The design of the cafe, complete with quality service and delicious cuisine, creates the mood of visitors. A novice restaurateur needs to work out the design of his establishment with special attention. Naturally, any cafe is designed for a certain category of guests. Business people will not be comfortable in an interior with futuristic motifs, and young people will quickly get bored in a luxurious classic setting. However, the design project of a cafe must be of such high quality that even a casual visitor becomes a regular. The main goal that a designer should pursue is the creation of an unusual, original establishment, which nevertheless retains its comfort. People come to cafes to relax. The more pleasant and comfortable the time spent in an establishment is, the more often they will return to it. Let's talk about the most important thing - about the styles that are embodied in the interiors of the cafe.

Choosing a cafe style

Stylistic diversity opens up space for imagination. Decoration is perhaps the most pleasant and at the same time time-consuming stage before the official opening of your own establishment. The design will include a “tasty” interior and an alluring exterior. The interior decoration consists of the layout of individual rooms and zones, decoration, lighting, color scheme and decor, which polishes the style. First, you need to determine what category of people your establishment will be designed for. Cafes are classified into the following types:

• Coffee house. Making an invigorating drink is a priority.
• Small cafe. It offers a “full” menu, but the dimensions of the premises do not allow it to accommodate a large flow of visitors.
• Luxury cafe. Such establishments almost reach the level of restaurants and receive mainly elite visitors.
• A pub. An establishment with night opening hours, where guests can have a glass or two.
• Cafeteria. The restaurant's menu is the same as in a cafe, but it operates on the principle of self-service.
• Budget fast food. A very popular option for serving “junk” food. The name “fast food” replaced the domestic buffet.
• Cafe with healthy food. Designed only for a certain category of people. The location of such cafes near sports complexes is relevant.
• Sports bar. It hosts live football and hockey broadcasts every day. Alcoholic drinks are offered to guests.
• Art cafe. A youth institution that welcomes creative individuals, where they can discuss issues of art.
• Dining room. A spacious cafe that receives a large flow of visitors every day. Usually located near large enterprises, office centers, banks. On weekends, celebrations are often organized here: banquets, weddings, anniversaries.
• Lobby bar. The establishment is located in the lobbies of hotels and inns. Intended for visitors and tourists. The cuisine is usually multinational.

Recently, more and more multifunctional cafes have been opening, which are more like small restaurants. Among the variety of styles, the following interior solutions can be noted:

• Loft or noble industrial. The style is now experiencing a real “boom”. Its calling card - brick walls are used in half of the fashionable interiors of houses and public institutions.
• Retro. The trend is relevant in narrow circles of connoisseurs of antiquity. Usually they reproduce the atmosphere of American jazz clubs, which were visited by ladies in fur coats and gentlemen in ties. Such cafes attract a bohemian audience who can plunge headlong into a new world of luxury and elegance.
• Russian. In this style, the main room is styled as a tavern with massive wooden furniture and a horseshoe over the entrance (for luck, as the saying goes).
• Fusion The direction is a stylistic potpourri. Fusion is classified as a more modern eclecticism. The style allows you to decorate the cafe in an unusual but cozy way. A complex interior solution will attract visitors from the “informal” category.
• Country. Rustic style that is characterized by simplicity. It allows the owner to save on finishing, but at the same time decorate the room in an original way.
• Provence. The classics of the French countryside are characterized by lightness and grace. For decoration, old furniture is used, which will look appropriate and organic in such an interior.
• Chalet. The direction arose on the Alpine slopes. It uses wood and natural materials. The facade is decorated with panoramic windows, and a fireplace will be a special sign of comfort.
• Eco style. Modern man is drawn to everything natural, which is why the interior emphasizes closeness to nature. For example, the central hall can be decorated with wooden logs instead of chairs, and compositions made of branches will act as the main decor on the walls.
• Disco style. Suitable for those who are nostalgic for the crazy 80s. The decor of the cafe will be flashy and provocative, using bright colors and posters of musical groups that were popular in those distant times.
• Empire style The direction is graceful. Floral ornaments and floral patterns are used in decoration. The furniture is neat on twisted legs, decorated with handmade carvings. The room is decorated with stucco.
• Modern. The style is characterized by lightness and unobtrusiveness. The interior is dominated by pastel colors and natural materials. The direction has taken an intermediate position between luxurious classics and laconic modern styles.

Separately, it is worth noting the ethnic style. By styling a cafe after a specific country with national cuisine, the owner will kill two birds with one stone:

• It will attract people from this state who miss their homeland to the establishment.
• It will lure locals who want to taste the exotic.

We often open cafes in ethnic style of two types:

• With interiors and cuisine from neighboring countries: Uzbek restaurants with traditional Tashkent pilaf, cafes with nostalgia for Armenia, or Ukrainian “huts” serving rich borscht and dumplings.
• Stylized as an establishment in exotic countries for domestic visitors. This includes Greek, Italian, American, and Mexican cafes.

Let us dwell on some styles, a detailed description of which will explain the reason for their popularity in the interiors of modern cafes.

In ethnic establishments, it is desirable that the staff speak the language of the country in whose style the interior is decorated. If you comply, then in everything.

