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Mid-Century Modern Break Rooms: Why It’s So Popular and How to Get It

2019-08-07T10:00:00-05:00

Trends come and go. And then, they come back again.

Styles which are popular today can go out of style tomorrow and show up again five, ten, or twenty years from now. It’s true of the fashion world, as well as the home and office décor world.

Right now, there’s a resurgence of the Mid-Century Modern style. What is this? Should you try it? If so, how can you implement it into your office break room?

Mid-Century Modern: What It Is and Why This Style Is So Popular (Again)

The Mid-Century Modern style came into existence during the mid-20th Century, particularly between the mid-1930s to mid-1960s. The style encompasses home/office furniture and décor, as well as architectural design and artwork.

Up until World War II, most people’s homes were considered very traditional. After the war, though, people wanted a fresh, new look – something modern, light, and stylish. The Mid-Century Modern look is closely related to the minimalist movement which is extremely popular right now. The similarities include:

Functional (often multi-functional) furniture
Simplicity
A few trendy pieces are thrown in, but only those which fit the minimalist mold

Why is this style gaining a resurgence in the past few years? The main reason is because it's so simple. Offices with this type of design style are easy to care for – cleaning and maintenance are much easier when you don’t have intricate furniture pieces or a lot of knick knacks/accessories all about.

It isn’t to say, though, Mid-Century Modern is boring. With well-chosen pieces, your office space can look like a modern work of art.

How to Get the Mid-Century Modern Look in Your Break Room

Here are just a few ways to add a Mid-Century Modern feel into your workplace break room.

1. Go for a Mix of Materials

Mid-Century Modern is a great style for a break room because you can make just about any material work with it.

For instance, mixing wood, plastic, and metals works great in a Mid-Century Modern space. However, if you tried to mix these materials in a rustic or boho space, it wouldn’t work as well – if at all.

The only thing you need to worry about is whether your materials complement – not perfectly match – each other.

2. Anything Goes When It Comes to Color

Are you a fan of bright colors? Or, do you prefer earth tones? Do neutral colors tend to appeal to you more than others? Mid-Century Modern can fit any type of palate. Just look at some of the television shows or movies of the 50s and 60s and you’ll see one home or office with bright, primary colors, while the next one you see will be designed in white and silver.

Whatever your taste is when it comes to color – go for it! With the right break room furniture and some awesome artwork, your break room will look fantastic.

3. Don’t Forget the Artwork

Having a few signature pieces in your break space will provide so much personality. Stick with modern designs, taking inspiration from mid-century artists like Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock.

Why It’s Important to Keep Your Office Looking Stylish and Modern

Most employers know how important it is to keep their office clean and in good working order, but is it necessary for it to look stylish? It’s very important.

It’s easy to think a healthy paycheck and good benefits are all which is needed to keep employees happy. The reality is, though, a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing workplace can do wonders for keeping your employees happy, which will encourage them to stick with you and to work hard for your company.

Taking the time to keep your office looking clean, modern, and well cared for will keep you and your employees in a positive state of mind – and you don’t need to break the bank to make this happen.

Considering introducing Mid-Century Modern pieces into your workplace break room or employee hub areas? Give Millennium Seating a call at 866-379-8422, our local craftsmen can help bring your vision to life! Our personalized service will help guide you through the challenges of commercial furniture selection. We've been doing it for so many, why not you?

It’s Not About the Money: How Office Environment Affects Employee Happiness

2019-07-17T09:30:00-05:00

For employers, it’s important to hire the very best people.

Employees are an integral part of any company’s success, after all.

However, it’s not simply enough to hire the best people – you want to keep them around once they’re hired.

One of the best ways to do it is to pay close attention to the office environment and culture of our workplace.

The Role of Office Environment and Culture on Employees’ Happiness

Many employers think the best way to keep employees happy is to offer them higher pay to compensate them for their time and effort.

Good wages and benefits play their role, but oftentimes, they’re not the most important factor when it comes to whether an employee is willing to stay with an employer or not.

For an employee to focus solely on these things is extremely shortsighted. In many cases, it’s not about the money at all, but rather, it’s about the culture and environment employees experience within the workplace.

Foregoing a better paying job in order to stay in a job which provides a comfortable, supportive, happier environment isn’t just happening in the workplace either. People who have the opportunity to leave their town to move where there are higher paying jobs aren’t necessarily jumping at the opportunity.

