A Look Back: Top Posts from 2013

Here is a look back on some of our top posts from 2013!

Thank you to all of our readers for making this year such a great year. We can't wait to share even more great restaurant design in 2014.

Clockwise from top left;

The Whale Wins, Seattle

Cafe Plenty, Toronto
Spuntino, London
The General Muir, Atlanta

Hardware Society, Melbourne
Mikkeller Bar, San Francisco
Wee Jeanie, Melbourne
Dryhop Brewers, Chicago
Chez Dré, Melbourne


Are there spaces you would like to see or a photographer looking to collaborate? Send us a message, we'd love to chat!

Our Work: Foursided

Name: Foursided
Location: Chicago, IL
Design: Kaper Design, LLC
Photography: Kyle McKenna

Kaper Design is excited to share our latest work in Chicago! Located in the heart of East Lakeview (Just a few blocks down from Dryhop, too.), Foursided is a neighborhood staple for those looking to get the best framing or unique gift. Being the original location, it came time for a facelift and we were happy to jump on board. Follow the jump below for a look at their new space.

Our Work; Dryhop Brewers

Name: Dryhop Brewers
Location; Chicago, IL
Designer: Kaper Design, LLC
Scope of Work: Schematic Design, Design Development, Feasibility studies, Contract Administration,  FF&E Sourcing

Kaper Design, LLC is proud to announce the opening of Dryhop Brewers. A warm and comfortable space, our design showcases the craft of creating. With an initial concept given by the owner of 'My father's workshop on a good day.', Kaper Design created a space that played homage to the craftsmen and their crafts. Highlighting the woodworking and beer making crafts simultaneously was an exciting challenge and allowed us to get creative with materials and applications. 

A Look Back; Our Work

It's been a busy year for us and couldn't be more excited about the projects we've gotten to work on and the clients we've gotten to work with. Here is a quick look back at what kept us busy during 2012.



Name: The Salsa Truck
Status: In progress
Location: Chicago, IL

Name: The Garage
Status: In Progress
Location: Chicago, IL

Name: Dryhop Brewers 
Status: In Progress
Location: Chicago, IL

Name: Shady's Burgers & Brewhaha
Status: In Progress
Location: Dallas, TX

Name: Cogdal Vineyards
Status: Design Completed
Location: South Haven, MI

Name: The Savoy (Previously named, The Odyssey)

Status: Completed

Location: Chicago, IL

Name: Bang Bang Pie Shop
Status: Completed
Location: Chicago, IL

Name: DIY Kitchen Crashers Episode 301 

Status: Completed & Aired

Location: Chicago, IL

A huge thank-you goes out to all of our amazing clients and fans for making 2012 such a great year. With The Garage, The Salsa Truck, Dryhop, and Shady's all opening in 2013, we can't wait for all that 2013 has in store. 

A Look Back; Top Posts for 2012

Here is a look back on some of our top posts from 2012. 

It was quite the year and our top posts were located everywhere from California to Maryland to Oslo!

Clockwise from top left;

1. Creative Alliance Cafe

2. Gjelina

3. Kolonihagen

4. Handsome Coffee Roasters

5. Cocotte

6. Fette Sau

7. Workshop Coffee Co

8. Moomah

DIY Kitchen Crashers

At Kaper Design, 

We believe in the essence of the kitchen

We believe in the passion of the chef

We believe that a meal can be a celebration of, or escape from the everyday

We believe that gathering around a table unites and connects

We believe that the soul of any space is the kitchen, be it residential or commercial.

With this in mind, we'd like to announce that Kaper Design will be featured TONIGHT on the Season Premiere of DIY's Network show; Kitchen Crashers. 

(Click here for the airtime in your area)

(A little glimpse into the almost finished product. Read below for the inside scoop on our design.)

A look back; 2011 Reader Favorites

 The Reader Favorites from 2011 (clockwise from top left);

The Fat Radish, NY
Colonie, NY
Mazzo, Netherlands
Gilt Bar, Chicago
Fish Bar, Chicago
Bell, Book & Candle, NY
The Coffee Studio, Chicago
The Viceroy Hotel, California