{"id":64824,"date":"2026-06-15T09:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/?p=64824"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:38:29","slug":"designing-a-restaurant-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/es\/dkor-homes\/designing-a-restaurant-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing a Restaurant: From Concept to Opening Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1035\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fort-lauderdale-restaurant-interior-design.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781411793958\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>You may have seen some of our commercial design projects, including our <a href=\"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/es\/elemento-de-cartera\/healthy-food-restaurant-interior-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurant designs<\/a>. Beyond the final results and the process insights we often share, you might be wondering: how do we actually go about <strong>designing a restaurant<\/strong> from its initial concept all the way to opening day?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407550840\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What really goes into designing a restaurant from start to finish? And what does that journey look like behind the scenes when you\u2019re working with experienced Miami commercial designers who understand both the creative and operational sides of the process?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407581264\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Because what we do doesn\u2019t start and end with design. Through <a href=\"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/es\/viviendas-dkor\/basics-commercial-interior-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our full-service approach<\/a>, we stay involved far beyond the creative phase, supporting not just the design itself, but also the execution that brings it to life. And in many cases, that\u2019s where everything truly comes together. Execution is often the most critical part of the entire journey.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781411784506\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Restaurant Design Process<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1035\" height=\"1380\" src=\"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/restaurant-interior-design.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781411776000\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re currently looking for the right team to help bring your restaurant to life, understanding the design process is one of the best places to start. <a href=\"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/es\/consejos\/hiring-restaurant-interior-designer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choosing a restaurant interior designer<\/a> is about more than aesthetics, it\u2019s about finding a team that can guide the project from concept to execution while helping you create something meaningful and intentional for your restaurant environment.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407658783\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re probably already asking the right questions: What does it actually take to bring a space like this to life? How does an idea become a real, working restaurant?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781411765603\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s exactly why we\u2019re going to walk you through our process and show you how we approach designing a restaurant, from the first spark of concept all the way through completion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"835\" height=\"1253\" src=\"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fort-launderdale-restaurant-interior-designers.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781411757060\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How We Design Restaurants<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407740970\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>1. Aligning Budget and Timeline First<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407759204\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before anything else, one of the most important parts of designing a restaurant is defining the foundation of the project: your budget and timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407783224\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As business owners, you already have goals, expectations, and desired opening dates in mind. Our role is to help guide you through the process in a way that aligns with those goals while helping you make smart design decisions that work within your budget and timeframe.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407800123\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why the first step for us is taking the time to align with you on budgets and timeline before we begin the design process. Together, we map out what the project needs, what the priorities are, and what realistic expectations look like so the entire process can move forward with clarity from the beginning. This stage is incredibly important because every decision made afterward is connected to this foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407811946\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When these details are discussed clearly from the beginning, the entire design process becomes smoother. It helps streamline decision-making, avoid unnecessary delays, and create a clearer path forward for everyone involved.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407843238\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>2. Concept Comes First<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407869900\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the foundation of the project is clear, your budget, timeline, goals, and overall vision, we can move into the creative side of the process: developing the concept.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407893904\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For that, our Miami commercial interior design team starts by understanding your goals and the purpose of your space. We ask simple but important questions that help us get to the heart of the project:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407906528\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you building?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is it for?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what do you want it to achieve?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407917752\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is simple: to fully understand your vision so we can translate it into design.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407933444\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At DKOR, every restaurant, and every project, starts with a concept. This concept defines the story, mood, and experience you want your customers to have. It becomes the guiding framework for every design decision and helps keep the entire project aligned from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407944311\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you might be wondering: how do we come up with the concept?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407961419\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It always starts with you, your restaurant\u2019s story, your goals for this specific location, your style of cuisine, and the experience you want to create.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407972349\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We begin with a detailed conversation and client brief where we gather all of these elements, along with your target audience and the context of the space. From there, we turn that information into a clear brand narrative that guides the entire design process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781407990954\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>3. Translating the Concept into Design<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781408001725\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the concept is established and approved, we move into translating it into the actual design of the restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781408012814\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage, the concept becomes the guide for every decision moving forward. We start shaping the space through layout, flow, and spatial planning, ensuring the design is not only visually impactful but also functional and aligned with the experience we want to create.