Innovative Bar Design Venues

Bar design techniques and styles have changed dramatically over the years. The demand for modern bar design has increased as venues realise that this is key to the success of their business. Gone are the dark and dingy functional spaces of old, and in come the stylish design statements that customers have come to expect from top-notch venues.

Hitting the right note is essential as getting it wrong can be a costly mistake and many bars will go through several re-fits and transformations during their funtional life-cycle. Good Bar design is the difference between success and failure.

ChelseaFC

Some venues may wish to create a serene and relaxing experience in which to while away the hours, whilst others may wish to produce a full on assault on the senses. In any case, the bar design should address the following issues. -

Is the Bar space a nice place to be?

Does it make you want to spend time there and return?

Is the design sympathetic to the venue as a whole?

Is the lighting effective without blinding the customers?

Does the design reflect the branding culture of the client?

Is the design practical for the customers and staff?

Are the materials hard wearing?

Does the design allow for expansion

These days, it isn't just about designing stand-alone bars and pubs in the high-street. Many other types of venues and public spaces and now have bar areas such as football clubs, hotels, universities and racetracks all have bars. These tend to raise other design criteria which need to be addressed in the design and manufacture. For example -

Chelsea FC

If you've ever been to the Chelsea Blues Bar you will have noticed the metallic painted glass front panels and stylish illuminated light boxes. All are designed to meet crowd loading standards.

Wolverhampton Race Course

The Bars and Interior at Wolverhampton Racecourse have black granite finishes both on the bars and dining tables. These would have been designed and built from scratch.

Leicester Tigers

The Leicester Tigers new ground has Concourse Bars, Executive Bars and a Reception Counter. All of these have a common design theme. From the huge illuminated stainless steel columns in the entrance to the illuminated white painted glass front panels and black granite tops on the Executive Bars, this is an attractive and inviting space.

So next you go out for a drink or meal, take the time to have look around you and try to appreciate the skill, design and vision that went into producing the atmosphere and space.

Innovative Bar Design Venues