Blogs

At B3 Designers, we're passionate foodies, always exploring new restaurants and F&B trends worldwide. As a team of designers, you'll find us at design fairs from London to Milan, constantly inspired by colors and operational design. We capture our insights in the B3 journal. 

Monte Mente

Restaurant Interior Design Trends for 2026

Over the last 25 years I’ve worked on everything from independent restaurants to hotel restaurants and refits. One of the most common questions I get is: “How long will it take to open my restaurant?”

What Actually Happens During Restaurant Concept Development

Most people think restaurant concept development starts with mood boards and visuals. In reality, the most important decisions happen much earlier. After 25 years designing restaurants and hotels, Mark Bithrey shares how layout, flow, seating, lighting, operations and storytelling shape whether a hospitality concept succeeds or quietly struggles.

How Long Does it Take to Open a Restaurant

Over the last 25 years I’ve worked on everything from independent restaurants to hotel restaurants and refits. One of the most common questions I get is: “How long will it take to open my restaurant?”

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We are hiring - Studio Manager/Assistant to the Directors
B3 Designers are looking for a confident and energetic PA/Assistant to the Directors/Studio Manager to join our team!
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Akara Restaurant, Review
The London studio took a trip to the Borough Yards in London Bridge to the beautiful, West African restaurant Akara to delve into the unique fusion…
B3's Feature in Hotel Investment Today
Mark Bithrey Founder and Director at B3 Designers is an active member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants and as part of his…
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Hazel, AC by Marriott Review
Continuing with our search to find Glasgow’s best go-to food spots has landed us in the heart of the city, at the entrance of Hazel located in AC by…
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We are hiring - Studio Manager/Assistant to the Directors
B3 Designers are looking for a confident and energetic PA/Assistant to the Directors/Studio Manager to join our team!
blogs-card-img2
Akara Restaurant, Review
The London studio took a trip to the Borough Yards in London Bridge to the beautiful, West African restaurant Akara to delve into the unique fusion…
B3's Feature in Hotel Investment Today
Mark Bithrey Founder and Director at B3 Designers is an active member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants and as part of his…
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Hazel, AC by Marriott Review
Continuing with our search to find Glasgow’s best go-to food spots has landed us in the heart of the city, at the entrance of Hazel located in AC by…
blogs-card-img1
We are hiring - Studio Manager/Assistant to the Directors
B3 Designers are looking for a confident and energetic PA/Assistant to the Directors/Studio Manager to join our team!
blogs-card-img2
Akara Restaurant, Review
The London studio took a trip to the Borough Yards in London Bridge to the beautiful, West African restaurant Akara to delve into the unique fusion…
B3's Feature in Hotel Investment Today
Mark Bithrey Founder and Director at B3 Designers is an active member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants and as part of his…
blogs-card-img4
Hazel, AC by Marriott Review
Continuing with our search to find Glasgow’s best go-to food spots has landed us in the heart of the city, at the entrance of Hazel located in AC by…
blogs-card-img1
We are hiring - Studio Manager/Assistant to the Directors
B3 Designers are looking for a confident and energetic PA/Assistant to the Directors/Studio Manager to join our team!
blogs-card-img2
Akara Restaurant, Review
The London studio took a trip to the Borough Yards in London Bridge to the beautiful, West African restaurant Akara to delve into the unique fusion…
B3's Feature in Hotel Investment Today
Mark Bithrey Founder and Director at B3 Designers is an active member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants and as part of his…
blogs-card-img4
Hazel, AC by Marriott Review
Continuing with our search to find Glasgow’s best go-to food spots has landed us in the heart of the city, at the entrance of Hazel located in AC by…