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Musical chairs

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Music often brings joy for those who appreciate the very beauty that can be found in the sounds produced by the audible stimuli. Music is one key ingredient that you will need when creating the perfect setting in your restaurant, as well as the correct restaurant furniture and accessories.

Imagine you are the proud owner of a Michelin starred restaurant, situated in the heart of London known for the most delectable food, judging by the number of regular customers at your outlet. Imagine for a moment you are walking through the restaurant and what you observe makes you very proud to be the owner of such a well established eatery.

If you can picture how successful your restaurant looks, then you can probably picture the tables, chairs and other restaurant furniture which has created such an incredible ambience. On the other end of the restaurant, your eyes take you to the bar area, cordoned off and almost separate from the dining room area of your restaurant where you see some of the regular faces who have decided to just paint the town red.

Amongst these customers is the bar you have created from scratch. Imagine the ambience and warm atmosphere created by the décor and bar furniture you have sourced. If you can picture this then you will no doubt have realised how important the right restaurant furniture can be.

Here at Café Reality, we can help make your restaurant dream become a reality with the wide variety of restaurant furniture and accessories we stock.

Getting the perfect balance in your restaurant furniture

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Balance is key when setting up you own café or bistro. The balance we are referring to relates to the food, the atmosphere, the surroundings, and most of all the furniture.

Our select range of restaurant furniture is especially designed for intimate spaces. The intimate nature of spaces found in places such as restaurants cannot be underestimated. Our designed restaurant furniture speaks volumes of your patrons’ personalities as they prepare to sit down for meals in your establishment.

You are more-or-less welcoming customers into your abode for an evening out, and you will need to create a subtle ambience, especially for couples. The type of restaurant furniture you choose to have in your restaurant is an important factor in creating this.

This can be easily achieved by choosing the correct table and chairs. We at Café Reality will be glad to assist you with some of our most authentic restaurant furniture, as we fully understand that the key to success often is quality, an ethos we firmly believe in.

So whether you require a new range of select furniture, or simply need to add onto your already existing furniture, Café Reality would like to take you on a furniture journey. Let’s help you take your furniture from being mediocre to simply outstanding.

The next time a couple will dine at your restaurant, they will be in total harmony with their surroundings, including the very chairs they sit on, whilst waiting for their food in a setting of complete romance.

The 3D files

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Distinguished Dinnertime Dining: The three Ds. Although we at Café Reality have invented the distinguished dinner time dining concept, our emphasis is mainly on Distinguished, as we believe that every meal occasion is one to be cherished and every moment to be savoured in the most distinguished fashion imaginable.

And whilst we remain one of the largest industrial retailers of distinguished canteen furniture, restaurant furniture and bistro furniture, we do not forget the individual household in our 3D concept. For you may find yourself alone at home, having to cook and entertain yourself whilst everyone is out of town, on business trips, seminars and what have you.

Café Reality brings to you the individual, smart and comforting home furniture that you may organise around your lounge area, providing more space for relaxation. Our range of distinguished Hoffman Cubis is for you to simply seat your body in the luxury and comfort of genuine leather, whilst you make yourself comfortable in front of the television as you prepare for your evening with popcorn and crisps for the next season of your favourite show.

But if you are not the television type when you are alone at home, and prefer to just relax with a book or drift away in your own thoughts, then we have a great offer for you: Our Eames rocking chair.

These are so distinguished in their design as these chairs have a phenomenal quality: they seem to bring that distinguished flavour along as one quietly rocks away on them.

Looks or function in bar furniture?

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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.

What to look for in Bistro furniture

Friday, September 18th, 2009

When it comes to refurnishing your bistro or opening a new one, there are so many things to tend to. One of those things is your new bistro furniture. As much as you might like to choose bistro furniture that you like the look of, it is about more than just that.

Choosing the right bistro furniture for your needs takes much consideration and deliberation. Here are some pointers of what to look for in your bistro furniture.

Making your choice

We offer you a wide range of top quality bistro furniture to choose from and that is exactly what you need to look for; quality and durability. Your bistro is going to be a high traffic area and you need furniture that will stand up to the job. Quality furniture like ours will not start to look shabby two weeks into use and it certainly won’t break easily.

You also need to make sure that the bistro furniture that you choose is stylish and that it fits in and compliments your bistro’s overall décor and theme. Furniture that stands out like a sore thumb won’t be easy on the eye or do much toward creating a great atmosphere.

No matter what the quality, nothing is worth paying overinflated prices for. Comfort is also a huge factor, if your furniture is not comfortable; your customers will leave quickly and never come back.

The more comfortable you can make your customers with every aspect of your new bistro furniture, the more likely they are to spend lots of time there when they visit. And they are more likely to come back again.

