Unveiling the vision and techniques behind Elkay Interior Systems’ cutting-edge designs.

From customization to direct communication, working with manufacturers has several perks.

We spoke with an EIS design expert for an inside look at commercial interior design and why it’s so much more than colors and shapes.

Today’s consumer wants convenience and control over their experiences when ordering food. How are restaurants responding? Mobile apps.

Our experts attended a few expos, trade shows, and events to keep you in the loop on all things hospitality. Here’s what they learned.

Consumers are prioritizing their own mental and physical wellbeing, and it’s beginning to show in current design trends. This is how food and health are driving interior design changes.

As consumer trends change, design follows suit. Kiosks, carriages, and shipping containers are some of the ways brands are staying up to date.

As industry leaders, it’s our responsibility here at Elkay Interior Systems to not only lead the commercial interior design industry, but to also allow others an inside look at the trends we’re forecasting for the coming year.

As 2022 comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on the last few years and all they have encompassed. Over time, consumer needs and wants changed the restaurant industry.

Below, we talk about how the consumer and COVID-19 forced restaurants and dining areas to evolve into trends that will be more permanent changes moving forward.  

The history of manufacturing is a story where growth followed challenges. COVID-19 proved to be a challenge that not only impacted production but changed manufacturing culture at its core.

When humans spend as much time indoors as we do, looking at the design of indoor spaces and the materials used to build them is key. Why? Well, our well-being depends on it. We spend so much time inside that the way we design interiors is increasingly impacting our health and the environment.

The foodservice industry is ever-changing. During the height of the pandemic, the foodservice industry found interesting ways to continue serving customers. Reduced contact, operational efficiency, and cost reduction were some of the many concerns restaurant owners endeavored to solve. These solutions became new trends.

There's no question that the pandemic forcibly disrupted how we conduct business across the globe. The way of the world is unrecognizable as previously stable industries seemingly transformed overnight as markets took a hit.

We've all been there – you're in a rush and need to stop and grab one thing from the grocery store. You get your item and head to the register, but without fail, a massive checkout line crashes into your quick shop plans.

As the coronavirus continues to keep many parts of the country shut down, schools have no choice but to remain closed in efforts to keep the virus from spreading.

In the COVID-19 era, outdoor spaces provide an escape. According to the CDC, "you are less likely to get or spread COVID-19 during outdoor activities. Look for seating options that are outside and have proper ventilation of outdoor air."

As the pandemic continues, schools find their short-term solutions may not be suited for long-term use. Many districts are coming up with new plans to remodel the cafeteria and surrounding areas to combat the current pandemic while staying prepared for any future virus.

Grab-and-go options have been part of hotel design in various forms for quite some time. The prevalence of options is a function of whether the hotel is full-service or select-service.

As we continue to travel through the unknown landscape of COVID-19, perspectives are constantly shifting. There's much uncertainty surrounding short and long-term solutions to keep guests and staff safe in public environments.