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FRONT OF THE HOUSE

Creating a Beautiful Space
How to update seating and stay within budget
STORY R AC HE L HARTMAN

P H OTO J O S H KE O WN

If booths are starting to sag, or
scratches run across a high top's previously smooth surface, an update is
likely in order. Putting in new seating, however, isn't a straightforward
task. From cost to layout and style,
there are many factors that weigh
into the decision-making process.
To avoid getting overwhelmed,
start by envisioning the dining
experience you want to offer. "Think
about the customer's expectations,"
says John Linden, an interior and
furniture designer in Los Angeles.
If clients come in for a fast meal,
simple tables and stools can help
accommodate a lot of movement.
If you want an upscale atmosphere
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where customers linger for drinks
and dessert, upholstered booths and
chairs might be a better option.
Also consider the type of customer you serve. Does your staff
frequently wait on soccer teams,
large groups or private parties? If
so, you'll want to make sure you
can easily seat a crowd. "Banquettes
are great for flexibility since you
can push together or pull apart a
series of smaller tables for different
sized groups," says Jessica Haley, an
interior designer at Boston-based
RODE Architects who has helped
develop the spaces for eateries in the
area.
If your base consists mostly of

couples or families, comfort may be
key. "Booths are popular, but inflexible," Haley says. "Bar seats, drink
rails and high tops are great for the
single diner."
A combination of seating options
allows you to meet different customer needs. Booths, as well as tables
and chairs, gives diners choices. A
communal table or two can accommodate larger groups.
LARGE OR SMALL, YOUR CURRENT
SPACE'S DIMENSIONS WILL PLAY A ROLE
IN THE RIGHT SEATING TO CHOOSE.

"Consider how many seats you need
to be profitable, while also taking
into consideration things like ADA


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Commentary
Contributors
Expo Spotlight
Interact
Conversation
Man on the Street
Tony’s Trending Recipe
Knead to Know
Destinations
Updating Seating
Spring Asparagus
John Provides a Gouda Cheese
Construction Partners
Learning From Others Ii
Camporosso, Ft. Mitchell, Ky
Product Showcase
Pizza Today Yellow Pages
The Marketplace
Reader’s Resource
Mike’s Monthly Tip
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Commentary
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Contributors
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Expo Spotlight
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Interact
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Conversation
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Man on the Street
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Tony’s Trending Recipe
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Knead to Know
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - 23
Pizza Today - April 2019 - Destinations
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Updating Seating
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Spring Asparagus
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - John Provides a Gouda Cheese
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Construction Partners
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Pizza Today - April 2019 - Learning From Others Ii
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