A restaurant booth made to your specifications can give you as a restaurant owner a measure of control over the design of your establishment that other restaurant furniture does not offer. The number of choices you as a consumer are able to make actually give you a substantial part in designing the booth. When ordering a custom booth you determine the booth’s shape, size, back design, upholstery type and style. The number of available options gives you the opportunity to help in the creation of a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture.
Commissioning a vendor to construct a custom dining booth for your establishment begins with you as a consumer knowing what type of booth you need for your venue. First of all, you must consider your space and how the booth will fit in with the rest of your restaurant furniture. You must determine how much space you have available, what shape of booth will best serve the flow of your restaurant and what style is right for your venue. While the seemingly endless possibilities are exciting, you may want to consult the help of an expert with experience in restaurant seating layout to help you make the right choices.
It is essential that when setting out on the creation of your custom booth, you trust the manufacturer that is building it and can be confident that your new piece of custom furniture will be well-constructed. Your vendor should follow this procedure when constructing your booth:
1) Drawing a blueprint
The first step in building a restaurant booth is taking all of the specifications that the customer has requested and drawing a blueprint. Only by properly planning the booth can the vendor be certain of giving the customer what he wants.
2) Compiling quality materials
Top quality wood is the key material in building a well-constructed booth. The base and structure of a booth are constructed of 2-by-4 boards. Like in all wood restaurant furniture, the strength of the wood, screws and braces makes the difference between furniture that is built to last and furniture that will have to be replaced in a matter of one or two years. A manufacturer that specializes in making commercial furniture will likely have a better understanding of how to make a booth that can stand up to everyday restaurant use. Restaurant furniture requires much better construction than furniture designed for home use.
The upholstery and stuffing material, optional for the back and/or seat, depends on the specifications of the customer. Most booths are made with either vinyl or fabric upholstery, although some establishments employ booths with a wooden back.
3) Constructing the booth
Constructing the booth begins with cutting the wood pieces used for the frame.
“L” shaped panels are used for the sides, with the seat portion running across them horizontally.
A sheet of plywood is used for the lower part of the frame.
The back is made with the 2-by-4 boards and finished with plywood on top.
Durable wood screws and metal brackets are used to connect the frame and add extra strength and durability.
The upholstery is applied last, with nylon or fabric attached to the seat and/or back base and stuffing is packed in and secured.
4) Testing
The complete booth should then undergo a series of stress tests to ensure that it meets the industry standard. Only when the booth has been approved can it be delivered to the customer where it will undoubtedly enhance the seating plan of the restaurant for years to come.