Classic

Wood will prevail in classic decoration. It is used both for decoration and furniture. However, these are not rough country wood surfaces, but finely and carefully processed elements. Textiles use natural, “heavy” fabrics with delicate, elegant patterns. The classic style is not suitable for small rooms (less than 15-20 sq.m.). The problem is that in limited spaces it is difficult to implement it without losing some of the charm and luxury. Classic decor is very restrained; the style does not accept an abundance of small details that threaten to turn the interior into bad taste. The ceiling and walls are decorated with stucco; the entrance can be supplemented with an arched vault supported by columns. The main door is painted noble white and decorated with a gold handle and carvings. The color palette is dominated by brown, chocolate, olive, and golden. Crystal is also used in decoration: glasses, figurines, chandeliers. Classic style is more suitable for the interior of a restaurant.

The design uses simple geometry. It is unacceptable to overload a classic space with complex configurations.

Modern style

Modern interiors strive for laconism and simplicity. It cannot be said that this style has completely abandoned luxury, but it has become less flashy and more restrained. The direction was created in opposition to traditions. The interior colors are dominated by grey, white, black and accent bright touches: blue, cyan, violet. The classic embossed ones have been replaced by perfectly smooth surfaces. The preferred materials are metal, plastic, natural stone and brick. The room is decorated with marble tables, soft poufs and “pears” in the center of the room, stylish lamps of unusual shapes, and bright tableware. You shouldn’t forget about catchy shades, as they will help dilute the overall “sterility” of the atmosphere and bring coziness. Also, the room must be decorated with numerous lamps, sconces, and ceiling chandeliers. Lighting is developed on three levels, and special attention is paid to point light sources that highlight the advantageous aspects of the interior.

Minimalism

Minimalism is characterized by simplicity in design and an almost complete absence of decorative elements. A guest from the east came to us a couple of decades ago and has established himself in interior design for what seems like many years. Style loves freedom, large spaces, which seem even more spacious due to the light. However, so that the room does not create the impression of a continuous canvas, it must be zoned. It is relevant to use screens or decorative partitions between tables. Visitors will have the opportunity to delimit their personal space and at the same time remain part of the common room. In the color palette, primacy is given to white. The color of purity is emphasized with grey, black, blue, yellow. Stone, brick, wood, and plaster are used for decoration. The surfaces of the materials are deliberately not processed in order to emphasize their naturalness. The style is also characterized by an abundance of glass, in which rare decorative elements are made. Minimalism adheres to simple lines and shapes, excluding any “geometric” experiments.

Marine theme

Marine style is considered a favorite option for interior design in country houses on the beaches. Cafes, which are usually scattered along the embankment at the service of vacationers, also give preference to this particular direction. In cities where they only dream of the south before a vacation, an establishment decorated in a maritime style will evoke pleasant nostalgia and help you truly relax, as if you were on a good vacation. The palette of shades uses a “quartet” of tones: green, blue, indigo and white. The brown colors of the wood of the deck boards and steering wheels join their strong company. Furniture upholstery and textiles traditionally feature sailor stripes. In the decor you can use anchors and ships in bottles, telescopes, navigation devices, sails, lifebuoys, and tackle falling from the ceiling. An original solution would be to design the doorway in the shape of a steering wheel, the “spokes” of which will diverge to the sides along the walls. The windows are made small, like on ships. One of the accent walls is covered with photo wallpaper depicting an old world map or a treasure island. The design is printed on a “sheet” with charred edges on paper that has become “yellowed” with time. Some restaurateurs go further and embody the pirate theme in certain areas of the cafe. For example, the VIP room is decorated with massive chests with artificial gold, cages with live parrots and old lanterns as lampshades.

East style

Cafes in oriental style look unusual and fascinating. In interior design, it is imperative to develop soft, diffused lighting that gives a warm light. The floor is covered with tiles with ornate patterns. Complex patterns are one of the main features of the style, which is used on almost all surfaces. The tiles are partially covered with soft rugs. The seating areas are low and always decorated with numerous pillows. In oriental cafes, as a rule, guests are offered to smoke a hookah. It is more convenient to do this in separate rooms, which are separated from the common room by translucent curtains. Doorways are decorated with arches with characteristic vaults that have a sharp, elongated tip exactly in the middle. The room is decorated with a large number of round lamps that hang from the ceiling at different levels. In the color scheme, preference is given to shades of red, brown, and blue.

Italian style

The Italian style has retained many of the features of Baroque, which at one time gained wild popularity in this country. The palette of shades is dominated by brown, olive, terracotta, cream, orange, yellow, and brick. The finishing uses a combination of relief plaster, raw stone and solid wood. Moreover, noble varieties of the latter are chosen to emphasize the light luxury of the interior. The interior design uses massive, low furniture, which is decorated with upholstery with floral patterns. Alternatively, you can choose lightweight wicker chairs instead of stools. Collages of photographs are hung on the walls. Untreated ceiling beams and supports, which will also serve as conventional boundaries of combined zones, can become an important decorative element. Textiles chosen are richly decorated with patterns. Tables are usually covered with checkered tablecloths. The decor uses indoor plants, wicker elements, and wine bottles, which are taken outside the bar.

