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Bar Interior Design
Inspiring Restaurant Bar Design
Bolati Barbers Shop - Interior Bar Visual - Grey Coffee
Bar Interior Design
Inspiring Restaurant Bar Design

Bar Interior Design that is highly connected to your brand story

Grey Coffee combines intelligent bar design that tells a story and connects with your audience on an emotional level.

Bar interiors have become so much more than the interior design of the space. We believe that bar design should be an immersive experience for your guests. When you think about it there is so much happening within a bar at any given time. The whole customer experience needs to be considered from start to finish. Our aim is to build a cohesive brand and connect with your ideal customers on a much deeper level. Bar interiors take careful consideration and planning. Making best use of the space and also being mindful of the operational requirements is really key when designing a bar interior.

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    Bar Interior Design

    Bar Interiors become a lot easier when you have a clearly defined brand. When you know and understand what makes you different from any of your competitors, who your ideal customer is and the experience you want to create for them. Verbal and visual brand clarity enables us to design a bar interior that is cohesive in its approach and aligned with your overriding vision for your brand and business.

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    "Amazing feedback from our customers"

    We were moving our retail space, the process was completely new to us and we didn’t know where to start.

    After a number of meetings with Grey Coffee it was clear they had a real understanding of the challenges we may face and had a clear process and vision as to how they would guide our interior transformation.

    Whilst like many we have suffered with the effects of a global pandemic we can’t wait for our customers to return to our amazing new retail space.

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    Bar Interior Design - How Grey Coffee can support your next bar design project

    Grey Coffee have worked on a range of bar design projects (mainly within the hospitality sector) and are able to help you with commercial bar design ideas. We work with you to understand the functional requirements of your bar design and create design concepts that align with your brand.

    Here are some of the most frequently asked commons when it comes to restaurant bar design.

    How do you design a restaurant bar?

    To design a restaurant bar you must first consider the space you have to work with. This can be best done by creating a general arrangement. A general arrangement is a drawing which helps to create clarity in terms of the dining space available, kitchen space, sanitary rooms, and in this case the restaurant bar. Once the space has been determined you can start to create a design concept for the bar. A bar usually consists of a front bar and back bar and in some cases a gantry too. A restaurant bar has to be functional but also aesthetically pleasing too. 

    What are the different parts of the bar?

    A restaurant bar consists of a front bar, a back bar and in some cases a gantry too. It is important that this is a practical and functional space. This workstation needs to be visually dynamic but also provide all the essential tools required for staff to properly prepare drinks. Typically the bar will contain fridges, bar pumps, dishwashers, shelving and storage, ice chests, sinks and any other items depending on the type of bar or restaurant. For example a cocktail bar would require some more specialist equipment. 

    What makes a restaurant bar unique? 

    The restaurant brand concept should have a direct impact on the design of the restaurant bar. The space should be reflective of the brand and support the brand’s narrative. The design of the bar, material choices, drink selection, customer experience, lighting, seating and music all contribute to the overall experience and ambiance for the customer. Design consideration for each of these elements all help make a restaurant bar unique. 

    How do I create a commercial bar? 

    Creating a commercial bar requires planning.
    Consideration needs to be given to the following: 

    • What type of bar is it? 
    • Who would want to go there? (i.e. who’s it for?) 
    • Where would it be located? 
    • What size site are you going to require? 
    • What kind of ambience do you want to create? 
    • How will you identify it? (i.e how will you come up with a name?) 
    • What will make it different to the other offerings currently available?

    What does a bar need? 

    Typically a bar requires a front bar, a back bar and in some cases a gantry which helps to create a particular look and feel but also provides valuable storage. Most bars will notably need some form of power source and access to services too. Most bars need the ability to run dishwashers, sinks, ice machines, drink pumps (which also requires access to a cellar) and other electrical items subject to the type of bar. 

    What is the height of a typical bar?

    The typical height of a commercial bar ranges from 900mm (90cm) to 1050mm (105cm). The bar concept is usually determined in the design phase of a commercial interior design project. 

    How do you build a bar atmosphere? 

    Each of the following will impact the atmosphere you create in a bar. 

    • Lighting 
    • Music & entertainment 
    • Customer experience  (overall) 
    • Menu & Drink offering 
    • Seating 
    • Art & Pictures 
    • People – staff and other patrons 

    To bring all of the above into alignment you need clarity around the atmosphere you wish to create. The atmosphere should be determined by your brand concept and brand strategy. 

    How do you come up with a bar concept? 

    Coming up with a bar concept is like creating any new brand concept. 

    • What is it that you’re passionate about? 
    • What will make you different from the other offerings available? 
    • What will the brand stand for? 
    • What do you wish the customers to experience? 

    Gaining clarity around these questions will help you to move in a direction that builds the foundation of your brand strategy. Your brand strategy then drives the design of an identity and bar interior concept which will connect with your ideal customers.

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