Restaurant & Catering

The design of restaurants and spaces for gastronomy is of increasing importance when developing new products or renovating those which already exist. The comfort and warmth provided by the compact material KRION® make it an essential element for the interior design of restaurants, bars and all kinds of restaurant establishments.

One of the great advantages of KRION® Solid Surface is that it is easy to clean and requires little maintenance, benefits to its use and functionality. Additionally, its anti-bacterial properties, its versatility and its resistance to elements as diverse as fire and solar radiation make it the perfect choice for this kind of establishment. The compact mineral KRION® also complies with all North American and European regulations on food use, and therefore the material may be used in contact with food, thus making it suitable for restaurants.

Modern and functional restaurant establishments with KRION®

If you want to have a modern restaurant, café or other establishment which also provides exclusivity and practicality, we invite you to discover all the properties of KRION® Solid Surface that make it ideal for this sector.

Guide for retailers: ideas for decorating a cafÃ©

The decoration of a café is one of the key aspects in attracting customers and creating a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. As a decoration professional working on commercial spaces, we know that finding creative materials that allow you to express all your ideas and create atmospheres... in your spaces is one of the most important phases of your projects. To help you with the process, here are some ideas and styles to decorate a café with Krion PORCELANOSA Group materials. Materica Nut Matt + Capricce Nocce Matt | ALLUSLATE® The importance of décor in a café The decoration of a café should reflect its personality and the brand image of the business. It's not just about creating spaces, but evoking atmospheres that transport diners to a different place that helps create a distinct and memorable dining experience. Find out here 5 ideas for decorating a luxury restaurant Each space requires a different approach, but Krion PORCELANOSA Group materials are suited to all kinds of establishments: from a modern and sophisticated coffee shop to a rustic and cosy café. 4 décor ideas for very appetising cafés There are many ways to decorate a café. Here we give you some general ideas about zones, furniture and accessories that you can use to give your project a personal style. Decorating the café walls The walls are an important aspect of the décor in a café. It is part of the project to select hard-wearing, easy-to-clean materials and colours that match the brand image and style you want to convey. In addition, incorporating pieces of art and photographs to decorate the walls will help you create a cosier atmosphere. FITWALL® ROLLING White Sand Applying textures is another way to add personality to the wall of your establishment, and adding decorative panels will help you turn your café into a unique place. Decorating the café bar Select sturdy and versatile materials to decorate your café bar. Krion's Solid Surface is a great option because it allows you to create amazing effects such as a backlit bar or super creative shapes. FITWALL® ROLLING VULCAN SAND Decorating the café seating area Paying attention to the decoration of the space where your customers will spend time is essential to make their experience unforgettable. Create a functional and aesthetically pleasing table plan that allows each group of people to enjoy themselves while maintaining their privacy. KRION LUX L110 HICKORY You should also select comfortable and attractive furniture and incorporate decorative elements like cushions, plants or artwork. Enhance the ambience with evocative sounds and scent marketing Finally, remember that in addition to the visual decoration, you should also take care of other aspects. For example, music will enhance your customer's experience, so choosing the right style of music for your café will be crucial. It is also a good idea to take the opportunity to scent the café with natural plants, flowers or personalised air fresheners. This will create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. AMAZONIC LIGHT Matt | ALLUSLATE® If you follow these tips and also take into consideration the lighting and its temperature (we recommend warm), you can be sure that your customers will be eager to come back for more. Design sits at the table! Decorate a café with Krion materials There are many ways to use Krion materials in the décor of a café to bring your own style. Here are some ideas: Decorating modern cafés For a café with a modern feel, use Alluslate® aluminium decorative panels on the walls and at the bar. Options like the Matericate model will help you to create a uniform and elegant ambience. In addition, its industrial décor and matt finish is perfect for a business of this type. MATERICA | ALLUSLATE® Decorating biophilic design cafés Biophilic design is a style that focuses on connecting with nature, and can be achieved in many ways. One such way is to use the Amazonic Green model from Alluslate® on one or more walls. This, combined with panels that imitate wood or natural stone, can give your coffee shop a timeless and biophilic look. Amazonic Green Matt | ALLUSLATE® Decorating vintage cafés For a café with a vintage feel, Alluslate® aluminium decorative panels, in the Nostalgia Pink model, are an excellent way to create a cosy and homely ambience, with a pastel pink overlay that adds that touch of nostalgia that appeals to customers. Nostalgia Pink | ALLUSLATE® Decorating rustic style cafés Looking for a way to give your café a rustic feel? Opt for simple and cosy options, but don't forget the textures. One way to achieve this is with Fitwall® decorative panels. The Matonnella collection is a favourite among decorators aiming for a rustic look. Inspired by terracotta, it offers a texture that will look luxurious combined with other wooden elements. FITWALL® MATTONELLA BIANCO Its balance will allow you to create the welcoming and warm atmosphere that is so characteristic of the rustic style. FITWALL® OZ WHITE CLAY The decoration of a café is a very important aspect for attracting customers and offering them a pleasant experience. The different Krion collections have the quality, durability and technical qualities necessary to be the ideal choice in a catering environment. But they also have such a wide range of designs and textures that you will be able to give any café, from the most modern to the most rustic, the perfect style.

