In today’s cafés and restaurants, we tend to see furniture that has been mass produced and often feature similar styles. For instance we see a lot of chairs made in the 50s and 60s that are iconic however we don’t see that many made recently that stand the test of time. There are still designers out there bringing café furniture design back into fashion and below are a couple that have been nominated for the student category at The Edge 2012 in Sydney next month.

A cafe chair made out of belts and a cafe barstool which can have any pattern cut into it are the two ideas in question. Alex Lee, the creator of the belt chair seems to believe that his café chair made from belts was nominated for its originality.

‘‘As students we can afford to be creative and push the boundaries like I have with this design,’’ the 30 year old designer said. ‘‘But once we’re working in the industry we’ll be more limited by commercial constraints. So this is a great opportunity to show my design aesthetic off to potential contacts such as interior designers and decorators.’’

He claimed that when he was younger his brother and he used to play around modifying old furniture. This could have been office furniture, café furniture or domestic furniture, he claims that he was attracted to taking things apart and being able to create new pieces.

The other piece of café furniture that has been nominated is a barstool that can have bespoke designs added by cutting at the sides. The Bent stool is made from 4 equilateral triangles that have been riveted together.

The young 22 year old designer claims that he got inspiration for the design from the demand of café and restaurant owners looking for different and fashionable designs. As it stands he has managed to find a manufacturer for the furniture in Hong Kong however he plans to change the material used to Aluminium to make the chair lighter and ready for commercial production.

Whenever there is a party or an event, furniture is needed. Now you could go down the route of buying or hiring some café tables and café chairs, or if the event is outdoors perhaps some aluminium furniture or some rattan chairs and tables. There is another option however that will definitely get your guests talking and will almost certainly be the highlight of the party and that is illuminated furniture.

The most sophisticated furniture currently available in this department is manufactured by Illuminated Event Hire in Australia. They offer a huge range of furniture that has 16 different colour options along with 4 different strobe settings all controlled by an infrared remote. Battery powered that lasts up to anywhere between 12 and 20 hours, these items range from modular bar units, ottomans, cubes, bench seats, even café tables and banquet tables.

Unfortunately this is manufactured in Australia and only available for hire in Australia. As the technology progresses I am sure that such complex and technical furniture will be available in the UK soon and we at Café Reality will be there to welcome this with open arms.

For those that are looking for something similar but can’t afford to spend a small fortune on this type of party piece furniture, we do have some budget cubes that cantain led technology available to you.

The first are the light up stools. These are powered by mains electricity and available in white, red, blue or green. These are for use indoors or outdoors and are available for delivery within 7-10 working days from order.

The second option is the multi coloured light up stools. These are battery powered and include a remote control and has 4 different colour options.

The hotel and hospitality industry isn’t the easiest of sectors to ‘make it’ in. There is a lot of competition in this area and in order to stand out you have to provide a service and area that gives the customer a positive lasting memory and ensures that their stay is pleasurable as you want them to return in future.

First impressions can be a deciding factor on this, as in some cases bad first impressions can cause a customer to cancel or perhaps cut short their stay. It is for this reason that the décor is up to standard in the reception and bar areas. Purchasing the right furniture is hugely important as it is just as important as the service

The reception area is the first place your customers will see and having a professional reception counter or reception desk will give your customers the right impression. Not only this but the bar and restaurant area should be well planned out and by spending a little bit extra on aesthetically pleasing comfortable café chairs and tables or restaurant furniture will help the customers to relax as you will want them to stay within the hotel, that way they will spend more money.

Space planning is important as you want to make sure your diners are not too close together but still provide an area that maximises on space. You also want to make sure that your staff can move freely around the restaurant area so make sure that the restaurant tables are at the safe distance away from each other in order to do this.

Finally the colour scheme even down to the colours of the chairs is important. You want to make sure that everything works well together and complements each other. Planning all of this, can be very tricky and there are furniture dealers that will be willing to help you for a small fee, however there are others such as Café Reality that will provide a 3D design and advise you on the right type of furniture for you, for free.

We have a number of contract bar stools on our web site suitable for commercial use. The Ensor bar stool is a stackable option with a contemporary style based loosely on the Zed bar stool design.  The tubular frame is available in either a chrome or Hammerscale.The padded seat is in a black or white faux leather or there is a show wood beech seat option. This bar stool has the additional feature of being stackable allowing easy and convenient storage when not in use. A trolley is also available which will take up to 30 of these bar stools A new entrant to out commercial bar stool section is the Skipton bar stool. This bar stool is held in the stock for a 7-10  day delivery. The contemporary one piece shell of the bar stool seat is available in a beech or walnut veneer finish. The bar stool frame is in chrome and constructed from heavy duty 19mm diameter steel tube The three sided frame allows this bar stools to be stacked. The frame also includes a cross frame which adds strength to the bar stool frame as well as providing a convenient footrest. A very popular choice the Gio bar stool consists of a seat and backrest constructed from recycled polypropylene available in a number of bright and vibrant colours. The bar stool frame is manufactured from anodised steel. This bar stool is UV light resistant and waterproof and is therefore suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The Gio bar stool is also stackable. The Pinocolada bar stool is also one of our best selling bar stools its attractive, contemporary frame is offered in a silver or chrome options. The comfortable seat has an increased amount of cut foam and can be upholstered in a number of fabric and vinyl option. This is a made. to order bar stool and is on a lead time of 4-5 weeks from order. All four bar stools featured in this article are delivered assembled and ready to use. Please contact our sales team for more exciting offers on commercial bar stools and bar furniture

When looking to renovate, replace or simply modernise your bar, restaurant or café, you will undoubtedly consider changing your furniture and possibly its design.