Recent surveys have found more people than ever before are rooted in their towns (and their jobs) because of the close connection they have with their community and family members.

Understanding what’s important to employees will help hold onto the great ones. This is not to say you shouldn’t offer a fair wage – not at all. In addition to being a well-paying employer, you want to provide employees with an interoffice experience which will make them want to stay on for the long-haul.

How Comfortable, Stylish Commercial Seating Solutions Can Help

Creating a comfortable space in which to work will definitely go far in keeping employees happy. Working in a clean, attractive office can have tremendous effects on co-workers and manager relationships.

Thankfully, this is something which is easy to do and doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.

With breakroom furniture and commercial seating options, you can develop warm, inviting spaces. Pieces can be comfortable as well as modern, traditional, or trendy. They’re sure to keep employees happy while taking their breaks, spending time together during lunch and joining together for company meetings.

Here’s a few seating ideas to achieve a welcoming space:

A padded niche with soft overhead lighting to sit in for chatting or working on a laptop
Banquette bench in a conference room that allows participation as needed without disrupting the main meeting at the conference table
"Hub Spot" with booths and community tables for small team collaborations

In addition to your seating, there are plenty of other ways to create a workplace environment which results in happier employees.

These include:

Encourage your employees to share their creative ideas, whether those ideas pertain to a break room remodel or a marketing idea.
Encourage an attitude of gratitude, with employees thanking one another for the assistance they provide for each other. Such an attitude starts with us, the employers, providing a good example for everyone else.
Set daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals and encourage everyone to strive to meet them. Doing this gives employees a sense of urgency and purpose. Then, when they accomplish their goals, it’s the perfect time to offer praise. Celebrate big wins with a fun party in the stylish breakroom!

Employees Are an Invaluable Asset to a Company’s Success

Much of a company’s success rests on the shoulders of employees. They’re the first line of contact between a brand and its customers. Oftentimes, it’s because of employees’ incredible customer service skills and knowledge of business products/services that potential customers convert into paying, loyal customers.

To keep these employees around for a long time, it’s imperative to create an environment which fosters kindness, confidence, creativity, and camaraderie.

Paying close attention to the details around you, including the décor and furniture, creates an appealing workplace where your employees will want to stay.

The Positive Effects of Having an Office Break Room

2019-06-03T09:00:00-05:00

An often-overlooked feature of a well-designed office is the break room. Some companies simply don’t set aside the funds to create a well-stocked break room space which is separate from the main work environment while others don’t feel the need to create one in the first place.

However, having space where employees can take a break from their work will make them more productive and help them achieve a healthier work-life balance. A recent study by Tork highlights the importance of employees taking breaks away from their desks.

Here are just a few of the positive effects which an employee break room can offer.

1. A Place to Relax

Any work activity without the ability for a break can quickly become tedious and difficult to complete. By providing a space with an inviting layout and comfortable break room furniture, employees are able to relax their mind and recharge during the day.

This also helps to ensure productivity levels remain steady throughout the work week.

2. Break Rooms Helps Avoid Employee Burnout

Employee burnout is often cited as one of the main reasons for high turnover rates within a company. Consistently spending time and resources to find more talent after good employees burn out can be a drain on company funds. It’s better to take care of the workforce a company already has than be constantly seeking out more people to come through the revolving door.

Beyond this, part of promoting a healthy work environment is creating a space where it’s encouraged to take breaks to avoid stress.

3. Break Rooms Create Community

A comfortable break room helps promote a sense of community around the office by improving the morale of the entire workplace. Having comfortable break room chairs and tables where employees can sit down together over lunch or have a cup of coffee improves the overall cohesion of the workplace. This can also allow them to catch up with each other’s lives outside of work.

The sense of community encourages employees to work out any tension which they may experience between each other during the course of the day, in turn leading to a more balanced work environment.

4. Encourages a Healthier Lifestyle

Having an office break room stocked with healthy food choices is just one of the ways which can help promote a healthy lifestyle in the lives of employees. Many feel the stress of deadlines and often find themselves taking lunch at their desks.

Coupled with wellness initiatives which keep employees healthy, encouraging employees to use the break room will keep them active and encourage them from falling into unhealthy work habits.

