Restaurant Design
Create a restaurant environment that captivates guests, supports service flow, and reflects your brand through atmosphere, seating, finishes, lighting, and memorable dining moments.
Explore rustic restaurant interiors that feel warm, memorable, and operationally smart. Design in Rhythm helps restaurateurs translate atmosphere, brand story, and guest flow into tactile spaces using photorealistic visuals, custom furnishings, artisan sourcing, and precise installation. Get inspired by ideas and pictures, then turn the look into a buildable design plan.
End-to-end hospitality design services for rustic restaurants, from early concepts to final installation and styling.
Create a restaurant environment that captivates guests, supports service flow, and reflects your brand through atmosphere, seating, finishes, lighting, and memorable dining moments.
See your rustic concept before ordering begins with mood boards, 2D plans, elevations, and photorealistic 3D renderings that clarify materials, furniture, and spatial experience.
Access premium vendors, artisans, brands, and custom makers through trade relationships built over a decade, with purchasing and order management handled for you.
Design one-of-a-kind restaurant pieces tailored to your floor plan, aesthetic, and durability needs, built to commercial-grade standards with residential warmth and comfort.
Build hospitality spaces that balance visual impact with daily function, high-traffic durability, guest perception, and a cohesive brand experience from entry to table.
Bring the approved concept to life through construction support, delivery sequencing, installation, final placement, and styling that completes the full restaurant experience.
We begin with your concept, references, guest experience goals, operational needs, budget, and timeline. This creates the foundation for a rustic restaurant design that feels authentic to your brand rather than copied from a trend board.
Hospitality, commercial, and residential clients trust Design in Rhythm for story-driven interiors.
"Jon has been helping me for years with design ideas and procurement of the most unique pieces for the Magic Castle Hotel in Hollywood, CA. I always love working with Jon. He's a total pro, knows his stuff...and is a super nice guy who is fun to work with. I..."
A seamless design partner for restaurants that need atmosphere, precision, and follow-through.
Over a decade designing hospitality environments that influence guest perception from arrival.
Access trusted vendors, artisans, brands, and custom makers unavailable through mainstream retail.
Products are sourced before renderings, so visuals reflect real furniture, finishes, and materials.
One team manages design, procurement, logistics, construction support, installation, and final styling.
Meet the creative team behind Design in Rhythm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rustic style in interior design emphasizes warmth, texture, and natural character. In restaurants, that often means wood, stone, leather, aged metals, handmade tile, woven textiles, soft lighting, and finishes that feel grounded rather than polished. The best rustic spaces balance authenticity with comfort, durability, code-conscious materials, and a clear brand story.
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Design in Rhythm serves hospitality and residential clients across key design markets throughout the United States.
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Over a decade of hospitality design experience.
Trusted by developers, brands, and hospitality clients.
Integrated design, procurement, logistics, and installation.
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