When it comes to creating a memorable dining experience, every detail counts. And one often overlooked detail is the restaurant ceiling. The ceiling can set the tone for the entire space, creating a sense of ambiance and adding to the overall aesthetic. From intricate designs to unique materials, restaurant ceilings have the power to elevate the dining experience and leave a lasting impression on customers. So, let’s checkout some unique ceiling designs from around the world and take your restaurant fitout project to the next level! Create a Dramatic Effect with a Statement Ceiling. If you wan ..read more

As we zoom through 2023, there are many interior design trends that are coming to the fore. Whether you are thinking of a cafe fitout, an office refurbishment or a restaurant make-over, Liteco Projects Sydney, can help you incorporate these new elements into your space or inspire you to explore new directions. Trend One: Maximalism Minimalism has been a popular trend for many years now. We are all familiar with simple, uncluttered spaces, interiors with clean lines, bare essentials, pared back colours and monochromatic palettes. Image Source However, in recent years there has been a shift tow ..read more

Every December, the world’s leading colour authority, Pantone, announces a colour that they feel best encapsulates the mood of the coming year. The Colour of the Year for 2023 is Viva Magenta a hot pink. Pantone describes this as a powerful and empowering colour, “an unconventional red for an unconventional time”. “Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration …” Viva Magenta 18-1750 is a colour that is rooted in nature – and comes from the red family. Leatrice Eiseman, CEO of Pantone, says that in this age of technolog ..read more

In Part One of our Definitive Guide to a Successful Restaurant or Café business Fit-Out we learnt about: Creating a Business Plan (& sticking to it) Setting a Budget (but not skimping on the kitchen) Location, Location, Location Hiring a Fit-out Company Design Dreams (plus practicalities) In Part Two we will look at: Timelines (plan, plan and plan again) Marketing (shout about it) Staff (hire well) Open (soft launch) Repeat (eat, sleep, repeat) 6. Timelines Plan, plan and plan again: Keeping on track, sticking to your timeline, can be one of the hardest things – that is why it is imp ..read more

Colours for a Post Pandemic World   We are fast approaching the end of the year – which means – Dulux Colour Forecast for 2023 is out. Based on extensive research, both locally & globally, the forecast reveals what tones and trends we can expect to see more of next year. Dulux 3 palettes feature a mix of earth drawn neutrals, natural textures and a range of vibrant colours for a post pandemic world. The main themes are Balance, Connect, Revive.   Balance – the need for Calm “Uncertainty creates a need to restore the balance in our lives”. The Inspiration: Balance features serene ..read more

Modern offices, big & small, have fallen in love with the idea of breakout areas. So, what exactly constitutes an office breakout area and why should you include one in your office fitout? Read on to find out why.   What is an office breakout area? A breakout space can be defined by any area without a fixed use. At a very base level, it could be just a grouping of chairs, or at the other extreme, a well-designed, experimental space. It is an alternative space for employees to gather away from their desks, for informal meetings, collaborations, employee catchups or just a place to rela ..read more

Office culture isn’t what it used to be – “workspace” and “place of work” have become somewhat indistinguishable. Following on from our post on hot office design trends, we acknowledge that today’s companies need to rely on critical components such as flexibility and agility to increase growth and stay on top of their game. The big prominent players – Google, Xero, Airbnb – already know this, and they are leading the revolution, redefining what an office can be. Technology is combined with creativity to transform workspaces into smart, spaces where workers want to be. When grey walls and drab ..read more

Due to the pandemic, the world of office fitouts is moving faster than ever before – this has had an impact on working styles and, in turn, office interior design trends. So here we look at hot office design trends that are picking up pace in 2022. Read on for our top 3 trends. Design Trend Number One: Biophilic Design The Living Future Institute of Australia defines Biophilic Design as: “the practice of connecting people and the natural world of which people are part – within our built environments and communities”. Put simply – in terms of office fitouts – this means incorporating nature int ..read more

Consider these 2 statistics: More than 70% of customers visit a restaurant once and never go back 82% of companies agree that retention is cheaper than acquisition As new customers are often harder to attract, it makes logical sense to concentrate on building loyalty with those customers who have already visited your café or restaurant. So how are you going to create loyalty – well, here are some top tips, some totally simple, some a little more time consuming to help you get there.   Smile Be friendly. Smile. Train your staff to smile and it will pay off ten-fold.   Allow for Wal ..read more

In Part One of our Definitive Guide to a Successful Restaurant or Café business Fit-Out we learnt about: Creating a Business Plan (& sticking to it) Setting a Budget (but not skimping on the kitchen) Location, Location, Location Hiring a Fit-out Company Design Dreams (plus practicalities) In Part Two we will look at: Timelines (plan, plan and plan again) Marketing (shout about it) Staff (hire well) Open (soft launch) Repeat (eat, sleep, repeat) 6. Timelines Plan, plan and plan again: Keeping on track, sticking to your timeline, can be one of the hardest things – that is why it is imp ..read more