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The Dining Experience Guests expect a particular experience in a restaurant, making every detail important no matter how big or small. There is a lot more to the experience than great food and service. The restaurant design should provide a warm, comfortable and inviting space to keep guests coming back again and again. Interior designers
According to the 2015 State of Dining in America survey from Restaurant Development + Design Magazine, results show that loud noise was the second most irritating aspect of what makes people not enjoy their dining experience. Controlling sound is an important aspect in interior design, because it has a major impact on how people feel
As most already know, the design and look of a retail store has a major impact on how customers react when entering a space.  Paying attention to store design can help make or break its success.  A design that is in-tune with today’s trends, piques customers’ interest and showcases a brand concept–leaving a lasting impression
ATI was challenged to provide a low-maintenance surface that fit with the style of an iconic American brand, the Airstream Classic. BACKGROUND: In 1929, Wally Byam set out to build a sleek, light-weight travel trailer with all the commodities of home. Some 85 years later, his iconic Airstream trailer remains a symbol of American adventure
ATI was challenged to make a modern restaurant feel like it was built in 1920. BACKGROUND: In the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina, lies a pearl of a hotel known as the O. Henry, and its equally charming restaurant, the Green Valley Grill. Unless you’re a local, you would never guess that this charming and
Guest Blog by Katherine Oakes from Modernize [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you’ve stocked a cabinet full of booze, spirits, and mixers that would impress even the best mixologist, then it’s time you take your supplies out of hiding and give them a proper place to live: in your own home bar. Whether you are entertaining guests with elaborate
Office design is vital to both employees and customers.  For employees who spend a large part of their day in an office, it is crucial to create a space that’s functional, visually appealing, comfortable, and inviting—all of which promote productivity and efficiency.  For customers, office design sets the tone for a business and tells a
Every day, more and more healthcare facilities are remodeling and revamping their design aesthetic to coincide with evidence-based design trends and ideas.  This design development is largely due to extensive research proving that our surroundings and the built environment have a profound impact on our health, well-being, and healing process. What is evidence-based design? According
Modern and fresh wall designs are an important interior design element in creating beautiful interiors.  Decorating with three-dimensional laminate wall panels is a stunning alternative to flat, empty walls because it creates an interesting and eye-catching design.  With MirroFlex wall panels, you can explore and enjoy textures to bring a space to life, rather than
ATI’s Fusion program allows you to combine artwork and a substrate to create a variety of architectural surface solutions, unique to your particular need and taste.  But, how do you choose and image?  Looking through pages and pages of stock images or trying to come up with a design of your own can be an
Adaptive reuse refers to reusing or transforming an existing site or building for a purpose other than what is was originally intended.  Some examples include turn-of-the-century mill buildings that become store fronts and offices or old office buildings that are transformed into luxury apartments.  Whatever the case may be, adaptive reuse has the potential to
Hospitality design, unlike many other industries, relies heavily on the built environment.  Guests want and expect a particular experience, making every detail important.  One trend that is showing up more and more is for hotels to feel more like home, as if it is a familiar vacation home.  Hospitality designers have to balance the functionality
In today’s face-paced world, it seems more difficult than ever for retail stores to grab people’s attention through displays.  That means that retailers have to work harder to create retail displays that attracts attention, communicates the store’s products, values, and branding all while remaining modular and cost-effective. The main goal of displays is to attract customers.
Using metal laminate in interior design has become an increasingly popular choice of substrate across all industries from hospitality to retail to residential design.  It has versatility unlike any other material in producing creative, detailed interior designs.  In recent years, even the look and feel of metal laminate has adapted to meet the ever changing styles