Welcome to the Shine Design Journal
Every beautiful space starts with a spark—an idea, a material, a story worth telling.
This is where we share those stories—from design inspiration and behind-the-scenes moments to project reveals and the trends we’re loving.
We’re so glad you’re here. Whether you're a longtime client or just getting to know Shine, we hope these glimpses into our world leave you inspired.
Designing for Outdoor Dining: Creating Memorable Outdoor Restaurant Spaces
Great meals deserve great settings—and that includes patios, courtyards, and rooftops. Outdoor dining areas can reflect the same level of care and creativity as interiors. Thoughtful design can turn any outdoor space into an experience guests remember (and return to).
In this post, we highlight two favorite projects—Draft and Table and The Grumpy Rabbit—and share our best tips for designing restaurant patios that feel welcoming, functional, and on-brand year-round.
the Grumpy Rabbit {design process}
There is beauty and joy to be found in each step and it is exciting to us to reflect on the process that got us to the completed project. We love to share a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the finished product!
We hope that you’ve made the trip out to see the Grumpy Rabbit in person! The food is fabulous, the hospitality amazing and we’re pretty keen on the atmosphere, too!
the Grumpy Rabbit {before}
Not only were our clients looking to renovate the space, but they were also looking to develop a full-fledged restaurant concept that would infuse life, color, and bring really (really!) amazing food to Lonoke’s downtown.
The 5,000 sf building had experienced its share of layers of years of different uses— but behind the drop-down ceilings, vinyl floor coverings, and partitions, was a building waiting to shine.