F&B INTERIOR DESIGN

F&B INTERIOR DESIGN

The hospitality interior design speciality is probably the most competitive and demanding of all. When recommending a restaurant renovation to a friend or sharing a review online, a great ambience is discussed in the same breath as the food and the service. It is important for owners to realise how the interiors of an establishment in this category directly influences its revenues and hence its overall success.

Planning the interior design of an F&B establishment requires a deep understanding of the business and operations involved. Having worked with several in the category, Vegas is well equipped to cater to all kinds of F&B projects.

Understanding the business

For the food and beverage industry, it is of utmost importance to understand the mode of operations for specific types of business models. These business models include:

• Fast Food
• Cafes
• Coffee Shops
• Food Courts
• Hawker Centres
• Restaurants
• Fine Dining
• Speciality Food Shops
• Food Kiosks
• Pubs
• Night Clubs
• Dance Clubs
• KTV Lounges
• Bistros

Understanding the requirements of each business model is important for deriving the proper flow for the entire layout.

Understanding details

At Vegas, we pay attention to every little detail. We do our research well and try to get as much information from our clients to ensure the perfect deliverable. Some crucial questions we require answers to are:

• Setting– It is important to create a setting that customers can feel a connection with.
  • Is the preferred theme casual or formal?
  • Who are the targeted customers? Are they upscale (upmarket?), mid-scale (mid-range?) or budget?
  • What kind of ambience is desired: family, romantic or corporate
  • What kind of food do you serve: quick bites or elaborate meals?
  • Do the price points match the setting?

• Functional design –
  • Can staff move about freely to ensure customers are served quickly
  • Are the traffic patterns well planned to ease congestion for staff and customers?

• Defining space – In most F&B spaces, zoning for each area within the space becomes
  • If the music is going to be too loud, would you like a private booth/ space where the music is controlled?
  • Do you require a kids play area?
  • What seating arrangements would you prefer (around the bar, open air, indoors)
  • Would you need a nook for the DJ?

Adding Decor Elements

The most discussed design or decor is probably that of an F&B establishment. People pay for a restaurant’s ambience or for the mood of a pub. With our in-house experts, you are going to be in safe hands. There are various ways of incorporating decor in such an establishment.