While modern techniques and materials used in the manufacture of café furniture offer significantly more durable and practical products than those of the past, they do not have an infinite life. Table and chairs that are starting to look a bit “tired” or obsolete can often affect the perception and comfort of customers which, in the longer term can have a negative impact on revenue as they transfer their allegiance to another.
Ensuring your premises look, clean and hygienic is essential to attracting repeat customers and at Café Reality you will be able to buy from our vast selection of café furniture which will meet even the most exacting business need.

Specialist café furniture suppliers make full use of their buying power and expertise to source top quality products at extremely competitive rates so that their customers can enjoy quality furniture for less. The products on offer can vary from the very functional and practical, contemporary aluminium bistro furniture which can be used both indoors and outdoors, to the extremely elegant and luxurious upholstered bar and café furniture.

With the wonders of modern technology, it doesn’t even need to be a chore to see just what is available. Much of the café furniture available can be viewed online nowadays and supplied in a variety of colours to complement the interior decoration and enhance the ambience of any room.

When you own a bar you want people to come and spend time in your place, have a drink and relax. That after all is why you opened a bar. You are in the business of providing a relaxing place for people to socialise and have a drink.

You want your bar to be popular so that people come often that your business can be profitable. So the question every bar owner asks is whether to go for functional bar furniture or to concentrate on looks. First of all you have to think of your target market; what do you hope to achieve and what group of clientele you want to attract.

Cater to your clients

If you wish to create a minimalistic bar-lounge, your type of furniture should be very specific with sleek lines. When you want to create a contemporary bar you would concentrate more on functional bar furniture. At Cafe Reality we understand that there are many different groups of clients to cater for.

That is why we offer a wide selection that would allow you to furnish your bar in whatever style you prefer. The main criteria for all bar furniture are that your clients must be able to sit comfortably and relax.

You need to make them feel welcome. Squeezing in too many pieces of bulky bar furniture is not a good idea. You need to balance the furniture you choose with the actual room size so people can move about easily. Look at your bar critically and see if what you plan to buy is practical for the space and will be appealing to your clients.

The UK is well-known for its pub and bar culture and you will find these establishments not only in cities and large towns, but in villages too. This means there is no shortage of bars that cater to every type of client you can possibly think of today.

To make your bar stand out as a place customers want to come to for a drink and to relax, you need to choose your bar furniture wisely. We know how important the right bar furniture is for our customers.

To assist, we not only bring you the highest quality furniture but we offer extra services. We support our clients with proposals for design and space planning to assist them in their choices. This service is free of charge wherever possible.

Furniture to suit the establishment

For most bar owners, it is top priority to choose bar furniture that makes their bar look unique and memorable. That is obviously important, but this has to be coupled to other factors as well. Your bar furniture must be a practical investment, so quality and durability is important.

Then, you must choose furniture that fits in with and compliments the overall theme of your bar. The bar furniture must be a factor that attracts customers, as this is what they see as they walk through the door.

Size is hugely important as the furniture must fit in well within the actual bar space. People come to bars to unwind, relax and have a good time. This means the bar furniture must be supremely comfortable and make them feel welcome so that they stay for longer periods of time.

If you’re thinking of opening a bar, or have done so already, we know just how thorny and complex it can be. The bar industry is a tough one to crack, with financial considerations, decor, employees to subsidise, the list is endless. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, because your bar furniture needs are going to be taken care of by Cafe Reality.

Whether your decor is stylish and trendy, classic and comfortable, or chic and modish, we have a wide selection of bar furniture for you to choose from on an online store to do all your browsing. Not only do we offer the best quality and service in the United Kingdom, but we also have free delivery, discounts for bulk orders and instant credit.

Our assortments range from - to name a few - Adria, with a chrome or aluminium silver frame which come in a variety of finishes, including wood, Kendal, Phoemix or Advantage, Microfibre, Renna and artificial leather. The Azurro brand is also available with the finishes listed. The Bistro Jazz 4 leg stool has a worktop height and is available in a range of finishes.

The Dolly bar stool has a chrome or aluminium silver frame, and is finished with wood. Those are just some of the designs we have available in a variety of trendy colours, at an easily affordable cost. This is yet another reason why Cafe Reality has the bar furniture for you.