How to decorate a luxury restaurant with Krion Porcelanosa Grupo

How do you decorate a restaurant? The decoration of a restaurant is extremely important to offer a unique experience to diners who want to enjoy themselves. Creating a comfortable, attractive environment is essential to achieving this objective. To do this, you need to take different aspects... into account and, below, we give you some advice on each of them: Think about the type of restaurant and the purpose of the decoration before adding any decorative elements. Think about practical aspects. However much attention you pay to the decor, if the restaurant has uncomfortable seats, very small tables or a kitchen that is too narrow, it will not be functional and, as a result, it will not be comfortable. Plan expenditure before thinking about design. You may need to cut spending on furniture or decorative elements in order to invest in quality materials that are durable. Take lighting into account to enhance the decor of certain areas and draw attention to particular parts of the room. Lighting can also be useful for creating an atmosphere. And remember that natural light is the best source of lighting that exists. Ideas for decorating restaurants and creating an atmosphere To create the right atmosphere in a restaurant, it can be very helpful to look for inspiration in other establishments that we find attractive and pleasant. Depending on the type of restaurant, here are some ideas that you can consider. Ideas for a small restaurant A small restaurant can be cozy and pleasant, but it is important to make good use of space and avoid wasting square meters. Ideas for decorating a small restaurant include: Customized furniture that fits perfectly into the space. Use benches next to the wall as part of the seating to use less space than would be necessary for chairs. Decorate in a minimalist style to keep spaces clear. Use well positioned mirrors to create a sensation of light and space. Choose colors that enlarge the space visually: white, cream, beige or gray, for example. Ideas for a luxury restaurant Luxury restaurants must reflect sophistication and good taste and may have a classic touch. Let's look at some ideas for decorating a luxury restaurant: Choose sophisticated materials with a sober look. Opt for low-level lighting using traditional lamps. Take care of all the details, both large and small, from the decor of the walls and ceilings to the decorative utensils on the tables. Ideas for decorating the walls of restaurants To decorate the walls of a restaurant, it is not enough to choose a color and paint each wall in it. If you want your restaurant and its decor to stand out and offer a truly unforgettable experience, the walls are very important. The different models of the Alluslate and Fitwall panels offer restaurant decorators endless options for enhancing the appearance of walls. These decorative panels can be installed without the need for construction work, making them the ideal choice when the premises are being refurbished. Krion lattices are also a very interesting option for enlivening the decoration of walls, and adding a sensation of depth thanks to their relief effect. The best colors for decorating a restaurant Color has the power to transmit feelings and emotions. Depending on how you want to make diners feel, one color may be better than another. Let's look at some examples of how you can use different colors to influence the customer experience: To ensure a peaceful experience, blue in various shades is the ideal option. Black conveys the feeling of sophistication you need in a luxury restaurant. Green is also relaxing and customers unconsciously associate it with nature, so in a restaurant with a natural setting it should be a predominant color. Ochres, browns and beige are calm and relaxing. Finally, if you're looking to awaken intense emotions in diners, colors in the red range will be perfect. Restaurant decoration may seem like a challenge, but by following these tips and using the best materials, we are sure that the result will be a success. Restaurant decoration, a unique touch in every space A restaurant is a place where we indulge our senses and enjoy the gastronomic offering, but also the smells, the lighting, the colours, the music... And, of course, the company. To offer a unique and memorable experience, balance in decoration is a fundamental factor that we must take into account. According to interior designer