5. Break Room Perks

As new generations enter the workforce, they often look for something specific when they tour a potential workplace. Something as simple as offering great breakroom perks like free snacks and coffee can mean the difference between getting a chance to hire promising talent and losing out to a competitor which offers a better work environment.

A Great Break Room Makes for a Great Workforce

By taking the time to create a space where employees can go to relax and recharge during the day companies can expect to create a healthier work environment where employees feel valued.

A happier workforce translates to a healthier more productive workforce and creating a well-stocked comfortable break room will go a long way toward achieving this goal.

How to Design a Modern, Stylish, Comfortable Office Break Room

2019-05-08T10:00:00-05:00

The employee office break room is a very important part of any office.

It’s a place where employees get the opportunity for a much needed and well-earned respite from work. When they get a chance to step away from their job, take a deep breath, visit for a bit with their co-workers, and eat some nourishing food – they come back to their desk ready to tackle their job.

It is also a perfect place for collaboration and for teams to gather.

Ensuring employees have a comfortable break room where they can enjoy a reprieve often calls for a break room furniture remodel.

Today, we’ve compiled some tips which can help any business design a stylish, comfortable break room setting for their employees.

4 Steps to Create an Inviting, Relaxing, Modern Office Break Room

Here are just a few steps we recommend companies take to turn their ho-hum break room into a relaxing, stylish space.

1. Make Sure There’s Plenty of Natural Light

Artificial light can take a toll on people. It can cause headaches and eye strain. If at all possible, make sure the break room is in a place which gets a good amount of natural sunlight.

Not only will this have a positive effect on employees’ physical health, but it can also affect their emotional health. Sunlight and nature are soothing. Seeing them for even a few minutes throughout the day – like during breaks – can help to reduce anxiety and stress.

In the case where there is not access to natural light there are certain warm white lights which can be used to make the environment less sterile. For example, using lighting in the 2300 - 2700 Kelvin light spectrum range can create a more warm, inviting and comfortable space.

2. Go for a Relaxing Color Scheme

Color has a huge effect on people’s emotional wellbeing, too.

Certain colors can reduce stress, while others can increase the heart rate. Choose a color palette which is soothing, relaxing, something which will invite people in, instead of driving them out.

Too much white can make a space appear uninviting and sterile, but with the right décor, it can look clean and refreshing.

For those who aren’t fans of an all-white space, some other emotionally soothing colors to consider are:

Earth tones: Provides a sense of grounding and stabilization
Greens: Makes people feel calm and balanced
Blues: Provides calmness and serenity
Lavender: Provides a sense of clarity, while promoting imagination and creativity

3. Personalize the Break Room so It Looks Different from the Rest of the Office

The best way to give employees a break and make them feel like they’re actually getting away from their work is to provide a sort of oasis. Whether they choose to eat in the break room or not, employees will love spending time relaxing in the break room if it contains:

Comfortable furniture, like upholstered booths, group seating, and chairs and tables from Millennium Seating
A variety of plants
Art and other decorations
Colorful dishes, or even paper plates and cups with fun designs

Providing these little touches will encourage a work-life balance, even during office hours.

4. Make Sure There’s a Variety of Break Room Seating Options

Comfort is key to any workspace. It is important to take into consideration different seating styles to suit a variety of needs and uses.

Some employees may prefer low tables with mid-backed chairs so their feet can touch the ground. Others might prefer standing height tables with the option to sit or stand. There also might be a preference for a community style table for large gatherings or booths for smaller group meetings.

Whether it’s for solo meals or group gatherings, comfort and versatility is important and is what creates an inviting space.

Enhance the Experience for Employees with a Well-Designed Break Room

Everyone needs a break from their job throughout the day. It gives us the opportunity to step away from challenging tasks and get a chance to breathe. Even a short break can give us the respite we need to face our tasks from a fresh perspective.

Having an inviting, well-designed break room is an investment in the success of a business. When employees get regular breaks, it raises their efficiency and productivity rates.

Think of your break room as a collaboration area as well. It's not just for breaks. The seating is perfect place for teams to gather.

Follow the tips above to ensure company employees get to enjoy the relaxing, comfortable commercial office break room furniture they deserve.

Why Booths?

2017-04-11T09:20:00-05:00

What are the benefits of using booths at your business as opposed to chairs?

Millennium Seating Supplier Showcase: Just Chair Booths

2017-04-11T09:19:00-05:00

Gary of Just Chair Manufacturing

gives us an in depth look at Just Chair's booths and what sets them

apart.

