Bar and Nightclub interior design, layout, and equipment articles. Tips and strategies from industry experts covering bar design projects of the leaders in the on-premise industry.
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Bar Design: Stop Focusing On The Wrong Things March 26, 2013
Design experts Nancy Hadley and Tobin Ellis encouraged attendees at NCB Show to ask themselves some simple questions about the design of their venues. Here is what they had to say about the ever changing industry. More>>
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Lionel Ohayon Reveals the Importance of Design January 29, 2013
Club design is as much an art as it is a science. Many factors go into the decisions that define the final product. Lionel Ohayon is at the helm of ICRAVE, one of the foremost design firms in the country and Nightclub & Bar caught up with him this week.More>>
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The Designs of Beers January 21, 2013
Jeffrey Beers International has been one of the big names in hospitality design since the 90's. Some of the more high profile projects include a huge chunk of the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, Japonais restaurant in several cities...More>>
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How Would Design Expert Nancy Hadley, From Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue”, Improve Your “Curb Appeal”? January 18, 2013
How would she help increase your product sales through cost effective design? Don't miss your chance to win a free "on a budget" consultation from Nancy at the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas.More>>
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10 Reasons to Walk Through Your Own Front Door September 11, 2012
While entering the property through the back door may be expedient, it’s a practice that prevents us from appreciating what our guests’ experience when they approach the front of our establishment. More>>
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Sell More Products Through Back Bar Design May 30, 2012
What does a customer see first when he/she walks through your front door? If the brightest and most interesting items are refrigeration coolers and video games then you are missing an opportunity to advertise your most important products – beverages.More>>
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Understanding the Backbar May 23, 2012
I believe the backbar — including an owner’s taste in well brands — is one of a bar’s most underutilized revenue sources. Owners should treat these bar elements as valuable real estate. More>>
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Introducing a Feature to Your Bar May 9, 2012
One of the best things a bar owner can do to distinguish his or her establishment is to install what I call a “feature”: a design element that sets the bar apart from its competition and makes it stick in the mind of a first-time customer. More>>
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What’s Your Sign? April 11, 2012
How do you draw attention to your business and attract new and returning customers? Unless you are billing yourself as an exclusive, members-only speakeasy, you want to be extremely visible from the road. More>>
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How Color and Light Affect Interactions February 29, 2012
Too often, bar owners select colors, then design and light their spaces with no thought to the atmosphere they are creating. The colors you choose for your business will drive the mood in your space; the way you light the space can accent or detract from the color palette.More>>
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