Creating a family-friendly restaurant environment
Eating out with children is all the rage! A well-designed, child-friendly setting makes a visit to the restaurant more exciting for children, whilst ensuring parents can relax and creating a pleasant atmosphere. But what are the key considerations when designing a play area and seating for children? Here you’ll find the best ideas and tips for restaurant owners!
5 reasons to set up child-friendly restaurants
- A relaxed atmosphere : Children are kept occupied, so parents can enjoy their meal in peace.
- Greater customer satisfaction : Families are happy to return to child-friendly venues.
- Longer dwell time : Happy children mean less stress and a longer visit.
- Image booster : A child-friendly restaurant stands out positively from the competition.
- Optimal use of space : Even small restaurants can score points with clever solutions.
The highchair - a must-have in child-friendly catering
A highchair is a must-have in every family-friendly restaurant! The affordable IKEA ANTILOP highchair is particularly popular, as it is sturdy, easy to clean and can be stacked to save space. But with a few extras, you can make the highchair even more practical and cosy and, above all, adapt it to the restaurant design.
Enhance the otherwise plain grey legs of the ANTILOP with our design decal in no time at all and give them a high-quality look.
Our seat cushions and the footrest ensure greater comfort and correct posture, while customised adhesive foils enhance the sleek look of ANTILOP chairs. With a footrest and cushion, you can also show that you're thinking of your youngest guests - for more comfort and an all-round pleasant time at the table. The silicone mat Protection against crumbs and stains, so that cleaning is done in a flash in the hectic everyday catering business.
With the right highchair accessories, your restaurant will not only be more child-friendly, but also more hygienic and efficient!
Checklist for family-friendly restaurant design
A play area in a restaurant must meet specific requirements. It should entertain children, but also be safe, hygienic and durable – after all, it is used by many young guests every day. To ensure your play area becomes a real highlight for families, you should pay attention to the following points:
- Hygiene & ease of cleaning – Cleanliness is paramount in restaurants. Our custom-fit adhesive films for IKEA furniture make the play area particularly easy to clean: simply wipe it down and everything is clean again!
- Safety & Stability – All furniture and play equipment should be stable and free from sharp edges. Make sure you use tested, non-toxic materials so that children can let off steam without a care in the world.
- Robust & durable – A play area in a restaurant gets a lot of wear and tear. Opt for hard-wearing furniture and high-quality play materials that still look good even after many visits.
With these tips, your play area will not only be child-friendly but also suitable for everyday use!
Popular categories for child-friendly restaurants
The play table - a robust play table Play corner for little explorers
A robust play table is a real classic! It gives children the opportunity to get creative while their parents relax and chat. With our lovingly designed adhesive foils, you can turn IKEA children's tables into your own play worlds in no time at all. This is a cost-effective way to upgrade your IKEA classics.
The play kitchen - fun for little chefs
A play kitchen in a play corner of your restaurant is the perfect way to inspire little guests, to delight little guests. While the parents relax and enjoy their meal, the children can playfully discover their own little world of cookery. With our matching accessories and self-adhesive design decal for IKEA children's kitchens, the play kitchen is not only visually appealing and adapted to the rest of the restaurant's furnishings, but also particularly durable and easy to clean.
The children’s stool – a comfortable spot for little guests
IKEA’s small children’s stools are perfect for decorating with our custom-fit films. This means that children not only have a child-friendly place to sit in a restaurant or café, but also a spot where they can play or do crafts straight away. Especially when combined with a low children’s table, such as the LACK table from IKEA, they offer a simple solution for a play area in the dining room. The small stools are also very easy to stack and store away.