9 Steps to Building Quality

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The WHY and HOW of Booths

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Why Booths?

In addition to more privacy and comfort, booths tend to add warmth (and revenue) to the front of the house.
Booths are available in single, double, 1/2 circle, 3/4 circle, anmd wall benches. Using a wall bench with small tables allows easy conversion from couple settings to large parties.
Booths can be more costly initially, but they are often a better investment in the long run. The square inches of floor space used for a 4 person booth is just over 3,000, while the square inches for a 4 person table can exceed 5,000. The equates to 30% more revenue per seating in a packed house.

Booth Space Layout

A standard layour allows the trable edte to align vertically with the outer edge of the booth seat. This provides a comfortable 16-18" seating depth.
If using 30" wide tables, then booths require 72" from center to center of top caps.
If using 24" wide tables, the space between the booths can be reduced to 66" between teh center of top caps.
Note: Cantilever bases are recommended when using 24" tables with booths. Standard table baases limit the clearance between the booths and column to 10.5" when using a 24" table in a booth seating.
Shading representing 10" plates is shown on the diagram below.

What about Aisles and Tables?

Aisle Widths

Wait staff aisles can be 24" to 30", with service/main aisles 36".
Allow square inches per seat for:
- Banquet (Close seating): 96-120 sqin/person.
- Casual Dining: 120-144 sqin/person.
- White Tablecloth (Spacious Seating): 144-168 sqin/person
Shading representing 10" plates is shown on the diagram below.

Table Sizes/Space Notes:

The architectural standard for dining suggests that 300 square inches table space be allower per diner.
24" table width is a minimum, suitable for a diner. 30" is teh standard width. Family dining with platters in the center should consider 36" widths.
Note, in a booth, that 24" table's column only allows 10.5" for the patron's feet as they slider over. Cantilever Bases are recommended for booths with 24" table widths.
Shading representing 10" plates are shown on the diagrams below.

Standard Booth Dimensions

Single Upholstered Booth Upholstery Dimensions

Double Upholstered Booth Upholstery Dimensiosn

Single Wood Booth Dimensions

What about Corners and Circles?

Some Rules of Thumb

14 SqFt Per Person - Spacious Dining
12 SqFt Per Person - Cafeteria or Restaurant Dining
9-10 SqFt Per Person - Banquet, Institutional, or Close Seating
8-10 SqFt Per Person - Contour Seating (lower SqFt will require wall panels)
12-14 SqFt Per Person - Cluster Seating

Find restaurant furniture supply store you can trust

2017-03-22T12:54:00-05:00

Food is more than something we put into our bodies for nutrition and sustenance. It brings us together around a table—or at a bar, or in a booth—to share a common experience, laugh and make memories together. We recognize your restaurant aims to create this one-of-a-kind setting for guests day in and day out. You aren’t simply making space for people to visit temporarily and then leave. You are setting the stage for a shared community experience that will be enjoyed and celebrated for years into the future. By working with high-quality restaurant furniture supply, you will ensure your business is positioned to welcome guests with comfortable seating year-round.

It seems like restaurant furniture supply should be easy to locate, particularly in the digital age. But too often, finding reliable restaurant furniture supply is a tall order—and we’re not just talking about the height of your restaurant bar. In some cases, furniture companies only sell seating made from the cheapest materials. In just a short period of time, it will lose its color or begin to break apart from use. In other cases, furniture businesses online make claims they simply can’t back up.

We hate seeing men and women in the restaurant industry spend hard-earned money on restaurant furniture supply that doesn’t meet the needs of their businesses. That’s why our company is built on the premise that every customer is different and deserves the highest level of service.

How we earn your trust in restaurant furniture supply

Spend even a short time on our website and you’ll quickly discover we’re a different kind of restaurant furniture supply. It all boils down to what we call the Three “S” Principle.

The first “S” stands for service. Every member of our team is friendly and happy to help first-time and longtime customers alike find what they are seeking. If you don’t immediately find what you are seeking, chances are extremely good we can build it to order and have it shipped to your business in short order. Good communication is critical to a long-lasting relationship with restaurant furniture supply. Count on us to exceed your expectations.

