One of the most important features of restaurant design is the lighting—not only for the customer experience, but also for the appearance of the food and drink. Whether you’re a fast casual or fine dining establishment, lighting is a make-or break-factor. That’s why we’re sharing a five-step guide to properly lighting your restaurant.

Opening a commercial business is a very rewarding yet complex experience. When you’re in the process of designing your establishment, the restrooms are often the last thing on your mind. But due to their many code requirements, restrooms should actually be toward the top of your to-do list—especially if you want to prevent unexpected roadblocks that could affect your timeline or budget.

Bring the outside indoors by incorporating elements of nature like plants, wood, stone, and running water into your commercial spaces. Incorporating biophilic interior design in commercial spaces provide physiological benefits like reducing stress levels, elevating mood, fostering creativity, all of which lead to improvements in the experience. Humans have a natural instinct to be connected to nature. Biophilic design is the perfect way to foster that connection.