Japanese style

Japanese style is an integral part of the oriental one. He has retained its main features, but he himself is not devoid of individuality. Interior design in accordance with the canons of this trend is relevant for sushi bars and cafes with cuisine of the same name. Light-colored wood is used for decoration. The walls and ceiling are decorated with panels, which are used everywhere in the land of the rising sun. Seats for guests are decorated with low tables and mats or chairs without legs. The establishment is decorated with luxurious imitations of vases from the Ming era, panels depicting cherry blossoms, voluminous lanterns, and a path of flat stones right on the floor. The interior is decorated in neutral colors: white, black, brown, gray. The windows are covered with panel curtains made of silk, cotton, and linen. There must be live plants in the room.

Rococo

Rococo will be a good option for those with a fine artistic taste. In the room, the corners are slightly smoothed, as the style prefers smooth lines. The presence of high ceilings is one of the features of Rococo. The walls are decorated with expensive fabric wallpaper with the finest patterns. Light wood, ceramic tiles and marble are also used for cladding. In Rococo, a large amount of stucco is used, which is covered with gilding on top. The windows are covered with heavy curtains made of natural fabrics with the same floral pattern. The central element of the decor will be a huge crystal chandelier with light bulbs installed like candles. The prevailing shades are white, brown, wine, turquoise, blue, and pink.

High tech

High-tech interiors are modern and cozy, but it will be difficult for those who are all for tradition to stay in them. For this reason, the high-tech direction will give comfort mainly to the younger generation. This nuance should be taken into account when developing the concept of the establishment. Plastic, chrome and glass surfaces, untreated brick and stone are used in the decoration of walls and ceilings. The lighting is multi-level, neon-cold. It is better to lay the floor with a self-leveling floor with a glossy sheen. The furniture used is simple, with strict line geometry. The main shades are grey, white and black. The trinity can be supplemented with lilac, blue, red, cyan, yellow, that is, any color that is emphasized with appropriate lighting. The windows are panoramic. They are curtained with stylish blinds. Art objects in the style of cubism, constructivism, and futurism can serve as decor. They dilute the cold, technological atmosphere with indoor plants in square or triangular pots.

Some cafes create a separate children's area where parents can send their children and relax in peace. However, recently entire establishments that are designed only for children have been gaining popularity, a kind of culinary Disneyland for little ones. The central hall is usually divided into three zones:

• Common for all children;
• Boys' area. A recreation area for young pirates, robbers, astronomers, machinists and roboticists;
• A playground for girls where young princesses will find entertainment to their liking.

Any children's cafe should focus not on healthy but tasteless food (as most of us believed in childhood), but on confectionery and ice cream. Typically, children are taken to such establishments for special occasions, so the restaurateur should provide for the presence of a mini-banquet hall. Children's cafes are designed based on fairy tales, with bright decorations on the walls and similar decor. Sometimes they provide presenters with entertainment programs that will make the children’s holiday more vivid and memorable.

The restaurateur should also arrange a relaxation area for parents, that is, those adults who will come to look after the young company. The area should be separate so that children are not disturbed, but with a good view.

A summer cafe can be of two types:

• A separate establishment that operates exclusively during the warm season and closes when cold weather sets in.
• A food court, which is attached to the main establishment and offers guests the choice of an additional area for relaxation.

As a rule, the summer zone is moved either to the backyard of the establishment, or directly in front of the facade and storefront. The terrace is equipped with light furniture. Be sure to have an awning on the roof, which will protect you from accidental rain. The summer cafe is decorated with potted indoor plants, dwarf trees, and curtains in improvised “windows” that help protect from the wind and scorching sun.

The design of the hookah bar can be either modern or according to the canons of the classic oriental style. In the first case, smooth surfaces are used in the decoration, furniture of strict shapes, an abundance of white, and neon lighting. In the oriental style, tiles and textiles with a large number of subtle patterns are used. The main thing that should be provided in such an establishment is the presence of separate areas where guests can safely smoke a hookah. In some cafes, this service is included in the list of additional ones and for visitors who want to smoke a couple of smoky rings, they create separate places outside the common room.

Karaoke cafes are considered more of a nightlife establishment. Of course, serious people can come here solely for the purpose of “stretching” their vocal cords, but much more often the stage is taken over by guests liberated by alcohol. A large number of the latter occur on Friday and Saturday evenings. There will be a rush at the karaoke bar ahead of the weekend. There are no strict restrictions on the type of interior design in an establishment. For example, a restaurateur can successfully embody country or Italian style in decoration. However, the common hall must be designed in such a way that visitors can easily observe the stage from any point.

It doesn't matter whether your inspiration is an American-style bar or a tiny Parisian street cafe. Particular attention will have to be paid to the choice of finishing: the final result directly depends on their quality.

Give preference textured materials: stone or its imitation, decorative plaster, brick, specially processed metal. Anything with a textured surface will do.