The second “S” stands for specialists. The experts you’ll encounter as you talk to us on the phone or correspond by email live up to their title. Their primary mission isn’t to close a sale or make you buy something you don’t actually need. They’re always on hand to listen to our customers, learn what they need in their restaurants and identify products that are a perfect fit. If our customers need something we don’t have in stock, our professionals will ensure those products get ordered for rapid manufacturing and delivery. We understand the restaurant business intimately. When a business owner doesn’t have enough quality seating, he or she is leaving money on the table. We will help you get your company up and running as quickly as possible. It ensures you have seating for a steady stream of customers, and it’s the right thing to do.

The third “S” stands for solutions. It’s our honor to take notes on your specific needs and exceed your expectations time and again. Whether you need one booth or a dozen, a specialized counter or any other type of furniture, we will embrace your vision for your restaurant and help you achieve those expectations with furniture that you’ll love.

If you are looking for restaurant furniture supply in Smyrna Georgia, look no further than Millennium Seating. We are committed to customer satisfaction through taking your order and individualizing it to meet your needs. Call us today at 866-379-8422 and tell us how we can help take your restaurant to the next level.

Plymold Laminates

2017-03-17T10:32:00-05:00

Wilsonart & Formica Laminate Selections
Below you will find our most popular laminate selections, such as Solids, Patterns, and Wood Grains. They can be mixed and matched, however we recommend Patterns and Wood Grains for Table Tops. To view all available laminates visit Wilsonart's extensive laminate catalog.

NOTE: The colors shown are a close approximation of the actual finish color. If you need a color sample, please contact Customer Service.

Solid Color Selections

Atlantis	Black	Brittany Blue	Citrus Orange	Cloud	Dove Grey
Fashion Grey	Frosty White	Hunter Green	Indigo	Khaki Brown	Lapis Blue
Natural Almond	New Burgundy	North Sea	Oxygen	Pepperdust	Port
Possum	Slate Gray	Spectrum Blue	Spectrum Red	Spectrum Yellow	Desert Biege

Pattern Selections

Almond Leather	Antique Roca	Blue Agave	Bronze Legacy	Burnished Chestnut	Carbon EV
Charcoal Boomerang	Cloud Nebula	Crisp Linen	Deep Springs	Denim Tracery	Flame Soapstone
Ginseng Tea	Graphite Nebula	Green Soapstone	Green Tigris	Grey Glace	Grey Nebula
Grey Pampas	Maroochy Blush	Misted Zephy	Mystique Moonlight	Natural Tigris	Navy Legacy
Neutral Glance	Oiled Soapstone	Oxide	Pewter Brush	Rustic Slate	Tan Soapstone
Titanium EV	Tumbled Mosaic	Urban Bronze	Varnish Crayon	Venetian Ivory	White Nebula
White Tigris	Windswept Pewter	Woolami Brush	Tawny Legacy	Antique Brush	Arcade
Burnished Glaze	Canyon Zephyr	Desert Zephyr	Natural Canvas

Woodgrain Selections

Beigewood	Butcherblock Maple	Castle Oak	Congo Spruce	Figured Mahogany	Fonthill Pear
Fusion Maple	Golden Oak	Huntington Maple	Manitoba Maple	Montana Walnut	Nepal Teak
Solar Oak	Tuscan Walnut	Violin Figured Annigre	Wild Cherry	Windsor Mahogany	Acajour Mahogany
Black Walnut	Blossom Cherrywood	Ginger Root Maple	Monticello Maple	Natural Maple	Natural Oak
Natural Teak	Natural Tigris	Rattan Cane

Millennium Seating Supplier Showcase: DM Seating

2017-03-15T11:33:00-05:00

Owner Kent Prater gives a tour of the DM manufacturing facility

and discusses what sets Millennium Seating booths by DM apart from other seating

suppliers.

Millennium Seating Supplier Showcase: Just Chair

2017-03-15T11:31:00-05:00

How to Select Restaurant Seating

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When starting a restaurant and choosing seating, there are many different things to consider. First, it's important to make your seating fit your menu. You wouldn't put elegant upholstered booths in a fast food establishment. You also wouldn't put cheap folding chairs in a five star restaurant. The first thing to consider is the look that you want to achieve along with how comfortable you want your customers to be. Of course it is always important to keep your taste in line with your budget.

It's best to have someone prepare a layout of whatever type of furniture you would like to use in order to maximize your space and seat as many customers as possible. A good combination is booths or banquettes on the walls with tables and chairs in between. This gives you a good balance to accommodate both small and large groups.

