Restaurant Design
Create a restaurant interior that captivates guests, supports service flow, and reflects your brand through thoughtful layout, atmosphere, materials, lighting, furnishings, and end-to-end design direction.
Explore two-story restaurant design concepts that balance atmosphere, guest flow, seating strategy, and operational efficiency. Design in Rhythm creates hospitality interiors that feel memorable from the first entrance to the upper-level dining experience, using thoughtful layouts, photorealistic visualization, custom furnishings, and end-to-end execution to help restaurant spaces feel cohesive, functional, and unmistakably yours.
End-to-end design support for two-story restaurant concepts, from layout strategy to final installation.
Create a restaurant interior that captivates guests, supports service flow, and reflects your brand through thoughtful layout, atmosphere, materials, lighting, furnishings, and end-to-end design direction.
See your two-story concept before buildout with 2D floor plans, mood boards, elevations, and photorealistic 3D renderings that clarify scale, flow, finishes, and atmosphere.
Access premium vendors, brands, artisans, and custom makers through established trade relationships, with every product tracked from selection and purchasing through arrival and storage.
Commission one-of-a-kind seating, tables, banquettes, millwork, and hospitality furnishings tailored to your restaurant’s footprint, guest experience, and commercial-grade performance requirements.
Design a bar that becomes the energetic anchor of your restaurant, blending lighting, materials, seating, display, and atmosphere into a memorable hospitality experience.
Move from approved concept to finished space with coordinated logistics, contractor communication, product staging, installation oversight, and final styling handled by one integrated team.
We begin with a focused conversation about your restaurant story, service model, guest expectations, references, budget, and timeline. This helps define how both levels should feel, function, and support the experience you want diners to remember.
Hospitality and commercial clients trust our team to create memorable, guest-focused interiors.
"Jon is great to work with. I've had a chance to work with him on a couple multifamily installs, and he has a great, keen vision for interior design, and his passion easily shines through on his work as he talks through how he plans on bringing it to life...."
"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..."
"Jon did an amazing job assisting with furnishing various properties. He went above and beyond to make sure we received everything in a timely manner and was always available. A true pleasure to work with!"
"Jon is great to work with. I've had a chance to work with him on a couple multifamily installs, and he has a great, keen vision for interior design, and his passion easily shines through on his work as he talks through how he plans on bringing it to life...."
"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..."
"Jon did an amazing job assisting with furnishing various properties. He went above and beyond to make sure we received everything in a timely manner and was always available. A true pleasure to work with!"
"Jon is great to work with. I've had a chance to work with him on a couple multifamily installs, and he has a great, keen vision for interior design, and his passion easily shines through on his work as he talks through how he plans on bringing it to life...."
"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..."
"Jon did an amazing job assisting with furnishing various properties. He went above and beyond to make sure we received everything in a timely manner and was always available. A true pleasure to work with!"
Design in Rhythm brings creative vision and operational precision to complex restaurant interiors.
Hospitality experience helps shape guest opinion from arrival through every dining moment.
Products are sourced before renderings, so approved visuals align with real selections.
One team coordinates design, vendors, logistics, contractors, installation, and final styling.
Exclusive trade relationships unlock furnishings, artisans, and makers beyond mainstream retail options.
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.
The five core parts of a restaurant layout are the entrance and waiting area, dining room, kitchen and back-of-house, bar or service stations, and restrooms or circulation zones. In a two-story restaurant, vertical movement becomes a sixth critical consideration, because stairs, elevators, host flow, and staff routes must connect both levels without disrupting the guest experience.
Connect with our team for thoughtful guidance on your project.
Design in Rhythm supports hospitality and commercial design projects across key U.S. markets.
6 Markets
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Over a Decade
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Over a decade of hospitality design experience.
Exclusive access to premium vendors and artisans.
Trusted by notable commercial and lifestyle brands.
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