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Half Hurdle Chairs with Brady Communal Table.

From Food Truck to Fast Casual: an Interview with Amanda Maday

…We saturated the colors to be more palatable as an interior finish. AR: In Hibachi, there’s a lovely bright plant wall and a bold burgundy wall. Both are very photogenic….

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Exterior of Chicago Youth Shelter

Chicago Youth Shelter has New Home with Help from Designs for Dignity

…group of dedicated volunteer design professionals came together to create a comfortable, beautiful, and dignified space where ten young people can now rest, recover, and rebuild. Since welcoming their first…

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Half Hurdle Stools with white frame in restaurant.

Small Space, Big Style: Inside Colossus Commissary

tables, the restaurant feels intentional but not too curated. “We were inspired by the simple and textured aesthetic of Scandinavian design, the handmade and thoughtful elements of Japanese design (specifically…

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Restaurant with Hugh and Brady chairs.

A Restaurant Design Rooted in Good

…the Michigan Maple wood tables, the wood slat wall, the traditional wood dining chairs, and even in your ordering experience. “We wanted the interior space and the menu to live…

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Sadie II Chairs in Smashburger restaurant.

Smashburger’s Remodel is a Smash Hit: See the Fresh Design

…fun details in these images to admire while you sit in one of the sleek steel chairs at solid wood tables. Since Smashburger’s inception, a majority of its business was…

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Sherman Barstools with Brady Barstools.

A New Type of Brewery Design: Inside Boss Rambler

…There’s the typical bar and small dining table and chairs, but Torchio also uses a skinny communal-like table and minimal backless stools that are perfect for perching. Torchio continued the…

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Set of four Brown Andy Lounge Chairs with arms.

4 Reasons to Love This Modern Lounge Chair

…It’s stylish, durable, and oh so comfortable. It works in a myriad of spaces–from a swanky lounge to a college cafeteria. If that wasn’t enough, we listed four more reasons…

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Row of black unupholstered Sigsbee Chairs.

Introducing Sigsbee, Our New Mid-Century Inspired Seating Collection

…every bit as comfortable. “There’s something exciting about the history and tradition of chair making, and that inspired us to create a product that was sophisticated and timeless. This collection…

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Frankie Table with Ferdinand Chairs.

Now Trending: Cute Shapes & The Softer Side of Minimalism

…this trend with open arms. Both the Sir Burly barstool and the Frankie communal table were born out of the designer’s desire to strip an object down to its most…

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Bentwood Chairs at Workshop Food Court.

3 Restaurants with Gorgeous Wood Seating

…of commercial dining spaces. Because of this, restaurant designers are finding ways to harmonize the menu and design using wood furniture. It’s no surprise. Wood restaurant chairs are comfortable, durable,…

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Hurdle Chair at Coffee Shop

Inside Go Get Em Tiger, LA’s Trendiest Coffee Shop

…pretentious, austere coffee shops, instead creating high-quality, delicious coffee in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Their spaces exude joy, and the newest GGET location at The Row in downtown LA…

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Sketch of yellow upholstered Alfred Chairs.

3 Designers Imagine Their Dream Social Space Using Our Alfred Collection

…reminding us all to ‘see the good’ in everything.” We also gave her bonus points for sneaking the Frankie communal table into the mix! An Ode to Dining Out by…

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Sally Bolt Down Stools with wood seats.

Meet the Sally Freestanding Stool: Same Sleek Look, New Movable Base

…a super stable seat while still maintaining its sleek appearance. With a soft felt glide covering the bottom of the steel, the stool can safely shift around across floors without…

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A Former Gas Station is Transformed into a Modern Diner with Southern Charm

…would talk about creating a restaurant that felt clean, comfortable, and approachable. That’s where some of these details like the live plant wall and the light wood banquette came from….

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Yellow upholstered Alfred chairs in restaurant.

Introducing the New Alfred Collection

Introducing the New Alfred Collection By Share this Alfred, a notable new seating collection focused on comfort and sophistication. Alfred is distinguished by a fully upholstered seat and back met…

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Alfred Barstools at corporate dining space.

Q&A: Pophouse Design Team Talks Rocket Mortgage’s Stunning New Marketing Office

…social, etc. Furniture components can play a significant part in how these zones look and function. Adaptable products can support a variety of tasks and include integrated technology to support…

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Black Hugh Chairs in restaurant.

A Must-See Modern Diner: Inside Clyde’s Fine Diner

…is perhaps my favorite kind of restaurant design. While there are the trendsetting fast-casuals, the stylish farm-to-tables, even the wildly creative 80s concepts, something about a diner puts me at…

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Alfred Barstools at restaurant bar.

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

…the ideal space for more tables and chairs. The terrace is connected to the inside by wide garage doors that can open and close depending on weather for a bit…

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Row of Reece Barstools.

A Beloved Italian Restaurant Gets a Makeover

…red and green and the “old world.” But under new ownership, the vision was to create an establishment just as comfortable and welcome, but with a modern sophistication. What once…

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Office

…communal spaces help people build trust, transfer knowledge and improve well-being. When infused with hospitality-inspired design, they become comfortable and welcoming destinations where people want to go. Grand Rapids Chair…

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Restaurant with black Hugh chairs.

This Garage Turned Café Gets A Dramatic Update

…garage. A soothing greenish gray paint dresses up the walls, accented with dramatic brass light fixtures and warm wood seating and tables. Opting for communal tables throughout the space was…

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Cutting blue upholstery fabric.

Restaurant Design Ideas: Natural vs. Synthetic Fabrics

…warmth and coziness to space. However, much like that wool sweater in your closet, it can be uncomfortable. What to Know About Synthetic Fabrics Nylon: It’s a sturdy and long-lasting…

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Sadie II Barstools with orange legs.

Meet The Vegan Chain Leading the Way for Plant-based Restaurants

…is complete. Communal tables anchor the dining space while a separate counter accommodates take out orders. When guests enter, they’ll notice that the color palette seems to take cues from…

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Brady and Sherman bar stools in restaurant.

Design or Durability? Why Not Choose Both?

…with ease. The tables, one communal and one pedestal, echo the look with crisp, clean corners and the same, sturdy materials. Collection Highlights 14-gauge steel tube for seating Maple seats…

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