At this point in your planning, you will realize that all furniture is not created equal. Both in price and in durability. Some things to consider are metal chairs versus wood versus hard seat versus vinyl seat. Booths and banquettes are made in all different shapes and sizes. Your drawing will determine the lengths but you also need to consider finishing one or two ends; finishing the outside back on single booths; the height of the back of the booth (the two common standard heights are 36 and 42 inches floor to top of back); the inside back can be plain or have numerous designs such as channels, biscuits, and triangles. I frankly think the designs are nothing but dust collectors but they do make a booth look good. As you can see, there are many things to think about when choosing the seating for your new restaurant.

Food Court Design

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Many times people are confronted with the need to develop seating for a food court environment. These can be either in a mall, open to the public, or in a business cafeteria. There are several things that need to be considered as you plan a food court.

First and most obvious is whether or not it is exposed to the elements. Often food courts are outside and therefore need to have furniture which is totally weather proof. If the food court is in a mall or in an atrium of a business, you have many more options. You can choose outdoor composite seating which is safe to use anywhere but a bit pricey for what you need. You can choose cluster seating which is probably the most common because you don’t have to chase your chairs all over the food court because they are attached to the unit.

Lastly, you can choose loose tables and chairs. You have the gamut as to what type of look you can accomplish with this option. You can choose from a wrought iron bistro look to a more commercial avant-garde look or simply more traditional. Although, most food courts want to have a unique, more modern look to them. Colors and comfort should compliment the décor of the space in which they are placed and of course, you should always prepare a budget as to how much you want to spend on your food court.

Along with the budget comes a projection of how many seats you will need to accommodate the people you project will utilize the facility. Of course, in a mall environment, it is going to be much busier around holiday times and it’s a fact that you will discourage business if people don’t have a place to sit and enjoy their meal. As you can see, there are many facets that come in when considering your food court seating purchase. I always recommend that you have a professional company layout the seating requirements after you’ve made the described decisions.

Five tips for choosing a booth that fits your business

2017-02-20T08:42:00-06:00

Some of the best memories in life can involve a booth at a person’s favorite restaurant. A booth can represent the place where you sit each Sunday night to grab an ice cream cone. It might have been the seating of preference for your Little League team after you won a game during the summertime. It could even have been the type of seating you used on your first date with your sweetheart.

Whatever the case, a booth is a type of seating that not only provides beauty and utility to a restaurant setting but also acts as the host for many get-togethers with family, friends and loved ones. Our team recognizes the special place this kind of seating holds for many people. That's why we provide numerous styles and customization down to the finest level of detail to ensure you are delighted by the final products that arrive at your business.

The challenge in choosing the best booth seating is to navigate the many options available to you and to select the options that make the most sense given the layout and design of your business. Here are a few tips that can help make the decision a little easier.

FIVE TIPS TO SELECT THE BEST BOOTH SEATING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Our company provides six types of booth seating that you can purchase in any combination to meet your restaurant’s needs. It’s our hope that you will make specific requests of our team so that we can get to work providing you with the exact specifications you need.

Tip No. 1: Think through shape. The Contour style is a popular option among restaurant-goers. Two curved benches—or a combination of chairs and a bench—are joined around a common table, creating a dining experience that brings people together. Multiple choices are available in our store including vinyl, island-style, oak slats, industrial and more. A variety of browns, greens, reds, grays and other colors help ensure you find the right tone for your business.

Tip No. 2: Fill in the cracks. Most businesses have at least one hard-to-furnish section. If that space happens to be an awkward corner, you might find a Corner option to be a great choice. Options include ½, ¼ and ¾ corners.

Tip No. 3: Line them up. If you have long walls or wide open spaces, a Custom Line will ensure you get the right amount of made-to-order booth space. No restaurant can be fit into a cookie-cutter model, which is why we provide this option to ensure you have as much flexibility as possible.

Tip No. 4: Step back in time. If you love throwbacks to the past, as many of our customers do, you’ll applaud our lineup of Retro options. Bright pops of yellow, blue, red and even purple will keep your guests talking and bring them back time after time for the feel of a real ‘50s or ‘60s diner. These work great in modern restaurants that simply desire an original and appealing design.

