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Chef Tony, KC, and designer Heather Robinson get into the crucial elements of successful restaurant design, from balancing aesthetics with profitability to creating memorable spaces that enhance customer experiences. Heather shares her practical insights on space planning, lighting, seating variety, and often-overlooked design opportunities from decades of experience.

Some great takeaways you will get in this episode:

• Restaurant design success hinges on positive customer experience and profitability
• Efficient kitchen design allows for more revenue-generating dining space 
• "Functional decor" maximizes impact while minimizing costs
• Warm lighting (2700 Kelvin) enhances both food appearance and customer experience
• Multiple seating types create diverse dining experiences even in small spaces (and how many types you should have)
• Bathrooms and doorways offer opportunities for memorable design moments
• Regular refreshes (every 5-7 years) maintain restaurant relevance
• Commercial-grade materials prevent costly replacements within 18 months
• Finding a designer who balances creativity with practical knowledge is essential
• Never copy another restaurant's design, create something authentic to your vision

Connect with Heather's design firm Within Interior Design: https://www.withindesigns.com/ 

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withininteriordesign/

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