Posted on by Amanda Baltazar
A well-lit cafe with donuts in a glass case, wicker cafe chairs, and a fichus tree.
This image shows the evolution from concept to completion on the ROY-designed Georges Donuts and Merriment in San Francisco. Image courtesy of Alanna Hale.

Where Does Restaurant Design Inspiration Come From?

restaurant development+design

March 2026

Restaurant designers look everywhere for inspiration — nature, other industries, industrial design — but one of the most important things is taking time to let ideas percolate.

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