In the last post, Rachel Luchetti from Luchetti Krele talked about her design process. In this installment she talks more specifically about some of her projects and what it takes to make a good design work on a budget… DK. Does this company still do small projects? RL. Absolutely. But they’re very time-consuming and we …
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Feb 02
Designing Your Bar
Rachel Luchetti is one half of the design firm Luchetti Krelle – a Surry Hills based interior design firm that specialises in hospitality projects. Luchetti Krelle was the 2010 winner for ‘Emerging Interior Design Practice’ at the Australian Interior Design Awards and I recently caught up with her for a chat on all things design related… …
Jan 13
What is the value of your dream?
What is the value of your dream? About six months ago I read an article in Bartender titled “Big is Beautiful” by Philip Duff. I loved this article because it pointed out a vital fact that most young want-to-be bar owners miss. Your bar is not only an extension of your professional personality; it also …
Jan 03
Establishing Your Bar
You’re going to need at least $250,000 to open a bar. So is it better to buy an existing business, or set one up from scratch? To get a true insight into this conundrum there is no better source than Adam Spencer-Carr. He is an industry expert with over 10 years experience putting bar operators …
Dec 15
How To Run a Successful Bar
Do you have what it takes? Martin O’Sullivan shares his secrets to running a successful bar… In our last two installments, Martin O’Sullivan of Grasshopper gave us his insight on the ins and outs of leasing and strata as well as council and licencing. In this final installment he shares his insight about the business …
Oct 16
Starting a Bar in NSW
Do you know what is involved in starting a bar in NSW? So you have decided to open a bar. Shouldn’t be that difficult, should it? There are a lot of places opening. They all seem to be busy. If they can do it, then why can’t you? Honestly, there is absolutely no reason why …
Oct 10
Be a Successful Bar owner!
Do you know what it takes to start and run a successful bar? We live in interesting times. The world is moving so fast these days and sometimes I feel like the humble bar is one of our last remaining refuges. A good bar can be an escape, it can be another world where the …