However, you shouldn’t give up more traditional coatings either. Wallpaper and paint will do. The main thing is to arrange them in such a way as to create a bar-style interior atmosphere.

Non-standard solution: Recently, wall panels have come into fashion, which are indistinguishable in appearance from masonry or natural wood. At the same time, they cost several times less. We recommend you try it.

You can use photo wallpaper. The image must be selected based on the style: landscapes are suitable for an Italian cafe, and catchy inscriptions are suitable for a loft bar. We advise you not to stick them on the entire surface of the wall. A small area is enough.

False windows are backlit mirrors or prints that imitate a real window. They look good in both small and large kitchens. This technique looks especially original on a suspended ceiling - we recommend it.

As for the rest of the decor, here you are free to choose: paintings, frescoes, murals, retro photos, all kinds of little things. Picture the perfect bar in your mind and try to recreate it at home.

2. Working with the ceiling

Everything in the interior can be impeccable, but if you make a mistake in the design of the ceiling, you will have to forget about designing a kitchen in the style of a real cafe. Much depends on the decoration of the walls - it is still important to adhere to similar motives.

Focus on what style of cafe you prefer to see. It's probably worth looking for an idea at your favorite place for a morning cup of coffee or a business lunch.

3. What to do with the floor?

Everything is even simpler here. Any traditional covering is suitable for it - from laminate and parquet to linoleum.

However, if you want to keep up with the times, think about clinker tiles - this is what they use in real cafes. Many colors and textures, high wear resistance - in our opinion, there are practically no shortcomings.

4. Without a bar counter - nowhere

However, this statement does not need proof - where have you seen a bar or pub without it?

True, there are some nuances here - it is difficult to place it in a small closed kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building. Perhaps, instead of the full-size version, make a thin folding panel or convert the window sill.

But in spacious rooms and studio apartments - this is what you need! Firstly, it will become a functional work area and an original decorative element. Secondly, it will additionally help to zone the room, separating the kitchen from the room.

5. Select chairs and table

If everything is clear with the counter - you need stylish bar stools that are suitable in height, then what to do with the dining table?

The furniture should match the atmosphere of the “establishment” you are trying to recreate in your kitchen. Discreet classics for retro coffee, more gloss for an American bar, elegant vintage if you want to find yourself in a coffee shop in Paris...

It would seem obvious things that many people forget about. Your main goal is to create a holistic interior.

As for materials, focus on traditional bistros and eateries - it is unlikely that you will be able to turn the kitchen into a real restaurant. Moreover, this is a slightly different style.

Wicker rattan furniture is the best choice for European cafes. If you prefer the type of establishments like in the USA, pay attention to sofas with lacquer upholstery and tables with a plastic tabletop.

6. Kitchen set

Perhaps this is the subject of the most controversy - after all, in most catering establishments the kitchen is hidden from the eyes of the visitor.

You are faced with a difficult task - to turn him into a full-fledged “participant” of the cafe.

Here you should be guided by the following rules:

• Wall cabinets- not the best solution. Try replacing them with open shelves that are more in keeping with the café feel. Of course, it’s unlikely to refuse them - unless you have a convenient pantry next to the kitchen where you can store all the cooking utensils and small household appliances.
• For a studio apartment or a huge room with a separate dining area, we recommend taking the opposite route - turning the working part of the room into a real professional kitchen for a chef. Here you will need metal surfaces, wide countertops and a large number of appliances.
• Choose the set itself according to the width of the bar counter, turning them into a single structure. This will help smooth out visual dissonance and hide the “extra” element in the real bar.
• The ideal solution is a corner kitchen that turns into a bar. Everything looks as natural and stylish as possible.

7. Color palette

You may have noticed in other articles that we put this parameter almost in first place.

This won't work here. Each option must be considered separately, so it is difficult to give any recommendations. Still, let's try:

• For a classic American bistro you need bright shades - blue, green and, especially, red. Beige and white tones would also be appropriate.
• Italian and French cafes are more suitable for muted burgundy, azure, and all shades of beige. Focus not on brightness, but on overall elegance.
• If you prefer establishments with a Scandinavian interior, why not? Try to combine light colors and wood. For example, a white set with wicker chairs.

As you can see, these tips can hardly be called strict rules. Many factors play a role: natural light, your design project, room dimensions...

8. Speaking of light

If your goal is to create a kitchen a la a French cafe, choose elegant chandeliers and small lamps for the tables. The latter will help provide romantic twilight - almost a must-have for such places.

Modern lounge areas can be illuminated in different ways - as an option, using a soaring ceiling with lighting and spotlights. Try creating several lighting samples in a 3D editor to see which one you like best.

Retro lamps are suitable not only for interiors in the style of the 80s: they add color even to modern cafes.

9. Technique

There is the same nuance here as with the kitchen set - in a good establishment they try to hide all the equipment from the eyes of visitors.

We recommend building a large one into the headset, thus disguising it. Put the small ones on the shelves or in the pantry. It will collect less dust, and then it will be easier for you to find everything you need. And it’s much easier to maintain order.

If you are planning to recreate a retro restaurant, on the contrary, make the stove and refrigerator the main advantages of the room. Order them in bright blue or glossy red colors, and look for custom-shaped models.

