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BRANDS WE LOVE: Best Practice Architecture

BRANDS WE LOVE: Best Practice Architecture By Share this Introducing BRANDS WE LOVE, a new series that highlights brands, products, companies, and tastemakers in the design community that think boldly…

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Sherman Chairs in restaurant setting

6 Stacking Chairs for Every Kind of Space

…premium, look no further than a stacking chair. These practical perches not only offer space saving solutions but are also more economical to ship and store. Here are six stacking…

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Multi colored Reece Bar Stools.

The Case For Modern Restaurant Furniture

…made of the heavy, dark woods of the past, but a combination of wood and steel, it’s easier to customize. Mixed materials offer an endless amount of finish combinations (think…

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Reece Barstools with natural wood and yellow frame.

Picking the Right Restaurant Furniture for Your Concept

…popular restaurant style, casual and comfortable restaurants use their furniture as tools to encourage relaxation and comfort in warm-feeling spaces. Lou Malnati’s in Chicago is the perfect example, with our…

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Restaurant with Sadie II Chairs and Barstools.

Sparrows Coffee & Tea’s New Look is Dreamy, Modern, and Pink

…concoctions. You can walk into the coffee shop via a door located inside Kingma’s or come in right off the street, and is open daily from 7am to 4pm. Tag…

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Brady Stools at breakfast bar.

Egg-cellent Restaurant Design: Hatch

…a comfortable atmosphere. Open from 6am to 2pm every day, Hatch is a true breakfast and brunch concept, which is gaining traction in the restaurant industry. The menu features a…

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Aerial view of Onesima Pedestal Tables

New Solid Wood Table Tops

…new solid wood table tops are debuting this spring-the perfect season for rustic vibes and design refreshes. To see each of the products in action, download our new Tables Brochure….

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Sadie II Outdoor Barstools with Bowen Communal Table.

Standard Finishes

…any metal product to life.If you can’t find a color you love, download our Color Finder Brochure to pick from 150+ premium colors.View Color Finder Brochure Gloss White/Crystal White Grey…

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Lead Times

…4-6 weeks. For a detailed breakdown of lead times for the products you love, download our lead time report. (We update weekly.) Current lead time report (PDF) Show Photo Details…

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Restaurant bar with black Sadie II Barstools.

A Contemporary Renovation Rooted in the History of the Pacific Northwest

…hall that serves as a gathering point for the community in Spokane, WA. Featuring a captivating blend of nostalgic history and modern freshness, the transformed building is home to a…

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Brady Chairs at Restaurant.

A Restaurant Redesign for the Ages: Rucker Johns

…type of group to be able to walk in and feel comfortable. If I were a family, I would have a comfortable place to sit. If I were a couple,…

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Restaurant bar with Brady and Hurdle stools.

The Beginner’s Guide: 8 Quick Tips for Planning Your Restaurant Furniture & Design

…is the table setting. With the right plates and cutlery, bread and butter can be comforting and nourishing; with the wrong ones, it becomes a meager meal. When planning a…

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Mulit colored Hula barstools in outdoor restaurant patio.

Caring for your Outdoor Furniture

…Your commercial seating and tables will look gorgeous for years to come. Enjoy the warmer days while you can! If you’d like to learn more about outdoor fabrics, we recently…

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Sherman Chairs in entrance to restaurant.

This Mississippi Restaurant is Serving ’90s Fantasy with a Side of Guac

…to learn how she brought the space to life. Show Photo Details Can you tell us a little bit about Ferriss & Company? We’re actually one of the only commercial…

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Collage of fabrics and finishes.

Trend Alert: Casual Luxury

…and patina beautifully over time to create a sense of familiarity and comfort. The sense of luxury comes from the French garden-inspired layout and the grandeur of the bar. Show…

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Brady and Sherman bar stools in restaurant.

Design or Durability? Why Not Choose Both?

…with a quality furniture provider and remaining flexible to your design plans. At Grand Rapids Chair, we know durability in restaurants and commercial dining spaces is vital. Our products have…

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White Oak Table top with plate.

White Oak Is Having a Moment

…from 1984-I promise. In fact, this classic American hardwood is being served up in a sophisticated, subtle way across the commercial design landscape. From trendy retail stores to modern restaurants,…

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Set of natural wood Hugh Chairs.

Tips for Creating Beautiful & Functional Restaurant Furniture Layouts

…layouts: when you’re eating somewhere with a great space, the furniture placement, decor, other patrons, and ambient noise of the kitchen all blend together into a comfortable environment where you…

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Healthy Food for Everyone: QSR Everytable Lands Shark Tank Deal

…Los Angeles-based healthy fast food restaurant Everytable. While the first store opened nearly two years ago, Polk and cofounder David Foster recently made an appearance on the television show Shark…

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Row of Half Hurdle Stools with white frames.

3 Half Hurdle Barstool Installs we Love

…a contemporary, beachy interior. Expansive openings allow natural light and a gentle breeze to sweep through the space, keeping things bright and airy. Perfectly placed plants, pink booths, sage green…

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Reece Barstools with natural wood Hugh Chairs.

5 Must-Visit Restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI

…doors that allow the entire restaurant to open to their gorgeous outdoor patio or the geometric pendant lights that hang above the bar. When it comes to the furniture, they…

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Restaurant floor with Brooke Seating.

Hog and Hominy Rises from the Ashes in Italian Coastal Style

…styled details. The new Hog and Hominy space is open for business and serving coastal Italian flavors to the Memphis community again thanks to the hard work of talented designers,…

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Alfred Barstools at restaurant bar.

Margaritas, Murals, and a Mexico City Modern Vibe at Azotea Cantina

…bit of privacy. This section of the restaurant also features tiles that appear to belong to an exterior façade, further establishing the feel of being outdoors while sitting comfortably inside….

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Half Hurdle Chairs with Brady Communal Table.

5 Tips for Restaurant Design According to the Experts

5 Tips for Restaurant Design According to the Experts Our friends in the interior design community shared their top tips for designing restaurants. Hear what they had to say. By…

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