Iván Cotado, "in restaurant interior design we not only reflect the personality of a kitchen with materials and colours, we also do so with the room distribution, decorative elements, furniture, sensory marketing..." So, we can say that the expression "we eat with our eyes" takes on a much broader meaning when it comes to decorating a restaurant. How to decorate a restaurant Every restaurant is unique and this should be reflected in how they are decorated. But if there is one thing all catering spaces have in common, it is that they must impress the diners, not only in terms of the food, but overall, including the decoration of all areas. As well as meeting the aesthetic and gastronomic expectations, it must also be a functional space for both staff and diners to feel comfortable sitting and moving around in. El Malagueño: a bar decoration that goes beyond design Making a good first impression on visitors to a restaurant is key to attracting customers and offering them a satisfactory experience. The image offered by these initial spaces should be one of cleanliness and hygiene. But of course, without forgetting the differentiating factor: a unique aesthetic that cements the visit in our customers' memories. Selecting a material that enables us to create a bar with creative shapes, or even a bar backlit with the restaurant's branding, will have a positive impact on this experience. Krion® LUX, as well as being a highly mouldable, aesthetic and modern material, also offers unrivalled cleanliness and hygiene qualities, which is essential in the context of hospitality. Discover more in Projects Porcelanosa Architect:VELVET PROJECTS Photo:© MESA 12 Living room decor that shines on its own at the Soon Grill restaurant Once inside the dining room itself, we must not abandon the decoration and leave the diners to their own devices. Proposing an aesthetic that appeals to their senses is key to a favourable dining experience. A good way to enhance this effect on our restaurant's guests is to opt for backlit tables, such as those at the Soon Grill restaurant in Paris. The tables take centre stage in the dining room; but without neglecting other fundamental elements of the decoration. Discover more Projects Porcelanosa Architect:AEV ARCHITECTURE Photo:© JEAN-MICHEL DA FONTE The decoration also reaches Casa Manolo's bathrooms We have already made the guests fall in love with our restaurant. Now we must take care of the other, but no less important, rooms: the bathrooms. The decoration concept of a restaurant must be coherent and, to this end, we must not forget this space. The Casa Manolo project is a good example of love and care in the interior design of the bathrooms, where not only aesthetics, but also functionality and hygiene (so important in this space) have been taken into account with the installation of Krion® LUX countertops. Fabricator:Fustería Mira Photo:Lope Matias Fitwall®: the key to decorate the walls of Berberecho restaurant Fitwall® is one of the best partners for decoration in the catering sector. On the one hand, thanks to its exclusive designs that turn any space into a unique and memorable place. But also because, thanks to its fast installation, without the need for building work or licences, and its ease of handling, it is the perfect option for making quick changes to the decoration without having to close the restaurant for long periods of time. David García, designer at Grupo Ramón García, and the man in charge of the Berberecho Restaurant project, has managed to create a very special space thanks, among other things, to the use of Fitwall® for the decoration of the walls. Discover more Projects Porcelanosa Interior design:GRUPO RAMÓN GARCÍA Photo:© GRUPO RAMÓN GARCÍA Quique Dacosta chooses hygienic and safe kitchens Kitchens are the epicentre of any restaurant and, in addition to being aesthetically-pleasing, they must be hygienic and safe. Krion® LUX meets all the necessary safety and hygiene conditions to be part of the equipment of these kitchens thanks to its almost zero porosity and ability to be joined with imperceptible joints, preventing the proliferation of microorganisms on its surface, making it safer to be in contact with food. A clear example of a hygienic, safe and aesthetic kitchen is the Quique Dacosta project, where design and creativity are combined with the safety of the seamless spaces and with backsplashes from Krion® LUX. Discover more Projects Porcelanosa Photo:© ALFONSO CALZA

