The restaurant and bar industry is always on the lookout for the latest Instagram-worthy features and trends to entice more customers to visit venues. As trends notoriously change very quickly, what was in fashion last year will be old news by the following. At Trent, we have the knowledge and experience to help our customers furnish and decorate their restaurant whilst staying abreast of current trends. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to; read on to find out what’s hot and what’s not in 2020…
Pick your paint carefully
With pale colours well and truly a thing of the past, 2020 is set to be the year of the rich blues and cool greens. Fresh tones will be the backdrop for restaurants and bars alike, the new wave of colours helping to attract more customers across the threshold. If you’re looking to give your restaurant a lick of paint, blues and greens complement wooden furniture very well, keeping the Scandinavian style in fashion.
Eco-friendly is still in fashion
With such a heavy focus on environmental issues, it’s no surprise that the eco-friendly mindset has continued to influence what we consume and where we consume it. Recyclable materials like glass and wood have become a staple trend, as minimalism continues to grow. From up-cycled furniture to low-energy light bulbs, every element of what makes up a restaurant must be taken into account when adopting the eco-friendly style! We’re expecting to see stripped-back décor making more of a presence in a year or so.
Multi-functional furniture
In response to the ever-dwindling spaces restaurant owners have to play with, furniture design has evolved to accommodate, producing more compact yet functional pieces. Bar seating is an ever-popular choice for restaurants and cafés alike, with the compact tables and stools perfectly placed in the bay of a window saving space whilst maximising the seating potential. Long benches and cleverly-designed banquette tables are set to become more prominent in the restaurants of the future too, ultimately creating a much more communal and social space.
Out with the industrial look
White walls and exposed beams have been replaced with a return to more natural and earthy tones. Bright colours and different textures, from mix-matched crockery to modernist art donning the walls, will replace the charcoal grey of last year. Quirky lighting and neon signs will be popular, especially on the Instagram feeds of influencers, so consider making your décor photo friendly.
The urban jungle is here to stay
Just as trends disappear to never be seen again, some withstand the test of the time, and the urban jungle is no exception. The colour green is in every nook and cranny, from palm printed wallpaper to potted plants; the feeling of nature and the outdoors is certainly brought inside. With the rise of veganism and a return to more natural ways of consumption, we’re predicting that this trend, perhaps more of a lifestyle change, will be here to stay!
At Trent, we’re passionate about helping you make the most of your restaurant space. Whether you need help selecting the right furniture at the right price, or you’re just looking for some design and décor hints and tips, we are on hand whenever you need us. Why not check out our blog for a little inspiration, follow the link here. Get in touch with us our friendly customer service team on 0116 2864 911 for all your furniture needs.