When it comes to restaurant furniture, functionality is key. After all, each piece must withstand daily wear and tear while offering comfort to guests. However, functionality doesn’t mean your furniture can’t be fun too! By choosing versatile, colorful, and creative pieces, restaurant owners can infuse their spaces with personality, creating a lively, inviting atmosphere that resonates with guests. Whether indoors or outdoors, choosing the right combination of fun and functional restaurant furniture can set a restaurant apart, elevating both its aesthetic and customer experience.
OUTDOOR SPACES: WHERE FUN MEETS DURABILITY
Outdoor dining spaces are all about striking a balance between weather resistance and playful, inviting design. Guests should feel relaxed and comfortable, and the setting should feel unique. Let’s explore some outdoor furniture solutions that bring fun and functionality together.
BEACHCOMBER TABLES & KEY WEST SEATING
Our Beachcomber tables paired with Key West seating is the perfect combination for restaurant patios looking for something durable yet fun. The Beachcomber table offers a sturdy surface that can withstand the elements while adding a coastal vibe to any outdoor dining area. With its clean, simple lines and durable materials, it exudes a timeless charm that matches the ambiance of seaside or tropical-themed establishments.
Paired with the Key West seating, which features lightweight yet robust frames, these tables bring a laid-back elegance to outdoor spaces. Key West seating, with its slender, contemporary lines, brings a sense of casual chic, and when combined with colorful cushions and bold umbrellas, they can truly transform a patio into a playful, vibrant dining space.
ADDING PERSONALITY WITH CUSHIONS AND UMBRELLAS
While the Beachcomber and Key West combo provides a solid foundation, it’s the little details that add personality to the space. Cushions in bold colors or playful patterns not only add comfort but inject fun into the design. By incorporating our removable seat cushions, available in over 60 outdoor Sunbrella® fabrics, restaurant owners can switch up the look seasonally or as trends change, keeping the space fresh and exciting.
Moreover, adding umbrellas in bold colors or patterns serves a dual purpose—providing shade and creating a festive atmosphere. Opting for umbrellas that match the seat cushions or other décor can create a cohesive design scheme that’s both functional and fun.
BELMAR & CAYMAN CONVERSATIONAL SEATING
For more casual, lounge-style areas, our Belmar and Cayman collections offer an excellent mix of style and comfort. These pieces are perfect for creating intimate conversational setups in outdoor lounges or patio spaces. The Belmar and Cayman chairs and sofas come in a variety of frame finishes and offer the flexibility to customize upholstery.
To truly add a unique touch to your functional restaurant furniture , consider using custom fabrics for throw pillows or seating cushions. This flexibility allows restaurant owners to introduce bold colors, playful patterns, or even a more subdued elegance, depending on the atmosphere they want to create. With this approach, a space can transition from day to night, offering versatility that attracts customers at all times.
INDOOR SOLUTIONS: CUSTOMIZATION WITH COLOR AND FABRIC
Indoor spaces offer a different kind of opportunity to inject fun into restaurant design. Whether it’s creating cozy nooks, lively communal spaces, or upscale dining rooms, the key to bringing an indoor space to life is through personalization and customization.
POWDER COATING FOR PERSONALITY
One of the most exciting (but little known) features of our indoor furniture is our ability to custom powder coat the steel frames of any metal piece. Whether your customers want a pop of bright color to liven up the space or a sleek, monochromatic look that matches other elements of the interior, powder coating provides endless customization options.
From classic blacks and grays to bold reds, yellows, or even pastel shades, restaurant owners can match their furniture to branding elements, creating a unique look throughout the dining space. Made-to-order powder-coated frames can act as a focal point, adding personality without overwhelming the overall design.
VINYL AND COM UPHOLSTERY FOR COHESIVE DESIGN
Just like with our outdoor seating, our indoor furniture can also be upholstered to reflect the overall theme and style of the restaurant. We offer a wide range of vinyl upholstery options in a variety of textures and colors, allowing restaurant owners to choose a look that aligns with their brand. Whether it’s sleek, modern vinyl for a contemporary space or something more rustic for a homestyle restaurant, we have options to suit every aesthetic.
For those looking to match their functional restaurant furniture with napkins, drapes, or other interior design elements, we also offer Customer’s Own Material (COM) upholstery services. This means that restaurant owners can provide their own fabric, ensuring a perfect match with the existing décor. Whether it’s to create bold seating in a bar area or to introduce a touch of elegance in the dining room, custom upholstery allows for maximum creativity in design.
WHY FUN & FUNCTIONAL RESTAURANT FURNITURE MATTERS
The best restaurant furniture does more than provide a place for guests to sit—it enhances the dining experience. Fun, functional furniture contributes to a restaurant’s ambiance, making it memorable. A well-thought-out combination of color, texture, and durability can encourage guests to linger longer, return more often, and share their experience with friends.
By choosing customizable options like powder-coated frames, unique upholstery, and fun accessories such as cushions and umbrellas, restaurant owners have the opportunity to create spaces that are not only functional but reflect their personality. From outdoor patios to indoor dining rooms, the furniture a restaurant chooses speaks volumes about the experience they offer.
So why not put the fun in functional restaurant furniture? With BFM Seating’s versatile, durable, and stylish furniture options, restaurant owners can create inviting spaces that keep guests coming back, all while standing up to the daily demands of a busy dining environment.
To learn more about BFM Seating’s functional restaurant furniture solutions, please click here or call us at 215-289-5411.