KrionÂ®: the ultimate in hygiene and aesthetics for restaurants and caterers

Restaurants, cafes and businesses related to food require extra hygiene in all aspects which guarantee safety for people. Food handling must have tools, materials and techniques which prevent a build-up of bacteria and germs, thus guaranteeing food in good condition for the people who are going to... be eating it. Design is another important factor in a restaurant, since it must convey a personality beyond its dishes. In addition, durability and resistance are important characteristics for maintaining a good appearance following the rhythm of daily work and the influx of visitors. The Krion® features make the material the aesthetic and functional solution for contract refurbishment projects. A safe option which provides high added value to the business in different aspects: Hygienic surface As we have already mentioned, the premises of the catering sector need to have surfaces and materials which guarantee safety for people. A clean and hygienic atmosphere will be an essential feature in this type of business. And, how can Krion® help restaurant and food business hygiene? a. Bacteriostatic surface: Because the surface is almost completely non-porous, there's no need for bactericidal agents in its composition. The surface is guaranteed to be sterile and free from germs, preventing the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. British laboratory Virology Research Services Ltd. carried out a study on the behaviour of viruses on a Krion® surface. Researchers placed a human coronavirus and influenza virus on a Krion® K · Life 1100 surface (without any treatment), and on a plastic surface for comparison. After 24 hours, the coronavirus in contact with the plastic had lost 55.28% efficacy, whereas the virus in contact with Krion® had experienced an 82.22% reduction in infective capacity. The figures for influenza were an 88.75% reduction on Krion® in just 2 hours, compared with an 18.44% reduction on the plastic. In conclusion: without any additional treatment, the Krion® surface is more sterile. It not only prevents the spread of microorganisms, but also diminishes their effectiveness. Plus, thanks to its intrinsic properties it prevents cross-contamination of foods, and is NSF certified for contact with food. Discover the development of the virological study b. Easy of cleaning: Krion® is incredibly easy to clean. A sterile surface which is almost completely non-porous and free from joints prevents dirt from accumulating. Thanks to its properties, Krion® is incredibly easy to clean. You can ensure the material remains in perfect condition throughout its lifespan by following these steps: On a daily basis, clean any spills or splashes as quickly as possible to prevent stains from setting in. This makes it easier to clean. The best thing to do is simply wipe with a dish cloth, microfibre cloth or a sponge. A wipe is all you need to keep it clean. If there's a mark or stain, clean it with water and a cloth or kitchen roll. Next apply a gentle cleaning product such as K-Cleaner to a damp cloth. Rub in a circular motion, then dry. For stubborn stains, use K-Cream or a microparticle cleaner and dampen. Rub the stain in a circular motion with a scourer until it disappears. Remove any residue, rinse and dry. Highly durable surfaces Restaurants and food businesses need strong and durable materials for two main reasons: high client traffic and the physical demands of daily work. Therefore, Krion works on Solid Surface properties to offer surfaces that will be long-lasting which in the end, become a solid investment: a. Easy repair: Krion® is full through-body, so if the surface is scratched, it can easily be repaired without its look being compromised. Any type of food or material can be removed entirely from the surface. b. Non-chip: This material's excellent resistance against chips keeps the corners in great condition, even in the face of heavy use, handling or blows. It's normal for surfaces to become susceptible to wear and tear with continued use. Commonly-used materials for tables and worktops in restaurants (such as wood or metal) often lose the edges of their corners over time. Blows, scrapes and erosion over time affect almost all materials this way. But this isn't the case with Krion®. These surfaces remain intact. Even the corners and edges will look as good as new over time, thanks to their non-chip nature. c. Fire resistance: Krion® has, according to empirical studies, greater resistance to fire than technological quartz, marble, methacrylate and wood. A property backed by the Euro Class B-s1-d0 certification in which a conventional solid surface gets a lower level: C-s1-d0. Aesthetic Surfaces A restaurant must have an image which reinforces the personality shown in its dishes. The 5 senses are important for the diner, so every detail is taken into account for the interior design of the place. The intrinsic properties of Krion® which make it easier the creative abilities of the owner, designer, interior designer and architect are: a. Thermoforming property: Because it can be moulded and formed into unique shapes, all join-free and made-to-measure, Krion® is ideal for constructing spaces with personality. Krion® can be thermoformed, making it easy to create original forms. And it means you can create curved countertops and worktops without any corners, with almost imperceptible joins. The result is a smooth and flawless continuous surface. And it's not just a question of aesthetics - it also prevents the accumulation of dirt. b. Backlighting property: Krion® can be backlit to create truly unique designs, making it ideal for signage. Restaurant diners are looking for much more than good food. Attractive décor is an excellent accompaniment to a good menu, and can stimulate all diners' five senses. Backlighting is the perfect partner for creating a unique sensory experience, whether at a bar or on tables. You can even incorporate your corporate colours or restaurant logo for the ultimate backlit look. c. A wide range of colours + customisation: Krion® has a wide range of colours to create spaces for a specific purpose. Besides, the Krion AdHoc service allows exclusive 100% custom-made colours to be created for large projects, fully adapted to the people's needs. Happy Red Krion Professional Advice From the first contact with the fabricator, designer, interior designer or architect with Krion®; our team is at the professional’s side in the project. Therefore, our partners can get to know all the capabilities of the Solid Surface, getting the most out of their projects, and improving the expectations of their clients at the same time. 1. Affinity Program: Everything you need to start working with Krion® 2. Associate fabricator: Support and professional advice service 3. A&D: Advice service for architects, interior designers and designers at a technical and economic level.

