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Restaurant Interior Design: What Makes a Great Dining Space

Restaurant interior design is about more than aesthetics - the floor plan determines your cover count, the lighting scheme makes a lunch-to-dinner shift possible, and acoustics can make or break a guest's experience. This guide covers the decisions that matter most, from seating mix and open kitchens to the outdoor dining and NCC 2025 changes affecting Victorian fitouts now.

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How to Choose a Salon Interior Designer (and Why It's Not Like Hiring Any Designer)

Choosing an interior designer for your salon is not the same as choosing one for any other commercial space. Salons have technical demands - ventilation, plumbing, electrical load, acoustic separation - that most generalists have not had to resolve before. This guide explains what a specialist actually produces, what the briefing process should look like, and what to watch for before you sign anything.

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Cafe Fitout Melbourne: Design, Compliance & Cost Guide

A cafe fitout in Melbourne or on the Mornington Peninsula involves four separate approval streams, food safety standards that shape every kitchen design decision, and cost ranges that vary significantly depending on tenancy type and heritage constraints. This guide covers what operators need to understand before engaging a builder - from planning and building permits through to grease trap requirements, liquor licensing implications, and realistic timelines.

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