10. Finishing touches

No matter how responsibly you approach the previous stages of kitchen design in the style of a modern or vintage cafe, you cannot do without decor.

There is a wide scope for choice here. If you have paid attention to fashionable establishments in your city, then you know that almost anything can be used in this capacity - from traditional paintings to things that are impossible to imagine in a kitchen in another interior.

However, some points still remain standard. For example, you will have to choose cafe-style curtains - short curtains up to the window sill or blinds. Again, it all depends on the design project - look at a selection of photos of different styles to decide.

The rest of the textiles are no less important - towels, tablecloths, potholders must be kept in the same spirit. If in a real cafe this is explained by branding, then in a home kitchen it is a tribute to good taste.

Buy salt shakers, pepper shakers and other utensils that are in the public domain for general appearance. The main thing is that all this is of high quality and fits into the style - we care about the reputation of our establishment, right?

For the rest, complete freedom is given. Here are some more original ideas:

Unusual elements, such as a corded telephone or a full-length figure of your favorite superhero, are also not prohibited. The main thing is to be able to harmoniously fit them into the interior, achieving the desired atmosphere.

So. The cafe style for use in the home kitchen is certainly interesting from a design point of view. It is original and varied, and makes it possible to create your favorite environment. So, if you like it, feel free to start developing the project - we are sure that the result will be beautiful and atmospheric.

Everyone knows the main features of the classic style in the interior of a residential apartment. This:

• clear geometric lines;
• discreet decor;
• wooden pieces of furniture;
• stucco;
• natural “rich” fabrics;
• natural, warm, dark and pastel shades (chocolate, brown, cream, olive, etc.);
• crystal chandeliers and other elements that we often automatically call classic.

The following video will tell you about the intricacies of the classic style in the interior:

Decorating a restaurant in a classic style has its own nuances, because it is necessary to take into account and think through a lot of specific things - from the details of the private area to the decoration of the stage or bar.

Interior features of a classic style restaurant

Classic style is an example of good taste and adherence to tradition. Every detail of the interior is imbued with modest nobility and high quality workmanship. Classic design is intelligent, but far from simple.

Without once again flaunting luxury and wealth, a classic interior always looks reliable and respectable thanks to the use of natural materials in decoration, avoidance of bright, flashy shades in color design, and expensive accessories.

The restaurant, decorated in a classic style, looks solid and elegant

A classic style establishment will always be:

• respectable;
• comfortable;
• thorough;
• status;
• aesthetic;
• modest and at the same time refined and elegant;
• harmonious.

In such a restaurant it is equally good to relax, spend a romantic evening or a business meeting.

Leather furniture, symmetrical arrangement of furniture, predominance of warm brown shades are indicative elements of the classic style

It is very easy to identify classics in a restaurant interior. The design will definitely include:

• soft colors in textiles and decoration;
• discreet walls;
• natural marble or wood floors and stairs;
• crystal chandeliers;
• paintings (a triptych would be a good choice; read about what it is and how to choose it);
• columns;
• flowers in large flowerpots;
• heavy, floor-length velvet curtains;
• big windows;
• mirrors;
• leather furniture;
• massive forged candlesticks.

Techniques for decorating classic interiors in restaurants

One of the main techniques when planning the decor of a classic restaurant is symmetry.

Classicism does not accept disproportion or irregularity in the design of premises. Clear, even, straight lines and shapes - designers adhere to this rule when choosing furniture for a restaurant. Tables, cutlery and other elements are arranged symmetrically.

Very often, classic restaurants install a fireplace. This technique gives the atmosphere comfort, warmth, coziness, and a spiritual mood. Moreover, the hearth does not have to be wood-burning; a false fireplace, with ordinary candles burning inside, will also be a good solution, giving the room a little more romance.

The fireplace is decorated with natural stone. Elegant forged grates, small figurines or paintings on the mantelpiece will not be out of place. And on the wall above it is quite possible to hang a liquid crystal television screen, as in the photo.

When decorating walls in classic restaurant interiors, designers use techniques such as:

1. Monochromatic coloring.
2. Brickwork.
3. Wallpaper with an openwork pattern. It would be especially successful to repeat the same pattern in furniture decoration.
4. Decorative niches trimmed with stucco or slats of contrasting colors. Paintings, mirrors or small sconces are placed in such recesses.
5. Wooden panels covering the entire surface or just the lower part of the wall.

When decorating ceilings, various design tricks are also used to visually optimize the dimensions of the room and at the same time give the entire interior a luxurious, alluring, complete look. It can be:

• chic, sophisticated crystal chandeliers (for example, lamps from or);
• diffused spotlights;
• coffered ceilings;
• painted surfaces;
• beautiful plasterboard structures and recesses (necessarily symmetrical!) with stucco molding, for example, made using the “inverted tray” technique, as described in other materials (read), etc.

Arches and columns are also indispensable attributes of the classical style, which are actively used in the design of restaurant halls.

The furniture must be of good quality and comfortable, upholstered in soft natural textiles or leather.

