Expert Restaurant Design & Build Services

Design in Rhythm creates restaurant interiors that work beautifully from first impression to final service. From concept development and photorealistic visualization to sourcing, procurement, construction support, installation, and styling, our integrated team helps restaurant owners shape memorable guest experiences while reducing the stress of coordinating vendors, trades, shipments, and finishing details.

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Our Restaurant Design & Build Services

End-to-end restaurant design, sourcing, procurement, build coordination, installation, and styling from one integrated team.

Restaurant Design

We design restaurant interiors that captivate guests, support service flow, and express your brand story through thoughtful space planning, atmosphere, materials, furnishings, and finishing details.

Design Visualization

See your concept before installation begins with photorealistic 3D renderings, 2D floor plans, mood boards, elevations, and detailed visuals grounded in real sourced products.

Sourcing Procurement

Access trusted vendors, artisans, brands, and custom makers while our team manages purchasing, contracts, order tracking, warehousing, inspections, and delivery coordination.

Custom Furniture

Create one-of-a-kind seating, tables, banquettes, and feature pieces tailored to your space, built to commercial-grade standards with comfort and visual character.

Build Installation

Bring the approved design to life with construction support, contractor coordination, logistics, installation management, and final styling handled as one seamless operation.

Bar Design

Design a bar experience that anchors the room with lighting, furnishing, layout, finishes, and atmosphere that reflect your restaurant’s energy and service style.

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Our Restaurant Design Build Process

Discover Your Restaurant Vision

Every project begins with conversation. We uncover your restaurant’s story, guest expectations, operational needs, visual references, budget considerations, and timeline so the design direction is grounded in both atmosphere and function from day one.

Visualize the Full Concept

Source and Procure Every Detail

Coordinate Build and Logistics

Install and Style the Space

Trusted By Brands

Proven Projects

Explore how thoughtful interiors help hospitality brands shape guest opinion and create lasting impressions.

"Wish I could give more stars!! PHENOMENAL job done, I needed my whole apartment designed and furnished from scratch with only a couch in mind that I wanted and some decor vibe details. Jon and his team absolutely crushed it well beyond my expectations. I had a rendering of my..."

Royce P.
Royce P.

"Jon was the first designer I ever worked with, and will be the last. He is so attentive to detail, personality style, interests, and overall aesthetics when working with a client. He is patient, and takes his time to create a special space for each unique person he works with...."

Miller
Miller
The Design in Rhythm Difference

Why Choose Design in Rhythm?

Restaurant projects deserve a design partner who can carry the vision through every detail.

Experience

Over a decade designing hospitality and commercial spaces that influence guest experience from entry to exit.

Integrated Team

Design, procurement, logistics, construction support, installation, and styling are managed by one coordinated team.

Trade Access

Access trusted vendors, artisans, brands, and custom makers often unavailable through mainstream retail channels.

Visual Accuracy

Products are sourced before rendering, so approved visuals align closely with what arrives on site.

Meet Design in Rhythm

A multidisciplinary team built for seamless hospitality projects.

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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.

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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.

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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 to create a restaurant design?

Start with the guest experience you want to create: your cuisine, service style, brand story, seating mix, lighting mood, traffic flow, and operational needs. Design in Rhythm begins with discovery, then develops space planning, mood boards, color direction, material selections, and photorealistic 3D renderings so you can see the restaurant before products are ordered or installation begins.

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Still Have Restaurant Design Questions?

Talk with our design team about your concept, budget, and next steps.

Restaurant Service Areas

Design in Rhythm supports hospitality projects across key U.S. markets with integrated design, procurement, and installation coordination.

6 Markets

Service Area

End-to-End

Project Delivery

7 Noted Clients

Client Network

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Trusted & Proven

Awards and Recognition

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Hospitality Design Experience

Over a decade of hospitality design experience.

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Trade Vendor Network

Exclusive access to trusted vendors and artisans.

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Integrated Project Delivery

Single team managing concept through installation.

Ready to Build a Restaurant That Resonates?

Tell us about your restaurant concept, timeline, and goals. We’ll help you explore the right design, sourcing, and build path.

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