Buying Bar and Restaurant Furniture
There are some things you should consider when purchasing furniture for your bar or restaurant, whether you’re opening a new one or renovating an old one. Your bar or dining area will make a lasting impression on your customers, no matter how good or bad. Your bar and restaurant furniture should be comfortable for patrons and reflect the style of your establishment. Are you casual or formal? Are you more formal or casual? Your dining room layout should be optimized and allow for enough foot traffic from patrons and waitstaff. Planning A Dining Room Space
- Once you have decided what kind of dining experience you want, it is time to design a dining area that maximizes space and seating. You need to follow this list to get the best out of your dining area. Calculate the square footage that each diner will require. It is a good rule of thumb to estimate how much square footage each diner will need. Casual restaurants typically have 10-12 square feet per person, while upscale restaurants can have 12-14 square feet.
- Next, you need to consider the amount of foot traffic. The average waitstaff requires 24-30 inches of space between tables. Diners need 18-36 inches for access to the main thoroughfare.
- After you have mapped out your dining room, it is time to choose which table and chair types to buy.
Booth seating may also be an option. Although booths are more costly, they allow more people to be seated in smaller areas. Booth seating is ideal for restaurants that serve many customers, such as fast food establishments and diners.
Restaurant Table Bases
Table bases can be ordered in either standard dining or bar heights, depending on your desired height. You can also choose from various styles to match your restaurant’s decor. Bases for tables can enhance the atmosphere of your restaurant and offer a place for customers to eat or drink.
Tip: Make sure you do your research before buying a table base. Do your research about compatible tabletops. This will help you avoid buying the wrong tabletop.
Restaurant Table Tops
A durable tabletop will last a lifetime. There are many styles and finishes available for tabletops. You can create a custom arrangement in your restaurant by purchasing separate tabletops or bases.
Restaurant Chairs
The quality of your restaurant’s dining room chairs can make a big difference in the comfort and happiness of your customers. You can find dining chairs in many styles and colours. They are usually available in both bar and dining heights.
Type
The choice of seat type is a matter both of style and comfort. If you want to furnish a formal dining room with wood or leather, consider metal or plastic.
Bar Stools
It is important to choose the right height bar stool. Before you choose a stool to match with your bar, measure the height of the table or bar. Here’s a rule of thumb when choosing bar stool heights: Between the stool seat (and the counter), 10-12 inches should be allowed.
- Short Height: 28′ to 30′ counter height – Choose 16″ to 23″, seat height
- Counter Height: 35′ to 39′ counter height – Choose stools with 24″ to 27″ seat height
- Counter height: 40′ to 43′ counter height – Choose stools with 28″ to 33″ seat height
- Extra tall: 44′ to 47′ counter height – select stools with 34 inch or higher seat heights
Once you have chosen the height that suits your business best, it is time to select the bar stool design that will best suit your needs.
