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Booth Seating for Restaurants

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The Reason Your Customers Prefer Booth Seating

Restaurateurs who understand the appeal of booths to the majority of their customers are better poised to enhance their dining experience. Commercial booth seating offers a versatile option that can be custom-built to suit individual preferences, with various shapes, designs, and additional features such as outlets, lighting, and storage options available. By embracing booth seating, restaurateurs can capitalize on the top five reasons why customers appreciate this style of seating, ultimately reaping the advantages it brings in terms of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

EXPANDED SPACE

Booths offer more room for diners to comfortably spread out, especially when the party does not need the whole booth. Given the diversity in diner sizes and shapes, providing booth seating allows patrons to choose where they sit and what feels most comfortable. Professionals working during lunch will appreciate the extra space available for devices or paperwork. For restaurateurs, booths present an opportunity to increase covers in that area.

PRIVACY

Many diners seek privacy while dining, and booths with high backs against a wall provide a degree of seclusion for guests, shielding them from the view of other diners. Additionally, booths help dampen noise, ensuring conversations remain private. This sense of privacy can enhance patrons' overall dining experience.

COMFORT

Booth seating offers superior comfort compared to chairs, with their soft padded seats and backrests. Customers often prefer booths over metal or wooden chairs due to the increased support. Unlike chairs that limit movement, booths provide a more flexible seating arrangement with a larger area to sit. Diners can shift positions comfortably as they enjoy their meal.

EFFICIENCY

Booth seating, typically placed against a wall, streamlines foot traffic by confining movement to just one side of the table area, reducing disturbances for patrons. This setup enhances the dining experience by minimizing interruptions and distractions.

AMBIANCE

Booths can be designed to complement the restaurant's decor, adding a touch of luxury or organization to the dining space. They also offer acoustical benefits by reducing noise and echoes in the restaurant. Customers feel less exposed and more at ease, creating the perception of a private dining space. Whether for families, groups, or couples on a date, booth seating provides a cozy and intimate dining experience for all patrons.

Getting the Most from your Outdoor Seating

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:15:26 GMT

Outdoor Seating Construction, Material Selection and Aftercare

As we gear up for the warmer weather and time spent outdoors, bar and restaurant owners are likely turning their attention to enhancing their outdoor seating areas. Take a look at the impressive outdoor seating installation we recently completed for 'Happiest Hour' in partnership with 'Harwood International'. In these circumstances, we highly recommend opting for open-cell foam rather than traditional foam for its superior resistance to the elements, particularly crucial during the intense Texas thunderstorms. By choosing open-cell foam, you are not only ensuring durability over sponginess but also a more practical long-term investment.

Moreover, our installation of the cushions includes a thoughtful design that allows for easy removal by staff for storage during severe weather, contributing to the longevity of your setup. To further guarantee resilience, we use Sunbrella® fabric with Scotchguard protection, ideal for establishments dealing with spills and messes regularly, ensuring lasting quality. Additionally, we provide additional cushions for swift replacement whenever necessary.

For professionals in commercial interior design and architecture, we recommend exploring outdoor bench seating equipped with proper drainage and slats beneath the cushioned areas on a solid base. Entrust us with managing the entire wood booth construction process to streamline your project. With regular upkeep and care, these cushions are engineered to endure for years to come, making your investment worthwhile.

Cheers to a successful and enjoyable outdoor season!

Banquettes Come in all Shapes and Sizes

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:54:52 GMT

Choosing the right seating for your commercial interior

Choosing the right design for your commercial seating is important. In high traffic areas, booth seating is beneficial, for example in a restaurant setting the placement of the booths along a perimeter wall will maximize the space of the seating area and allow for extra covers. Using a high back style will not only make the space feel more inviting and comfortable, leather or many synthetic leatherette fabrics will be durable, easy to wipe down and clean up should your customers get hap hazard with their delicious food.
At C U Design, we typically use a medium firm FR foam for commercial settings, seat bottoms usually have an installed life of up to 10 years and should a rip or a tare happen after installation, sections are very easy to recover and or replace.
Banquette's come in many styles, see our banquette page for just a selection of them. We custom build our booth seating to the plans and specifications for most of our projects, but we are always happy to advise based on our experience in the industry. Charging accesses points or allowing for internal storage within the seating are often popular design considerations. In conference rooms, vestibules and halls recessed wall seating is becoming more and more popular. There are so many fabric and material options banquettes can be tailored to suit any style, design or color theme.

Design Considerations for Booth Seating

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Some dimensions to consider in your plans

Banquettes or Booth Seating offer an affordable means of merging functionality, purpose, and style seamlessly. The arrangement of the seating not only delineates the area but also instills a feeling of coziness and belonging for those occupying the designated space. Our tailored production and installation services enable the space's interior to express its unique character and become an integral element of the overarching interior design.

When considering your design schematics, there are certain measurements that are worth taking into account to ensure optimal comfort and functionality for your guests. For instance, it is recommended to maintain a minimum table and seating width of 21 inches per person, as well as ensuring that the distance from the floor to the top of the cushion is no less than 17-18 inches. Moreover, providing a bench overhang of 3-4 inches can help prevent users from hitting their heels on the bench's lower section while seated.

Should you have any further inquiries regarding design dimensions for your project or require assistance in optimizing the layout for maximum comfort and aesthetic appeal, our team is eager and ready to assist you with your banquettes or booth seating design needs.