Tip No. 5: Map out materials. We also offer upholstered and wood selections for the greatest variety possible. Scroll through our catalog online to get a sense of the kinds of options we offer. You’ll find single-color materials, patterned backs, an array of color combinations and more.

If you are looking for a booth that will wow your customers and help provide them with high-quality seating that will last for years, we look forward to serving you at Millennium Seating. Call us today at 866-379-8422 to discover how we can customize your order to delight your fans—and your bottom line.

How to select the right bar stool for your business

2017-01-12T15:32:00-06:00

Believe it or not, a bar stool can make a big difference to your business. Whether you operate a brewery, a restaurant or a casual dining location, a bar stool can signal how savvy you are when it comes to design a space where guests will feel comfortable and at easy. It can showcase the attention to detail that you give to each aspect of your business.

Yet a bar stool can also send the opposite message if you fail to plan properly. Out-of-place seating can signal to patrons that you don’t particularly care about their comfort or the atmosphere of your establishment. It can look tacky at best or distasteful at worst.

When you need customized furniture, your best bet is to work with our team of experts. We have a wealth of knowledge about the bar stool and many other types of furniture that can add that special something to your business. But don’t just take our word for it. Consider the reasons you stand to benefit from a bar stool expert and the opportunities you can capitalize on by working with our company.

TIPS FOR BAR STOOL EXCELLENCE IN YOUR BUSINESS

When you call our team, the first thing we will do is visit with you to discuss the space you are outfitting with furniture. Our goal is to get an in-depth understanding of the tone you hope to set in your new venue, the message you’d like to send with the furniture you purchase and the way you’d like customers to feel during their stay and after they leave.

Our extensive inventory includes nearly 100 bar stool options from which to choose. We don’t expect you to settle for less, either. If you find yourself wanting something more after perusing these options, we would be honored to work with you to provide customized furniture that fits the needs of your space and conforms to your budget.

For example, our price range for this seating type begins at $48, a steep discount from the normal price of more than $108. You will always find that we have an array of in-stock furniture unlike other online retailers that seem to take forever to order and acquire the products you need to run your business. The price range continues higher to meet every budget up to just over $300 per seat.

Depending on the stool you like best, features can include:

Upholstered seating
Wood, metal or retro style
Various colors to meet your interior-design needs
Swivel or no swivel
Back or no back
And many others

Another challenge you might encounter while planning for seating in your business is determining how many stools to order. We can walk through your design plans step by step to provide you with an informed recommendation about how many stools you will need to accommodate the size and scope of your space.

That’s one of the ways we differentiate ourselves from other furniture providers in the marketplace. Too many businesses effectively hand over an order form and respond by filling the order solely based on those details. Before making you pay for anything, we prefer provide solid recommendations based on personal conversations with our customers and careful planning. After you have customized your order with the help of a team member, we guide you through the next steps of the process to ensure that your furniture arrives in a timely way and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

If you are looking to purchase a new bar stool set or replace some existing seating, call us today at 866-379-8422 or visit us at Millennium Seating.

Find the best banquette options for your restaurant

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For patrons visiting your restaurant, there’s nothing quite like the feel of their favorite corner of your establishment. In many cases, that special place inside your business features banquette seating. Perhaps it draws their attention because of the comfortable padded seating or the unique shape and feel of the furniture. Whatever the case, most homeowners don’t have a banquette in their dining room—and with this custom-made furniture, you can create an atmosphere that will bring them back to your business again and again.

As a restaurant owner, the challenge you face is deciding which banquette establishes the tone you want to set within your four walls. Our company specializes in working one-on-one with clients to deliver custom-built furniture you can’t find anywhere else. We’re confident you will find something you love in our extensive inventory.

To help you in your banquette selection, we’ve chosen to highlight several great options along with some of the amenities you can add to give it that special touch.

BANQUETTE OPTIONS TO MAKE YOUR RESTAURANT COMFORTABLE AND ATTRACTIVE

If you’ve ever shopped the market for furniture to fit your business, you know what a daunting task it can be. That’s why we’ve chosen to draw out three possibilities your patrons will love.

Option No. 1: 3-Channel Back Upholstered Banquette Seating. On our website, you’ll find images of this beautiful furniture in both brown and green. Keep in mind all of our furniture is built to order, so be sure to ask us if you want a feature you don’t see and we can work together to make it a reality. This item can ship in as few as three to five weeks and includes a range of possible looks, including:

Height of 36 in., 42 in. or 48 in.
Length of between 6 ft. and 35 ft.

