Café and restaurant interior design in Riga

For a commercial space Valerija Gelfere quotes after a meeting, because the price depends on floor area and scope. For reference, apartment design projects start at 10 € per m² and 3D visualization at 5 € per m².

Start with flows: guests come in, order, sit and leave, while staff move between kitchen, bar and dining room, and these routes should not cross. Then come acoustics, lighting, durable materials and a number of seats that fits the room.

Tables are spaced so a waiter can pass between them and a guest can push back a chair. Two-seat tables that can be pushed together make the room more flexible, and banquettes along the walls seat more guests than chairs.

Sound-absorbing materials reduce noise: acoustic panels on the ceiling or walls, textiles, upholstered furniture and wood. Hard, smooth surfaces such as concrete, glass and tiles create echo, so they need balancing with softer materials.

Floors, tables and the bar top need materials that withstand heat, spills and frequent cleaning. Upholstery should be a hard-wearing fabric that is easy to clean.

A restaurant needs several layers of light: general lighting, light over the tables and accents on the bar and decor. In the evening the light is usually made warmer and lower, so dimmable fittings are useful.

Yes. Valerija Gelfere runs the whole project: the renovation is carried out by trusted crews and companies she works with regularly, and she supervises the work herself so it matches the drawings.

Yes, with a 3D visualization in Homestyler, from 5 € per m². It lets you compare colours, materials and furniture layouts before any money goes into the renovation.