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781408029677\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, we begin developing the key design elements that define the restaurant, materials, lighting, finishes, and furnishings. This is where the vision starts to take form and you begin to clearly see how the space will look and feel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781408043161\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through these selections and design presentations, you begin to visualize how the space will actually look and feel. It\u2019s also one of the most exciting parts of the process, because this is where you start seeing how your ideas, goals, and vision is being translated into a fully designed environment for your restaurant interiors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781408058476\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the design evolves, we refine the details and prepare drawings, visuals, and documentation that help communicate the project clearly. Together, we review and adjust the design to ensure everything aligns with the concept and the goals of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410172391\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>4. Translating the Concept into Design<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410184469\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the design is ready to move forward, having the right team in place becomes essential. The right collaborators are what help bring our commercial designs to life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410200374\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing a restaurant requires more than one point of view. It depends on close collaboration among contractors, fabricators, millworkers, electricians, installers, vendors, and other specialists who work together to transform the design into a fully realized space.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410219239\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our role as your commercial design team is to help keep that collaboration aligned with the original vision. We coordinate closely with every professional involved so they understand not only what needs to be done, but also why each detail matters. Beyond coordination, we provide the guidance, documentation, and technical packages needed to properly execute the design throughout the process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410233990\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a restaurant, the guest experience is shaped by many layers, the lighting, seating, finishes, custom details, and the way everything comes together within the space. When the right team is aligned from start to finish, the design is much more likely to come to life with the same intention and quality it was originally planned with.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410277228\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>5. Permits and City Coordination<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410289874\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before a restaurant design can move into execution, the right approvals need to be in place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410301408\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permits and coordination with the city are an essential part of preparing the project for construction. In most cases, the architect, working closely under or alongside the general contractor, is responsible for developing the construction drawings and submitting the plans to the city for review and approval. Once submitted, the general contractor typically takes the lead in managing the permitting process, addressing any comments or revisions requested by the city, and coordinating all required inspections to ensure the project moves through each stage of approval successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410314031\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this phase often happens behind the scenes, it is critical to making sure the space is fully compliant and ready for construction. For business owners, it can feel overwhelming due to the number of moving parts and requirements involved. That is why having an experienced interior design and construction team working in sync can help keep the process organized, clear, and well-managed from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410342899\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>6. Vendor and Trade Coordination<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410356002\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the restaurant begins to come together, every trade plays an important role in shaping the final result.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410367002\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The carpenters, electricians, installers, vendors, and fabricators are not just completing individual tasks. They are helping turn the design vision into a real space guests can experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410389400\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why communication during this phase is so important. Our team stays involved to guide the details, answer questions, and make sure the work being done continues to support the original concept.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410402618\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also something our admin team handles as part of our full-service approach. With us, you\u2019re not left managing multiple moving parts on your own, we help coordinate the vendors and trades so everything stays aligned and running smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410417399\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the placement of lighting to the installation of finishes and custom pieces, each detail adds another layer to the restaurant\u2019s story. This phase is all about keeping the vision clear while the space is being built, so the final result feels intentional, cohesive, and ready for opening day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410442735\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>7. The Final Layer: Staging Before Opening Day<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410478277\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the restaurant opens its doors, there\u2019s one last layer we always focus on, the moment when a finished space starts to feel truly alive. It\u2019s not about adding more, but about thoughtfully placing the final details that shape the atmosphere and invite people in to slow down, settle in, and stay a while.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410490677\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where staging becomes an important part of the process. Once the main design elements are in place, we step back and look at the space with fresh eyes, then layer in the finishing touches that bring warmth, texture, and personality. These details soften the space and help it feel more welcoming, lived-in, and complete.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410503394\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We look at the details that bring layers and texture, from accessories and decorative pieces to small styling moments that make each area feel intentional.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410517077\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stage may seem simple, but it has a big impact on how the restaurant feels when guests first walk in. It is the moment when the space stops feeling like a project and starts feeling like a real restaurant, ready to welcome people, create memories, and bring the original vision to life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781412422697\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready for Opening Day<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781410577582\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing a restaurant from concept to opening day is a layered process, one that brings together creativity, planning, coordination, and a clear understanding of how the space needs to function. By the time opening day arrives, the restaurant is no longer just an idea, a set of drawings, or a construction project. It becomes a real space, ready to welcome guests and bring your vision to life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781411738818\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It begins with a story, but it becomes real through thoughtful decisions, the right team, and careful execution. Every detail, from the first concept conversation to the final styling touches, plays a role in shaping the experience your guests will remember.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"835\" height=\"1253\" src=\"https:\/\/dkorinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/commercial-restaurant-interior-design-.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1781411729158\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At DKOR, we design restaurants with both beauty and purpose in mind. 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