The furniture you choose for your restaurant needs to tick a lot of boxes. As well as looking good and providing a comfortable experience for your guests, it also needs to be built to last and be easy to clean and maintain. Here is our guide to selecting the right materials for your furniture.
Practical furniture material solutions
In any restaurant setting, mess and spillages are inevitable. Not only that, your furniture is going to be in near-constant use, so making sure it’s easy to clean is essential. Finding a balance between practicality and comfort is key. If you are furnishing a high-end establishment, you may want to opt for upholstered chairs that are more aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. However, if you are furnishing a local fast food restaurant, plastic chairs will be more practical, as they will be used more regularly and by plenty of children, who are prone to making a mess. The Chrome Pyramid American Diner Table is perfect for those wanting an easy-to-clean and durable solution.
Creating a style statement
The way your furniture looks is also a big consideration and depends on your restaurant’s theme. For a fast food establishment, furniture with a pop of colour looks great and is especially popular with younger customers. Upholstered chairs create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in pub and restaurant settings. Trent Furniture’s come in a huge range of colours and materials, so you are sure to find something to fit your restaurant’s personality. The Abbruzzo Faux Leather Chair is a great option for a dining chair as it’s very stylish but also practical; the faux leather makes it both hardwearing and easy to clean. Or for a more rustic feel, you could opt for all wooden furniture.
Room for manoeuvre
You should also think about how your restaurant functions. Do you keep all of your tables and chairs in one layout or do you cater for different events? For example, if you host parties or events where the furniture needs to be repositioned regularly, you may want to choose more lightweight furniture, to allow for your staff to easily move tables and chairs. The Ascot Stacking Chair is a great option that can be moved around and stored and it comes in a great range of frame colours and upholstery options.
Potential materials
Here are a few of the materials to consider for your restaurant:
Wood
Wooden furniture is a great option for furnishing a restaurant. It’s strong and durable, meaning you don’t have to worry about replacing your tables and chairs after a few years, making it great value for money. Our Rectangular Wellington Table is perfect for pub and restaurant dining; made from solid wood, it comes in a range of sizes and hardwearing Dark Oak, Light Oak and Walnut finishes.
Wooden furniture is also incredibly versatile which makes it easy for you to customise it to fit with your restaurant and the food you serve. You can either leave it as polished wood, or you can upholster it.
Here at Trent Furniture, we offer an upholstery service, so you can not only upholster your new furniture but also your existing furniture. This way you can give your worn chairs a new lease of life, and with a choice of hundreds of contract grade fabrics to choose from, you are sure to find something to fit your needs.
Metal
Metal furniture is also a very popular option for restaurants. It’s more durable than many other materials and is particularly resilient to the everyday wear and tear that comes with a restaurant setting. Metal is also very easy to clean, so it is practically childproof. You can also use this type of furniture outdoors, so if your restaurant has outside seating, this is something to consider. Depending on the furniture you select, metal can also be lightweight and easy to move around. Take a look at the Munich Retro Chair, a stylish, modern design crafted using tubular steel and suede.
Plastic
Plastic furniture is again very durable and hardwearing. Not only that, it’s lightweight and very easy to move and clean. Plastic is also cheaper than many other materials, so it’s a budget-friendly option too. This type of furniture is most popular in fast food restaurants and settings with lots of children such as soft play centres.
Check out the restaurant furniture we offer here at Trent Furniture or get in touch to discuss your furniture needs with one of our experts.