough to figure out the type of furniture you want in the space since it has to be functional, comfortable and yet withstand a lot of customers. Remove the Current Furniture To get a real feel for the awkwardness of the space, it's important to see it without furniture. Remove or open the drapes to really see the stark reality of the room. This will help you pinpoint exactly what makes the room awkward. Walls, Ceiling and Floor Plan With the room empty, look at the ceiling. It can help you get a unique perspective on the floor of the space. Look for weird sloping or strange angles of the ceiling. That can make the space feel even more …show more content…
Map out a path of that traffic to see how you'd need to configure the space. If you put a table in the path of the staff from the kitchen, it's going to feel even more strange. Current and Future Furniture Consider the furniture you already have in the space. Large restaurant tables and chairs can make an awkward space feel worse. You might need to scale down the furniture or try cafe furniture for the space. At this point, you should be thinking about your restaurant's story in terms of what kind of restaurant you want to create. The Story of Your Restaurant The core message of your restaurant could be comfortable, cozy dining or daring, creative cuisine. The story of your restaurant begins with your food but it really starts with the feeling or mood you're trying to convey to your diners. If you are featuring daring food, you don't want the dining room to be confusing for your customers. The brand of your story should be felt throughout the space. Keep it in mind as you choose your restaurant chairs to the tables to the decor. Mirrors, Plants and