Innovation Through Design
Our blog keeps you up to date on global product and interior trends using the knowledge of our in-house experts.
Inside the Design Studio: A Conversation with Nina Gutierrez, Senior Designer at Elkay Interior Systems
Unveiling the vision and techniques behind Elkay Interior Systems’ cutting-edge designs.
The Benefits of Partnering with Manufacturers
From customization to direct communication, working with manufacturers has several perks.
Commercial Interior Design and Its Phases
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.
Why Fast Food Restaurants are Pushing Mobile Orders
Today’s consumer wants convenience and control over their experiences when ordering food. How are restaurants responding? Mobile apps.
6 Factors Driving Change in the Hospitality Industry in 2023
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.
2023 Restaurant Trends: Food and Health
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.
Kiosks, Shipping Containers, and Carriages – What Are Their Benefits?
As consumer trends change, design follows suit. Kiosks, carriages, and shipping containers are some of the ways brands are staying up to date.
2023 Restaurant Trends: An eBook
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.
2023 Interior Design Trends: Restaurant Edition
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.
The Evolution of the Restaurant Dining Experience
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.
Sustainable Manufacturing is Responsible Innovation
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.
3 Simple Materials to Promote Sustainability Efforts in Design
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.
Global Commercial Kitchen Trends: The Ever-Adapting Foodservice Industry
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.
The Lobby of the Future: Hospitality Design Shifts
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.