Beautiful objects to dress up your restaurant

1. Ceramic tiles, Ceramics of Italy

Ceramics of Italy

Restaurants in North America are using colorful and striking ceramic tiles from Ceramics of Italy to dramatic effect. Barsa Taberna in Toronto, a Spanish tapas restaurant, features flooring in a black, red and white color palette created with tiles from the Ceramiche Refin collection. In Astoria, N.Y., Gossip Coffee opted for red and white houndstooth-patterned tiles for the floor, bar and walls. The tiles are part of the Bisszza’s Opus Romano collection. laceramicaitaliana.it/en

2. Vessel lighting, Humanscale

Humanscale

Designer Todd Bracher developed this LED lighting for Humanscale. Vessel combines function and style, resulting in a glare-free, high-quality light. Restaurant operators can use the Vessel lighting in pendant or chandelier formats. The fixtures are made of quartz crystal, and come in black, white and clear anodized finishes. Vessel lighting is ideal for restaurants seeking a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. humanscale.com

Humanscale

3. Partition systems, Bobrick

Bobrick

For a restroom partition that marries both aesthetics and function, look to Bobrick’s 1040 DesignerSeries High Pressure Laminate. The partition comes in more than 50 colors and patterns, and features concealed hardware and flush panels. bobrick.com

4. SEI, Wineemotion

Wineemotion

Restaurants that offer a high-quality wine program may consider SEI by Wineemotion, a wine dispenser and preservation system that can preserve up to six wine bottles for 30 days. This model also features a double-glass door for easy viewing of stored wine bottles. wineemotionusa.com