Design Elements Archives - Bars and Booths

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Whenever I go to diners and other places which have old-fashioned and vintage signs, I often ask myself, “Where does this stuff come from?” There are signs and items that look vintage, but are actually new, just made to look old. That being said, we are...

Planning Counter Seating – How High? How Far Away For Stools?

Design Elements

Here are some specs if you are planning counter seating. Seating comfort is very important, so note these statistics well:

WURLITZER 1015 TROUBLESHOOTING

Design Elements

The Diner Designer likes to review the individual elements of the restored Diner or the Home design in retro style. One of those elements is often a Juke Box. And one of the most popular of these is the Wurlitzer 1015. Having trouble with your restored Wurlitzer 1015...

Home restoration project needs a coin system…

Design Elements, Where to go...

I received a note from someone who was restoring a kiddie ride on his own and was looking for a new coin system for it… I believe the ride was a horse like Champ, but I could be wrong. Anyway, when I need parts the first place I go to is SodaDecals.com, which is...

Get to know your Retro Vending Machines: The Vendo – 56

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Introduced in late 1957, the VENDO-56 is much like the Vendo 81 but just a bit smaller. Due to this machine’s smaller size it is a highly sought after machine! The V-56 was primarily produced in the Coca Cola brand. These machines will vend almost...

The Williams Family Basement Diner is on MTV!

Design Elements, Featured Diner, Home Designs

Sandy Williams had seen their rec room, a classic diner, on television before. Al Roker had been there to cover it on NBC. But the best was yet to come. MTV’s Teen Cribs was there last weekend filming for an upcoming show that will probably be aired in...