Rātā Cafe Furniture Upgrade
The current Rātā Cafe furniture was more than ready for a facelift, with a real need to look fresher and function better. Due to the popularity of Wellington’s much loved eco-sanctuary, the cafe was operating on the brink of capacity prior to Covid-19. As a result, a key requirement was to increase the number of people who could be seated by better arranging the space and introducing a smarter furniture layout.
The brief was not targeted at packing as many people into the space as possible, but instead increasing the occupancy through more comfortable and interesting furniture solutions. Bringing variation to the space was also important, such as breaking up the 4-seater tables and chairs with higher or longer pieces of furniture. Flexibility to be able to shift the furniture and rearrange for larger events and functions was also key.
The general look and feel needed to be considered by emphasising Zealandia’s organic, natural and sustainable identity. Furniture colours and materials should be reflective and complementary of the strong natural surroundings and impressive backdrop.
Other practical necessities were:
- New stackable chairs without over splayed legs to avoid trip hazards.
- New durable and wipeable tables.
- High bar leaner and bar stools.
The bar leaner, long tables and banquette seating, supports the relaxed and casual approach to modern-day cafe dining. These different types of table arrangements can accommodate various group numbers and bring greater flexibility to the space. This new arrangement also allows for an extra set of doors to be opened on to the balcony for improved indoor outdoor flow.
Rātā Cafe has much more breathing space now. Sleeker shaped chairs allows for a greater amount of clear space around each of the tables. Even though there is a similar amount of furniture in the space as there was before, there is generous room to move through the thoroughfares.
To find out more about this project or to discover how we can achieve similar results for your interior design project, please complete our online contact form or call Frances Fraser on 027 474 9191, email frances@honourcreative.com.
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