Picking out café furniture

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Before you endeavour to start up and furnish your own café, you need to take a few moments to think about what a café means to you. Think about all the great experiences you have had in a café.

Isn’t that what you want your café to be like for other people? Creating the perfect café is about more than it just looking good. It is about feeling good, the food tasting good and offering great service. It is about atmosphere and the way all the elements of your café come together.

Making the right furniture choice

The type of café furniture that you choose for your own café will depend entirely on the atmosphere you want to create. Everything comes down to atmosphere; even the food and drink that you serve is dependant on it.

We have a wide selection of café furniture from ultra modern to comfortable and relaxed. We are sure to offer something that will suit your new café perfectly. Café furniture is vitally important for creating the right look and the right atmosphere.

It plays a huge role in the décor of your café as well as how comfortable people feel while visiting. Café furniture can be the difference between a good café and a great one that people will travel across town to visit. Yes, café furniture really is that important to your café, that is why we put so much effort into bringing you simply the best products.

Choosing cafe furniture takes thought

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Anyone that thinks choosing cafe furniture is something that can be done in two minutes is sadly mistaken. Choosing the perfect cafe furniture means looking at more than just the furniture’s good looks and that it matches your existing décor.

We have been in the business of supplying cafe furniture for a long time. We have learned that clients often need advice when choosing cafe furniture. That is why part of our services include proposals for design and space planning. This is free of charge under most circumstances, to assist clients in making good choices.

Important factors

When choosing cafe furniture you have to look at much more than simply the smart or funky looks that you like. It is all about what your customers want and how they experience using the cafe furniture.

If your customers cannot sit comfortably, or even get onto a tall barstool, they will not come back again. The materials your choice of cafe furniture is manufactured from will be determined by your type of customers. Not only that but also the type of food and beverages you serve

Will you cater to small children and do you serve food that brings a fast turnover of customers? On the other hand, do you cater to the upmarket singles crowd that will spend lazy times drinking, eating and chatting? These are all determining factors for your best choice in cafe furniture, as you have to cater to the needs of your clients.

Bistro furniture with impact

Friday, September 11th, 2009

The word bistro is a Parisian word meaning small restaurant that can seat people indoors and outdoors. That is what typifies bistro furniture; an intimate setting where two or three people sit in comfort to eat, drink, and talk. It is all about the small and cosy setting.

As such, bistro furniture comes in all possible sizes, materials, designs and colours imaginable. Mostly bistro furniture is made to be used indoors as well as outdoors – this means quality is imperative. Obviously, bistro furniture is hugely popular for restaurants and cafes. However, many home owners get bistro furniture for entertainment areas at home.

To enable our clients the best choice, we have sourced bistro furniture of the highest quality that is both durable and stylish. In this way, we offer bistro furniture in such a large variety that all tastes and needs can be satisfied. The furniture must always be in line with the chosen theme of the bistro and be suitable for your specific target market. Your clients must feel at home in their surroundings.

How to choose

When choosing bistro furniture it is obvious to look for high quality and durability. Functionality and style are just as important as clients immediately take notice of the furniture. If you cater to the young adult crowd, you should look at the funky and upbeat designs we have on offer.

The same goes for an older crowd; here your choices will lie within the more classic bistro furniture ranges. Most important, make sure that you choose bistro furniture that will ensure complete comfort for everyone. Bringing these factors together gives you a winning recipe in bistro furniture.

Bar furniture to make you stand out

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

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.

Mistakes to avoid when picking restaurant furniture

Monday, September 7th, 2009

A restaurant is an exciting and fascinating investment for anyone to make. It can turn sour though if you make mistakes when picking out your restaurant furniture. Picking out restaurant furniture is loads of fun; it is much like refurnishing your own home.

However, you are the only one who has to be happy with your home furniture. Your restaurant furniture, on the other hand, has to be enjoyed by many people. We offer you the widest ranges of restaurant, bistro and café furniture.

You will be able to create any atmosphere you like. You can construct any look you wish and cater to any target market when you shop with us. When shopping with us, avoid the following mistakes when picking out restaurant furniture for your restaurant.

Things to avoid

The number one thing to avoid is overspending. Set up a budget and stick to in no matter what. If you do not set up a budget, you have no idea what you can spend on restaurant furniture before you have spent too much. Secondly, you need to study and closely examine why people come to your restaurant and why they go elsewhere. Once you know explicitly what your customers want, you can cater to their needs and their desires.

Now that you have a budget and an idea of what people really want from restaurant furniture, you need to determine what your seating arrangement and capacity will be. Purchasing too much or too little will be a disaster, but if you have to have one or the other, too little is better than too much.

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