Aesthetic functional solutions for carrying out a successful contract project

Interior design and architecture projects which are geared towards contract spaces must count on not only high quality standards, but also carefully-worked aesthetics which can project the image that each business wants to show. Design is one of the other key factors when it comes to choosing the... materials which will shape a contract space. The possibility of meeting client demands regarding shapes, colours and finishes makes the work done by interior designers and architects easier, who look at creating atmospheres which match the identity of the company 100%. As well as that, since we are dealing with medium-high traffic atmospheres, the contract spaces demand highly durability materials whose appearance remains unaffected during their service life. In order to achieve this, the aforementioned materials must be resistant and have easy-to-clean properties, as well as low maintenance, so that the everyday use of the space does not have an effect on either the colour or the finish. Although material quality is key when it comes to making the right choice, the support given to professionals is of equal importance so that they can carry out their projects in an excellent way. Here at Krion, we are aware of the needs that interior designers, designers and architects may have whenever they carry out a contract project and this is the reason why we strive to give aesthetic and functional solutions which enhance their work. Aesthetic adaptability Aesthetics is key in the contract sector. Each brand has its own identity which must be portrayed in the space. For that purpose, Krion counts on the Ad Hoc service, where you can find specific and unique Krion colours for big projects, allowing each business to be different from the rest in the sector. The adaptation to the space is also very important in a material, since professionals sometimes have to deal with small areas, corners in difficult places and particular specifications. In this regard, the thermoforming benefits of the KrionTM mineral compact, along with the possibility of having customised furniture, make it easier for designers and architects to successfully meet client requirements. Backlighting is another benefit which Krion counts on, since it is possible to include the logo of the company on the same surface without creating unnecessary joints, therefore achieving unique finishes in the creation of an incomparable professional atmosphere. 2. The durability of the material Going beyond aesthetics, the material that shapes a contract space must fit in with a series of essential requirements. The full-body condition of KrionTM allows for the material to be easily repaired when there are scratches, stains and superficial burns. A property which, together with the zero porosity, ensures easy cleaning, hygiene and safety for the material against bacteria. The quality of the material also lies in the resistance it shows when compared to other materials used in the contract sector, namely: wood and methacrylate. Unlike these, Krion does not suffer from corner spalling and it remains unchanged over time. The colour stability is assured due to the research in ageing machines which allow us to know how the material would age over time, and furthermore, how to prevent it from happening from the get-go. Support for professionals For professionals who design a contract project, their final objective is to carry out work which makes customers feel satisfied with everything. To achieve this, we must understand each one's priorities and carry them out with maximum efficiency. At Krion, we have the A&D department, which advises and supports designers and architects throughout the whole process. In relation to the economic aspects, A&D oversees the advise given, and the investigation regarding the viability of the project. This is done in order to encourage profitability for all participating agents, through optimisation actions. Technically, professionals have the experience of the Krion team at their disposal, in terms of the material possibilities, and furthermore, they also have unlimited access to the BIM brand library to streamline the creation process. In addition, the department helps to solve any doubts or unforeseen circumstances that may arise in a project, providing a quick and agile solution to positively influence the workflow. To sum up, Krion starts a circular economy plan which favours each of the different professionals participating in a project. A plan in which the company becomes another link in the chain with a clear objective, which is: to work on improving user experiences on an aesthetic, functional and beneficial level.