Its heavy-duty hardwood frame is reinforced with glued corner blocks. As needed, we are happy to outfit your order so it conforms with California Technical Bulletins 117, 133 or both. Other features include a high vinyl kick base that will last longer than models from competitors and a removable seat.

Option No. 2: Upholstered Banquette Seating. For commercial use only, this sleek furniture is a great buy with high utility. As with many of our other furniture, height ranges from 36 in. to 48 in. with lengths ranging from 6 ft. up to 35 ft. Furniture can be ready to ship in less than a month. You’ll appreciate the two vinyl ends and a vinyl top cap , in addition to the unfinished outside back. This model has a back, no arms and a padded seat. One version of this seating is all-black, while another is black with tastefully placed beige stripes for a stylish touch.

Once you have selected the perfect seating for your business, the next step will be to place your order. The first thing you’ll notice is the significant reduction in price that we offer our customers. We don’t believe in charging full retail value but instead offer a steep discount to ensure you get the best discount each and every time. Oftentimes, our customers are ordering in bulk. We appreciate your business and use this as a small way to show our appreciation. We use LTL Freight to ship our merchandise to the door of your business. Please keep in mind that you might need to pay extra for specialized shipping needs. Contact our office with questions and we can help walk you through the best shipping option for you and your business team.

If you are seeking an outstanding banquette for your business, we would welcome the opportunity to earn your business. Call us today at 866-379-8422 or visit us at Millennium Seating.

A Few Thoughts on Planning Your Restaurant's Seating

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When opening a restaurant and thinking about your customer's seating, there are several different issues to consider. The first and obvious is; do you have a layout or floor plan which shows aisles, number of seats, placement, etc? This is important for many reasons; flow of service, maximum use of seating i.e.: a good balance of two seat, four seat and larger to accommodate the maximum number of people most efficiently and one which is compliant with ADA, fire exits, aisle width, etc. A written plan not only gives you a target number of seats but also helps determine what type of seating to choose to fit the space allotted.

Once you have a plan, ask yourself "what's my style?" Seating should always compliment your menu. You would not want to put an elegant upholstered booth in a "Fast Food" restaurant and conversely you would not want to put polypropylene chairs in a "Five Star" restaurant. Your seating should make sense with your concept.

How comfortable do you want your customers to be? If they are taking two to three hours to dine and running up a $60-$70 check average, you want them to be as comfortable as possible. If it's fast food and you want to turn your dining room as many times as possible, comfort is not really as important.

At this point, remember to be careful not to have "champagne taste on a beer budget." I am amazed at how many people come to Millennium Seating without a budget of any amount as to how much money they are allocating for furniture in the front of the house.

Is the Internet a Safe Source to Purchase Restaurant Furniture From?

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More and more, the internet is becoming a place to shop for products and services. Its convenient, delivered to your door and often reasonably priced. We are very thankful at Millennium Seating because we have reaped the blessing of the internets growth in popularity.

If you are considering purchasing your restaurant furniture from an internet provider, let me share some things for you to consider. Has the company been in business a "safe" number of years? Safe is defined as the number of years to solidify their reputation and who they are.

How does the industry in general, and better yet, previous customers specifically view this company and its business practices? You are much safer in dealing with a company which has impeccable integrity and lives by the "Golden Rule" of treating their customers as they would desire to be treated.

There is another advantage to working with a company who has matured in their industry; they have the expertise and knowledge from years of experience to guide and direct you to make the best furniture decision based on your needs.

Be leery of a business which bases its total marketing program on the lowest price. Ask yourself; why is this product so cheap?

Seriously, look at their overall website and program. Do they make you comfortable in your dealings with them? This is important and flows from the owner on down through the total organization. Even on the internet it is good to do business with people you trust.

It may not be important to you, but I like to deal with companies who are responsible citizens that support civic groups, military and other patriotic organizations; who's business cares about and is good for the USA.

I've found it's also wise to check the Better Business Bureau, Yelp, Facebook, Pinterest, etc. Do they have a strong, honest presence on the web? Do their testimonials and customer comments verify who they are and the values they stand for?

Put all this in your mental processor and finally your gut will tell you if you are comfortable trusting this company with your furniture business.