A GUIDE TO RESTAURANT CHAIRS AND THE STYLES AVAILABLE
In the contract world there are many styles and variations of dining chairs that are used in restaurants and hospitality sectors, these different styles are all unique to each restaurant. When creating a space, the designer has a lot to think about and take into consideration... the way that the client wants or in-visions the restaurant, including furniture, lighting, and layout.
With a range of budgets and styles to suit any hospitality environment, there are many different chairs that could be implemented into a lot of designs. Contract chairs are a the best way to furnish a restaurant with the bulk quantities that are available alongside the high quality finishes, contract furniture is designed for heavy use and is deemed a lot stronger to deal with the influx of users that it will see in its lifetime. On top of that you can have most products finished in a range of upholstery options and wood stains.
There are of course a lot of styles to choose from when looking at chairs to fit into a restaurant depending on the look that the venue has. This varies between areas and the locations of restaurants that we work with. A smaller venue, like a Café, will be looking for a more durable, lightweight chair possibly upholstered depending on the environment it stands in and the rest of the décor. The chairs for a space like this would usually be of a simpler model at a lower price range also looking more into the side chair variants of products over armchairs, although it is up to the customer and designer to work out what will look best in the current environment of the dining area/restaurant. We are also here to advise you on specific models if you have something in mind with references, we will try our best match to your needs.
Hill Cross also offer a wide range of stackable contract chairs, these are suitable for spaces that are maybe more limited than others. The stackable feature on the chairs means that a smaller venue will be able to host more people in one space whilst also been able to make space when needed. This is a suitable option for places like golf clubs where the clubhouse is open through the day and there is possibly an evening function on later where there will be a dance floor so the chairs are able to be moved and stacked at the side creating enough room for the event to take place, whilst then been able to be put back for the next day with ease.
Another area of the restaurant chairs that is sometime overlooked is outdoor. Outdoor spaces are becoming more and more popular and will play a big role in the next few years, so for restaurants and cafés to have outdoor spaces it will become more and more common. Nothing is better than making customers feel more at home, so by making outside spaces comfortable and using stylish and home worthy furniture to entice customers, you can create an overall look and feel that people will get when they come to your venue. Not every hospitality space can take to the outdoors but to those that have potential, the same amount of design and thought should be put into to your outdoor space to maximise the space! A key area to think about if it fits with your brand is the colour of the furniture, does your brand want to be seen, be bright and gain attention that way or do you want to keep on the low with classic coloured furniture that is stylish and more contemporary.
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