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Literature Study: Design Studio 6
Literature Study: Design Studio 6
Design Studio 6
NMAE: JISHA ALEX
REG: 191201101010
B.DES 3rd YEAR
CONTENT
Styles of Restaurant
Furnitures used in
different spaces
Kitchen Equipment
Colour psychology
Material finishes
Lighting
Acoustics
Anthropometry and
ergonomics
STANDARD DIMENSION
Different Types of Restaurant Styles
1. Industrial Style Restaurant Furniture:
Industrial-style restaurant furniture expresses
the feel of a factory or work-place in its
ambiance. Wide-open spaces with large
dining areas are the highlight of such a
restaurant
Green is and always has been the color to be associated with nature, and it
creates a relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant.
It makes the customers relaxed and encourages them to stay for a while.
blue and purple should be the interior restaurant colors. Also, the
best color for the restaurant ceiling might still be a lighter one.
purple has a calming effect on the mind and body.
Yellow and Red are the most widely used colors in logos, as they are
the most cheerful colors to see.
Both these colors elevate the heart rate and blood pressure of the
customers and create a new emotion, which makes them eat fast
and leave.
5. Letting The Customers Stay: Warmer Shades Of
Red, Orange, Brown
Dark, earthy colors, when painted onto the walls in light shades
and combined with a little lighting of warm colors, helps the
customers relax and want to stay more.
Darker shades of red, maroon, warm orange and brown tend to
boost the appetite of the customers.
6.BLACK:
7.PINK:
It’s calming and settling, but as it’s not associated with that many
foods,
it’s not the best choice for food brands – unless you’re selling
sweets, baked goods or a particularly feminine, romantic concept.
Material finishes
Flooring For Restaurants
Ceramic Tile
This might be the most popular restaurant flooring material
It’s incredibly durable, and comes in a wide range of styles that can be both casual
and formal.
Wooden ceramic tiles Rs 66 per sq. feet
Germ-free ceramic tiles Rs 66 per sq. feet
ceramic tiles Rs 64 per sq.
feet
Vinyl
Another affordable option, vinyl has becoming increasingly popular
The rise of higher quality vinyl, called luxury vinyl tile, is largely the
cause of this.
The price of 7% Vinyl Tile products is between ₹140 - ₹150 per sq ft.
Concrete
so affordable.
the style options are quite varied.
The industrial feel they add to a space
Another great thing about concrete is how easy it is to take care of.
The cost of polished concrete flooring starts at ₹60 per square foot.
Laminate
Laminate is an awesome choice
Its resin coating makes it a scratch-resistant and easy to clean
It will also be resilient to any spills
Epoxy
Epoxy is extremely durable and simple to maintain.
It’s waterproof and eliminates the risk of mold or mildew.
Hardwood
Hardwood is a classic flooring choice
It can be aesthetic and easy to maintain.
It can also be refinished and restained
• Wooden Ceiling
• Glass Ceilings
• Metal Ceiling
• Plaster of Paris (POP) Drop Ceiling
• PVC False Ceiling
WALL FINISHES AT A GLANCE
Epoxy paint or Durable paint for use in low contact Least costly surface;easily cleaned
scrub-able Least durable
areas, like prep areas and storage
painted surface rooms
LIGHTING
Types of Restaurant Lighting Restaurant Lighting Fixtures and Their Uses
Pendant Lights
There are three main kinds of lighting: ambient, task, and accent. Hangs from the ceiling and can be positioned over
bars, tables, islands, countertops, and host areas
Ambient Lighting is the main source of Provides great task lighting for guests when
reading menus
light in a room, and it can be natural light or
provided with electric overhead fixtures. It allows
people to see and move arou easily and
comfortably. Chandeliers
Hangs from the ceiling and creates a focal point
in an entrance way or dining room
Provides light and elegant style
Task Lighting allows the customers and
staff members to perform functions that may need Track Lighting
a more concentrated light source, like reading a Multiple fixtures are attached on a continuous track
menu or cooking. It can take the form of over- and
Creates focal points
head lamps, bright fluorescent lights in your
Can be placed on ceilings or beams
kitchen, or a small table lamp on the hostess
stand.
Sconces
Provides accent lighting
Attached to walls and can be used to flank artwork
or mirrors
Accent Lighting adds drama to the
Often used in restrooms as vanity lights
space. It is used to construct focal points around
the front-of-house area. This can be done by
using light to highlight pieces of artwork or
adding decorative island lights over the bartop .
LIGHTING
LED Lighting
LED lights are more energy efficient than
other options, resulting in lower utility bills.
They're directional, so they focus the light in
one specific area.
Utility Lighting
Offers no specific design influence, but provides important lighting to
rooms dedicated to service and function, like commercial kitchens,
dish rooms, and storage areas
Ceiling Fans
Creates light and air circulation
Great for covered outdoor patios
Recessed Lighting
Have openings that are flush to the
ceiling.
Send narrow bands of light downwards
Used for ambient or task lighting.
Acoustics
The Psychology of Restaurant Interior Design, Acoustics
Of all the elements of restaurant interior design, acoustics When Restaurant Acoustics are Too Quiet
probably needs the most delicate balancing.
A too-quiet restaurant gives off the
When Restaurant Acoustics are Too Loud sense that nobody likes to go there.
There are many causes of excessive noise: If guests do come in, too little noise
can actually be distracting, in that
Poorly planned architecture and interior they can become hyper-aware of the
design where noise generators and sound of other diners’ silverware and
amplifiers face each other. conversation.
Open kitchens. some ideas to avoid too quiet
Live music.
Install a fully open or partially open
Crowded spaces in which patrons are too
tightly packed together.
kitchen (the addition of delicious
smells wafting into the dining area is
Consider, a bonus).
whether to design an open kitchen or
Consider a piano player, especially in
not.
Booths with high walls can mute sound, the evenings.
especially if the backs are padded. Strategically place speakers in walls
high ceilings, beams, and porous or ceiling beams to provide just the
acoustic plaster that absorb sound. right amount of background noise.
investing in a microphone and speaker
system that samples room noise and
adjust sound levels accordingly.
If road noise is a concern, soundproof
paneling can be used in walls and doors.
Anthropometry and ergonomics
The study of the human body and its movement with its
measurements.
Measurements, also known as ‘anthropometric data.
The study of people and their relationship with the
environment around them.
The application of measurements to products, in order to
improve their human use, is called Ergonomics.
STANDARD DIMENSION
Standard Dimensions for Child
Child Child’s Age(years) Table height(inch) Seat height(inch)
1-4 20”-22” 10”-12”
5-7 22”-25” 12”-14”
24”-29” 13”-17”
8-10 26”-30” 15”-18”
11-13
dimensions for adult
No of people Round Table Square Table Rectangular ta-
ble
4 36”-44”(diameter) 36”W-44”L
4-6 44”-54”(diameter) 36”W*48”L
6-8 54”-72”(diameter) 36”W*60”L
36”W*78”L