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Restaurant Table Design: Tipsy Tables

Not only do you not want your patrons to become tipsy, you for sure don’t want your tables to get that way either. Table bases that do not sit evenly on their surface or support the table top properly are not only a nuisance, but a safety hazard as well. Overloaded tables, patrons who lean on tables for support while standing up from their seat, baby seats that hinge onto table edges—all are accidents waiting to happen, particularly when the table is in disrepair.
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Restaurant Table Design: Square Peg in a Round Hole?

You wouldn’t think that something as basic as a table top could make such a difference in atmosphere and ambiance, but that’s a reality for restaurant tables. Have you wrestled with the question of whether to select round, square, or rectangular?

Luckily, your selection of a vendor with a range of versatile products can help solve your dilemma.

Square table tops mean that you will be restricted to seating four for standard height and two for pub height. Round tops mean that you may be able to seat five at standard height and three for pub. Yes—maybe a bit of a squeeze depending on the diameter, but it does allow for a little flexibility for odd-numbered parties. Round tables also tend to add to a cozier, more intimate feel in dining rooms. Rectangular tops are must-haves for banquettes and booths, but also are good choices for venues catering to couples who like side-by-side seating. If your space and traffic patterns permit, mix them all together for an electric look and feel.

Consider, too, if you have the space to cater to larger parties, which means you’ll want to reduce the number of round tabletops in favor of squares and rectangles that you can group together.

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Restaurant Tables Design: Invest in Comfort

Successful restaurants depend on much more than their menu. Comfort is way up there in the rankings. A five-star dinner may be deemed only two if the chair and table are a source of discomfort and annoyance to the diner. In fact, few things are more annoying to diners than tables that wobble, tilt, or have a base that compromises leg room.
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