The versatility of Krionâ„¢ in the Montemar Maritim Hotel Buffet

Spaces which are used for food preparation must have very high hygienic standards. The direct contact which these places have with food increases the demand for health standards to be excellent. In order to be sure that food is safe from any type of contamination in its surroundings, what is known... as cross-contamination, certain hygienic protocols are required which cover a wide range of actions. From the staff’s clothes, those who actually handle the food, and cleaning products, to surfaces on which food is handled, all the links in the food chain must follow the hygiene rules that are set out. The project by Rosa Colet Rosa Colet was the designer that oversaw the remodelling of the Montemar Maritim Hotel Buffet in Santa Susanna, Barcelona. The project itself needed an aesthetic renovation which would have a fresh, dynamic and innovative character; capable of maintaining the strict hygiene standards, synonymous with the hotel industry. The self-service and the hot and cold buffet areas needed a strong image, so the structures made of steel, iron and wood were covered with the KrionTM solid surface. The thermoformed capacity of the material allowed the tables to be shaped with original angles and volumes on which food is handled, making the area more attractive which was lit up by LED lighting in bright colours. Why was KrionTM opted for? In order to get an original aesthetic which followed health standards, versatile material was needed. According to Rosa: “On a technical level, it was essential to bank on an easy-to-clean non-porous material, on which the equipment and the cold hobs could be used”. The zero porosity by KrionTM greatly enhances food safety, because of its bacteriostatic feature, which, when joined to its cleaning capacity, turns the compact mineral into the perfect option for areas that come into contact with food. In relation to the aesthetic: “working with different joined polygonal levels which emulated origami, without any joints or intersections was sought-after”. The curving versatility of KrionTM, its formability, the backlighting and engraving capacity, made the designer confidently opt for the Solid Surface. The slight thickness of the sheets and the full-bodied condition which maintains the colour compact were also features that made the design work and the final result easier, thanks to carpintería ESVA. For Rosa Colet, banking on materials which offer the best result is vital in her projects in hotels, restaurants and shops. In this sense, the architect has used KrionTM on a large number of applications, such as: signs, bars, façades, counters, desks and furniture. With the endless possibilities that this material offers and the quality which it comes with, it always results in being a very good choice, either as the main material or as a complement. Having a famous and reputable company like the Porcelanosa Grupo means quality in design which, offers both architects and interior designers important back up in every sense of the word.