Restaurant & F&B Service
Restaurant Interior Design Singapore: Process, Cost & Design Guide
Skai Atelier designs and renovates restaurants in Singapore, balancing guest experience, dining flow, and kitchen operations under one design-and-build team.
Restaurant renovation in Singapore typically costs from $180 per square foot, with full restaurant fit-outs (1,500+ sq ft) usually starting from $120,000. We manage the project end-to-end, from concept to handover.
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Key Facts
Restaurant interior design in Singapore, at a glance
- — Cost: $180–$350 per square foot, or from $120,000 for a full-service restaurant fit-out (1,500+ sq ft)
- — Timeline: 6–12 weeks from design to completion
- — Included: dining and kitchen layout, front- and back-of-house planning, compliance coordination, construction and project management
- — Compliance: SFA food-shop licensing, FSSD fire safety, and a liquor license if serving alcohol
- — Service area: islandwide Singapore
- — Who it's for: restaurant owners and F&B groups opening or refreshing a full-service dining space
What We Do
What does restaurant interior design in Singapore include?
Skai Atelier provides end-to-end restaurant interior design and renovation in Singapore, from concept development to SFA-compliant construction.
We design dining spaces that balance ambience and brand identity with back-of-house workflow and service speed.
Our services include
- — Restaurant concept & interior design
- — Dining layout & front-of-house planning
- — SFA-compliant kitchen and back-of-house design
- — Lighting, materials, and ambience design
- — Construction & project management
We work with
- — First-time restaurant owners
- — Full-service dining and casual dining concepts
- — F&B groups opening new outlets
Budgeting
How much does restaurant interior design cost in Singapore?
Restaurant interior design and renovation costs $180 to $350 per square foot, on the same F&B renovation cost basis as café fit-outs.
$30,000–$90,000
$75,000–$120,000
$120,000+
What affects the cost?
- — Kitchen scale, equipment, and exhaust system
- — Seating capacity and dining layout complexity
- — Existing condition (bare vs. takeover unit)
- — Custom carpentry, bar counters, and branding features
For a full cost breakdown, see our guide on café and F&B renovation cost in Singapore.
Compliance
What approvals do restaurants need in Singapore?
Restaurant renovation in Singapore must comply with SFA food-shop licensing and FSSD fire safety regulations, and a liquor license if you'll be serving alcohol:
- — Kitchen ventilation and exhaust system
- — Grease trap installation
- — Fire safety compliance
- — Liquor license, where applicable
We plan compliance into the design stage to avoid delays and rework. See our F&B renovation compliance guide for the full requirements.
Restaurant vs. Café
How is restaurant design different from café design?
Restaurants generally need a larger back-of-house kitchen, structured table service flow, and evening-oriented lighting and ambience.
Cafés are usually smaller-format with faster counter service and shorter dwell time. Both share the same SFA and fire safety compliance basis — see our café renovation Singapore page if that's a closer fit for your concept.
Process
What is the restaurant interior design process at Skai Atelier?
Our restaurant interior design process in Singapore follows six stages, from concept development to handover.
Consultation & Concept Development
We understand your brand, cuisine, service model, budget, and business goals.
Dining & Kitchen Layout Planning
We plan front-of-house seating and back-of-house kitchen flow for guest experience and staff efficiency.
Design Development
We refine materials, lighting, branding details, furniture, and bar or counter design.
Compliance & Technical Planning
We coordinate SFA requirements, fire safety, ventilation, grease traps, and M&E works.
Construction & Fit-Out
We manage renovation works, contractor coordination, site progress, and quality control.
Handover
We complete final checks so your restaurant is ready for service.
Featured Work
Restaurant & F&B interior design projects by Skai Atelier
Skai Atelier's F&B portfolio in Singapore includes full-service and casual dining concepts such as Afterhours, Two of Six, and Doubleii Coffee.
Afterhours
A space that transitions from daytime coffee service to evening dining, using layered materials and controlled lighting to shape mood across the day.
Two of Six
A gelato and dessert dining concept designed around a warm, sociable seating layout.
Doubleii Coffee
A full-service café and dining concept balancing bar seating with an efficient service counter.
Explore more: all F&B and commercial projects.
Why Skai Atelier
Why choose Skai Atelier for restaurant interior design in Singapore?
We design restaurants that hold up under service — guest experience, kitchen workflow, and compliance planned together from day one.
End-to-end
Design and build service under one team.
F&B fluent
Strong understanding of dining and kitchen workflows.
Cross-typology
Experience in commercial, café, and residential design.
Built to last
Focus on both aesthetics and long-term functionality.
FAQ
Restaurant interior design Singapore: FAQ
How much does restaurant interior design cost in Singapore?
Restaurant interior design and renovation in Singapore typically costs $180 to $350 per square foot, with a full restaurant fit-out (1,500+ sq ft) usually starting from $120,000, depending on kitchen scale, seating capacity, and design complexity.
How is restaurant interior design different from café design?
Restaurants generally need a larger back-of-house kitchen, table service flow, and evening-oriented lighting and ambience, while cafés are usually smaller-format with faster counter service. Both share the same SFA and fire safety compliance basis.
Do restaurants in Singapore need a liquor license?
Restaurants serving alcohol generally require a liquor license from the Police Licensing Division, in addition to an SFA food-shop license and FSSD fire safety compliance.
How long does a restaurant renovation take in Singapore?
Most restaurant renovations take 6 to 12 weeks from design to completion, depending on kitchen scope, approvals, and site conditions.
What's included in Skai Atelier's restaurant interior design service?
Concept development, dining and kitchen layout planning, material and lighting design, compliance coordination, and construction and project management, from first consultation to handover.
Do I need an interior designer for a restaurant renovation?
An interior designer helps balance guest experience with kitchen workflow and compliance, which is harder to get right without design-led planning from the outset.
Client Reviews
What our clients say on Google
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 Google reviews.
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“Jonray was the most responsible and impressive designer and contractor I have met so far. He helped me resolve many design and renovation issues for my shop, if not there would have been many delays! Strongly recommend to engage him for your project!”
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“The team is very responsible and dedicated! Even going the extra miles just to ensure that all minor touch ups post renovation are also settled promptly.”
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“Engaged them for my new shop renovation and Jon was very patience and spare more thoughts in designs. As a shop owner myself, he suggested multiple ways cater to the convenience of my work place. He's approachable and knowledgeable at his work.”