Dark wood furniture for a bar in a classic style restaurant

It is better to make the main hall of the restaurant official and solemn, in light colors, with massive chandeliers that well illuminate all corners of the room.

The furnishings of private offices or small additional rooms can be more comfortable and intimate: a predominance of wood, warm colors in the decor of walls and ceilings, floor lamps or small lamps to provide individual lighting for each table, etc.

The bar counter is a separate “state” of any restaurant, however, it should not deviate from the classic style. Finish: light or dark wood. Ceiling lighting, or beautiful floor lamps that blend seamlessly into the overall decor. High chairs made of wood with soft upholstery and backs will also support the classics in the interior.

Another area that is sure to be present in any restaurant is a dance floor and a place for musicians. Here the designer carefully considers the lighting and layout, taking into account the acoustic capabilities of the room and other features. You can separate the music and dance area from the main hall, for example, by an arch with chic, heavy curtains.

Classic design of the dining area and dance floor in the restaurant

In order for the classic restaurant interior to turn out impeccable, remember that all components must be selected with special taste. Therefore, be especially careful when choosing a designer.

Designing your own home or renovating it is clearly a pleasure. This is a huge field for creativity. Coming up with a design for each room or facade - what could be more interesting? Here you can make all your dreams come true. This applies to a cozy family nest, or a simple bachelor’s apartment - in general, everything for your loved ones. However, with design Cafes things are more complicated. After all, you need to focus not only on your tastes, but also on the preferences of potential clients. But we will find the optimal solution for this difficult issue.

Cafes and restaurants are premises whose main purpose is to organize a person’s complete rest from the hustle and bustle of life and the drab work days.

You should start with an idea and desire. This is fundamental to any business. He who has a desire will set a goal, and, therefore, find ways to achieve it. Desire to eat. Next we need an idea. Having been inspired by a worthwhile idea, it will be easier for you to see the future result in detail, and accordingly, all the shortcomings in the work process. We've sorted out the spiritual, let's move on to the material.

There are many requirements for the design style of cafes and restaurants.

Before moving on to the design of the room, you need to solve all the technical aspects of the issue. You should start with the layout: determine where the kitchen and bathroom will be located. These premises require outlets for sewer and water pipes, and gas must be supplied to the kitchen. Therefore, the location of these premises must be determined first, because communications must be hidden from the eyes of visitors.

A novice restaurateur or cafe owner, of course, needs to have a huge baggage of a wide variety of knowledge and skills.

Next, distribute the zones: where the bar counter will be located (if one is supposed to be), a play area for children, a quiet place for private meetings. In general, first of all, figure out the layout of the space. Then you can move on to drawing up a design project.

There must be originality with constant comfort.

Design project

What is it and what is it for? As with layout, design requires a rigorous approach. You can’t do everything in a hurry, or finish and redo it during the arrangement process. Before you start arranging the interior of the cafe, you should seriously prepare. There is a design project for this. What is it and what is it eaten with?

Color solutions and design styles, decorative elements with a specific theme, room decoration, lighting and furniture are unconditional elements of room design.

These are documents containing all the data necessary for work: design ideas, material for the interior base, location of zones and communications, building drawings and other details of the future project. To compile them, it is better to contact a professional designer who can fulfill all your wishes without missing out on any nuances.

Properly selected decorative elements, furniture, colors and a unified style when decorating a room are the key to its success.

He will tell you how to properly arrange lighting and seating areas in accordance with the color scheme and design decision of the owner. Will not forget to take care of good ventilation of the rooms. In general, he will be able to combine the technical and creative parts in a single design project. You can control the further progress of the work yourself.

To draw up this project, it is better to resort to the help of a wizard.

Development stages and criteria

The formation of a design project consists of several parts, which must be completed gradually so as not to miss important details. The main development steps require:

1. Draw up technical specifications;
2. Take measurements of all components;
3. Create sketches;
4. Transfer all data directly onto paper.

Competent design of cafes and restaurants is the main task that arises immediately after the idea of ​​starting this particular business.

Don't neglect this part of the repair. This seemingly simple task actually forms the basis of the project, and is its most important part. It gives a start on which the rest of the work depends. You may need to create a draft or several. However, the game is worth the candle. Approach it with full responsibility.

Organizing your own business should start with an idea.

Let's look at the main criteria that should be taken into account while working on the project.

• Room size.

The height of the ceilings, the area of ​​free space, and the space occupied by furniture are important indicators that are the starting point for further progress. Both its functionality and the intended design depend on the dimensions of the building in which the cafe will be located. On the technical side, the dimensions must be taken into account for the correct placement of communications. From an aesthetic point of view, the scale of the room affects the theme of the establishment, the location of zones, the choice of colors and furniture.

This criterion is fundamental in further decisions.

• Price

The next important factor is the cost of design. Rather, this criterion is on par with the previous one. It is undoubtedly important, but you should not focus only on it and chase cheapness, giving way to quality.

It all depends on how much you are willing to invest in your own project and what you expect.

Another stage of work is drawing up an estimate. It is worth calculating the estimated amount for the costs of materials and work of craftsmen. Also take into account unexpected bumps, and have a small reserve in case of surprises.

