Restaurant Design Services — Development & Consultation

Create a restaurant environment that works as beautifully as it looks. Design in Rhythm combines hospitality strategy, space planning, photorealistic visualization, sourcing, procurement, and installation support to help restaurateurs shape memorable dining experiences. From first concept to final styling, every decision is built around guest flow, atmosphere, operational needs, and the story your space should tell.

Elegant restaurant interior with warm lighting and custom seating

Our Restaurant Design Services

Strategic restaurant interiors, visualization, procurement, custom furnishings, bar design, and installation support from concept to completion.

Restaurant Design

End-to-end restaurant interiors that shape guest perception, improve flow, and create memorable dining atmospheres through space planning, color, materials, furnishings, sourcing, and delivery.

Design Visualization

Photorealistic 3D renderings, 2D floor plans, elevations, and mood boards help you understand the finished restaurant before products are ordered or installation begins.

Sourcing Procurement

Premium furniture, lighting, finishes, accessories, and custom pieces are sourced through trusted vendors, artisans, brands, and makers, with procurement and logistics fully managed.

Custom Furniture

One-of-a-kind restaurant furniture tailored to your floor plan, concept, and durability needs, built with commercial-grade standards and a refined hospitality feel.

Bar Design

Design support for bars and beverage-focused spaces, blending lighting, furnishings, atmosphere, and guest energy into a cohesive hospitality experience.

Build Installation

Coordination, construction support, logistics, installation, and final styling bring approved concepts to life while keeping contractors, vendors, deliveries, and finishing details aligned.

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Our Restaurant Design Process

Discover Your Restaurant Vision

Every project starts with a focused conversation about your restaurant concept, audience, references, service style, operational needs, and desired atmosphere. The team listens first, then translates your story into a clear creative and functional direction.

Visualize the Complete Experience

Source and Procure Every Detail

Coordinate Build and Logistics

Install and Style the Space

Designed To Impress

Success Stories

See how thoughtful hospitality design transforms guest experience, brand perception, and operational confidence.

"I worked with Jon on a number of design projects for our new multifamily development in Downtown Long Beach, including two model units and enhancing the common areas. Not only was Jon easy to work with on a personal level, but he quickly acclimated himself with the project's in-place design..."

Bob G.
Bob G.
The Design in Rhythm Difference

Why Choose Design in Rhythm?

Design in Rhythm brings strategy, creativity, and execution together for restaurant spaces that perform.

Hospitality Expertise

Over a decade of hospitality experience guides every restaurant layout, guest moment, and operational decision.

Visual Accuracy

Products are sourced before renderings, so approved visuals align with real furnishings, finishes, and materials.

Single Contact

One team manages vendors, procurement, logistics, contractors, installation, and styling from kickoff to walkthrough.

Exclusive Access

Access trade vendors, artisans, brands, and custom makers relied on by leading design firms.

Meet The Design Team

Meet the creatives behind thoughtful hospitality interiors.

Portrait of Jon Wheat, Founder and Creative Director of Design in Rhythm

Jon Wheat

Founder & Creative Director

Jon Wheat is the Founder and Creative Director of Design in Rhythm, bringing a unique perspective to interior design shaped by his background as a musician. After over a decade designing homes, commercial spaces, and boutique hotel environments for industry leaders, Jon founded Design in Rhythm to create a firm where client stories take center stage. His musical roots inform his philosophy that every space should have rhythm, harmony, and a distinct voice. Jon leads the creative vision across residential and hospitality projects in markets including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Boston, Las Vegas, Washington DC, and New Jersey. He is committed to a discovery process that uncovers what clients truly want, delivering spaces that are authentically theirs from concept to final installation.

Portrait of Sofia Marquez, Designer at Design in Rhythm

Sofia Marquez

Designer

Sofia Marquez is a Designer at Design in Rhythm, known for her detail-obsessed approach and genuine dedication to each client's vision. Sofia brings a thoughtful eye to every project, ensuring that clients not only envision the full potential of a space but feel truly thrilled about its possibilities. Working across boutique hospitality and residential projects, she translates complex design concepts into tangible, photorealistic renderings and curated product selections that reflect each client's unique story. Sofia collaborates closely with the full project team — from procurement to installation — to ensure a seamless, end-to-end experience. Her commitment to precision and client satisfaction makes her an essential part of Design in Rhythm's integrated design process.

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David Chen

Procurement & Logistics Manager

David Chen serves as Procurement and Logistics Manager at Design in Rhythm, playing a critical role in ensuring every project is delivered flawlessly from sourcing to final installation. Leveraging the firm's exclusive network of trusted vendors, artisans, brands, and custom furniture makers built over more than a decade, David oversees the procurement of materials and furnishings with precision and care. He manages the full logistics pipeline — coordinating shipments, staging, and delivery sequencing — so that nothing is left to chance. David's work ensures that what clients see in their renderings is exactly what arrives on-site, eliminating the stress of vendor coordination and contractor management and delivering a truly seamless project experience.

Portrait of Colin Flynn, Business Development and Marketing at Design in Rhythm

Colin Flynn

Business Development/Marketing

Colin Flynn leads Business Development and Marketing at Design in Rhythm, driving the firm's growth strategy through client acquisition, brand positioning, and strategic partnerships. He oversees all marketing efforts — including digital presence, social media, advertising, and public relations — ensuring the company's design aesthetic and voice are seamlessly represented across every platform. Working closely with the design team, Colin identifies new business opportunities and fosters relationships with developers, architects, and high-net-worth clients to secure both residential and commercial projects. He also manages proposal development, contract negotiations, and pipeline management, leveraging market insights to position Design in Rhythm as a leader in the luxury interior design industry across its key markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I design my restaurant?

Start by defining your restaurant’s concept, guest experience, service style, seating goals, and operational needs. Design in Rhythm begins with discovery, then develops space plans, mood boards, material direction, and photorealistic 3D renderings. This allows you to understand flow, atmosphere, furniture, lighting, and finishes before products are ordered or installation begins.

What is included in restaurant design consultation?

Why is professional restaurant design important?

Can I see my restaurant design before it is built?

Do you help with restaurant furniture and procurement?

Can you design custom restaurant furniture?

How long does a restaurant design project take?

Do you offer a free restaurant design consultation?

Still Have Restaurant Design Questions?

Connect with Design in Rhythm for clear answers and next steps.

Restaurant Design Markets

Design in Rhythm supports hospitality and restaurant projects across key U.S. design markets.

6 Markets

Service Area

Consultations

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Over a Decade

Experience

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Tell us where your restaurant project is planned.

Trusted Design Expertise

Awards and Recognition

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Hospitality Experience

More than ten years designing hospitality spaces.

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Trusted Partner

Trusted by notable commercial and lifestyle brands.

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End-to-End Service

Integrated design, procurement, logistics, and installation.

Start Designing a Restaurant Guests Remember

Share your restaurant vision, timeline, and goals. The Design in Rhythm team will help define next steps for concept development, visualization, sourcing, and implementation.

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