A designer or finishing work manager will help you find the optimal choice between quality and price. At the moment, you have the opportunity to find high-quality material at very reasonable prices. Be sure to discuss this issue.

The right approach can save enough money and lead to better results.

• Subjects

The next factor is more of a design decision. The theme dictated by the purpose of the establishment plays a big role in its further arrangement. The functions of the cafe make it clear what furniture to choose, what color scheme to choose, and other nuances. In this case, you should focus on the intended audience.

If this is a rock cafe, intended for avid fans of this theme and loud music, there can be no talk of any gentle tones and bright lighting.

The location of the establishment also matters. If it is located by the sea, an appropriate design should be made; if this is a roadside cafe for tired motorists, you don’t need to draw out the details here particularly clearly, but pay due attention to the kitchen.

Consider the functional purpose of the establishment and its target audience, and in this regard, create a unique style.

• Style

The next factor relates directly to decor. If the theme is dictated by the intended purpose and affects the technical part of the project, then the style is a reflection of your “I” and your own fantasies.

When creating a unique style, we must not forget about the theme of the establishment and its technical characteristics.

This criterion gives greater freedom for creativity.

More about style

Let's talk in more detail about the style of the future cafe, which depends on all of the above factors. Let's look at a few ideas and determine what is needed to implement them.

Inspired by an idea, the owner of a future cafe or restaurant clearly sees it in his imagination down to the smallest detail.

Subjects	What to use	Style
Eastern cuisine cafe	Figurines symbolizing the currents of the east; pastel colors in the design, a combination of red and yellow interspersed with green	Far Eastern (style directions of Japan, China, Korea)
European cuisine	Warm colors, soft sofas, wicker chairs, lounge music for arrangement	Venetian, Italian, Baroque, for special ideas you can use Gothic
Rock club	Muted cold lighting, a stage is a must, live music, dark colors, records and photos of famous rock musicians for wall decoration.	Garage style, punk, rock
Children's Cafe	Bright colors, various three-dimensional decorations, plastic (doll) furniture, children's music.	Fairytale, cartoon. You can use the theme of a cartoon depicting its characters and mood
Roadhouse	Warm colors in the design, brickwork or a wall decorated “like brick” is good	You can emulate American diners, reflecting their style trends, use a Western theme, or go without a particular style and create a cozy homey atmosphere for respite.
Cafe on the embankment	Live music, cool calm colors, soft lighting. If this is a seaside promenade, use appropriate decorative elements (ship's helm, nautical maps, pirate hat, etc.)	European style of elegant cafeterias, or marine, depending on the location of the establishment
Hookah bar	Soft ottomans with lots of pillows in red tones, dim lighting, decorate areas separated by light curtains	Middle Eastern (style movements of the Middle East countries)

Designers are able to create a room that people will return to again and again.

Let's look at the most common directions.

East

Recently, oriental themes have become popular on the Russian platform. Visitors are happy to order sushi, Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Having decided to make a cafe that supports this theme, you need to create an appropriate design.

The main colors of Chinese restaurants are red, yellow and black.

It is advisable to make them fundamental, adding inclusions of others. An invariable attribute of this country is the Chinese dragon. At home, he is accepted as a deity and given due respect. This symbol can be used in our interior to create the appropriate mood, and during the celebration of the Chinese New Year (falls in March, sometimes April) we can organize a small program to attract customers and offer discounts. Another widely used oriental element is bamboo. It can be used green as decoration or dry, adapted for small fences. For complete immersion in the atmosphere, use a living plant.

It will be much cheaper and less troublesome to use decorative analogues.

Another popular theme related to the East is hookah bars. The Middle Eastern style was also well received by Russian consumers. To create it, you need to maintain the basic notes. To do this, there must be oriental cuisine, hookah, ottomans with plenty of pillows. The color scheme also leans towards the use of red tones. However, it is distinguished by great tranquility and luxury.

There must be inclusions of gold and black colors.

To attract today's youth, you need to create something new and original. This will be the design of a themed cafe. We offer several live options.

Its style can be completely different.

Theme of the film or series

There are films that boldly declare their popularity for several years. These include fans of Potter, Twilight, Alice in Wonderland, the Home Alone quadrology, etc. They cannot be called popular at a particular moment. However, many fans will be happy to visit Hogwarts or “dive down the rabbit hole.”

You can give them this opportunity.

Technique

Make a cafe of the future, where instead of chairs there are rockets, and the design of the ceiling and walls inexorably wants to send you through a time loop. Such an establishment will be interesting for any age and gender.

With any planning, uniformity of design solutions is impossible, which is why the emphasis is on individuality.

Retro

Retro themes remain no less popular. Modern people would willingly look at the lives of their predecessors. You can choose any century and country. It is best to recreate the mood of that era as accurately as possible by choosing appropriate dishes, outfits and design.

The design style and atmosphere make any cafe a meeting place for a certain type of people with certain needs.

There are many more original ideas. Perhaps you will become the founder of a new style direction. But! While you're passionate about design, don't forget about good staff and delicious cuisine. People who come to have a bite to eat and, in addition, receive aesthetic pleasure and new impressions, will be doubly pleased and will definitely return. They will also bring friends.

Creating an unforgettable atmosphere and bringing the quality of dishes and their presentation to perfection are the main tasks of any beginning restaurateur, which anyone can do if they wish.

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A modern cafe is not just a public catering outlet; there are too many demands placed on it. They are not based only on the quality of the prepared food and the sophistication of the dishes. Much more attention is paid to the interior of the room.

A cozy and comfortable pastime will ensure a significant influx of visitors who will come not just to pass the time or wait out the rain, but to celebrate a birthday or have dinner with their family.

Like any other room, the halls of cafes and restaurants should have their own unsurpassed style and specificity. The design of a restaurant is a little easier to play with, since the area is usually larger and allows you to organize several different zones.

Opening your own cafe and becoming a successful restaurateur is not an easy task. You have to learn a lot of new things and be well oriented in many areas where construction, renovation and design of premises occupies one of the key positions.

Design solutions

Creating an interior for a cafe is key. The created concept should attract with its comfort and special atmosphere. Only in this case will a person have a desire to come again and try something else or enjoy a dish he likes without any reason.

An example of this is the photo of the design of cafes that have been operating for several years and have a lot of attractive features in their interior. Before you start designing, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with them and complement existing ideas, while maintaining your own individuality.

Classic - natural rigor and simplicity will help create an incredibly comfortable and cozy room. Only this style does not tolerate a large color load, and every detail of the interior must correspond to the given concept.

Rococo

Expensive and sophisticated style will require a lot of financial investment. You may need to bring in antiques or turn to competent designers to create items that favorably imitate chic in all its manifestations.

Marine theme

Well suited for coastal cafes, but even away from resorts they sometimes go great, as people always want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a carefree holiday. It's not always just turquoise color and a lot of shells.

Restaurateurs get creative and create whole stories, for example, a pirate ship with a helm and mast or a luxury yacht with non-stop music, which can be an excellent basis for themed parties.

Minimalism

A very advantageous interior design for a cafe if it is a fast food outlet or a curfew and it will not be so, for example, there is a business center, institute or industrial enterprises nearby.

An inexpensive cafe intended for lunch does not have to be luxurious. Simplicity, conciseness and comfort - these are the main requirements in this case.

Modern style

Not so advantageous, since fashion trends are constantly changing, and there is a risk of remaining hostage to an outdated image in a year, but it can be oversaturated with furniture, making the most of the space for guests. Mixing styles is often allowed, in the form of fashionable elements and color schemes.

High tech

Extravagant interior, replete with chrome details and unusual combinations of natural and polymer materials. Furniture may have the most unexpected appearance, but it will always be extremely comfortable.

Maybe not everyone will like the created style, but curiosity will bring many visitors. Among them there will certainly be connoisseurs who are distinguished by their stability.

The options listed are only the most common. Along with them, the oriental, English and French styles of Provence, filled with traditions, are in no way inferior. They are very rich in ideas, but they must also have a unique menu that reflects the culture of a particular country.

Bar counter

One of the key places in any cafe is the bar counter. Its presence is always justified by the presence of a bartender who prepares delicious coffee, fresh juice and exotic cocktails, which often turn into a show.

Having correctly placed the accents in the room, making the bar attractive and alluring, there will always be people who are not indifferent, ready to spend time at it, right up until the establishment closes.

The bar counter should be bright and creative. Even if the budget is limited and it is not possible to order a complete design project for a cafe, then you should not skimp on the bar.

When designing the base of a bar counter, it is worth considering maximum strength, a sufficient number of seats and functionality, since it is created not only for visitors to relax, but also for taking orders from waiters and then receiving them.

The style should be thought out as much as possible, starting from the tabletop, ending with lighting and other design elements. Reflective surfaces, such as chrome, mirrors or gloss, will add special chic.

Cafe equipment

The toilet must be clean and have all the necessary hygiene supplies. For fashion establishments aimed at young people, the presence of a large mirror and a stylish background for a fashion photo is of no small importance.

Furniture equipment can be completely neutral, supporting the overall concept, or, on the contrary, presented with bright elements that create original accents.

The most important thing is that these are comfortable tables, chairs, armchairs, and maybe even sofas for a large company. It is better to make the height and size of the tables universal; this will allow them to be perfectly arranged in the event of a banquet.

You should be responsible when choosing a color scheme. The psychology of each palette has its own nuances. For example, red and rich orange lift your spirits and stimulate your appetite, while green and brown calm you down and give you confidence.

Competent restaurateurs choose neutral colors, such as white and black, as backgrounds, because they can always be diversified with bright elements, often to the point of completely changing the image. Using the play of color, you can advantageously divide the cafe into zones, where the dining area will be red, the dance floor will be black with reflective elements, and the bar will be white with neon lighting and mosaics.

The final elements in creating a unique cafe design will be all kinds of accessories and decorative items.

Only those who see the image as a whole know how to decorate a cafe. It is the scenery that gives life to the chosen style. There may be few of them, but sophistication and creativity should attract the eye.

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