Commercial Kitchen & Restaurant Design
40+ Years of Experience
From concept to permit approval,
equipment, and installation.
Kitchen/bar by Desert-Design
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MEET THE DESIGN TEAM AT DESERT-DESIGN
Michael Joynt
Michael Joynt
Michael Joynt
The Principal Designer
Meet the visionary force behind Desert Design, with an impressive career spanning over 45 years. Michael Joynt is not just a veteran but an encyclopedia of knowledge in all things related to kitchens, bringing unrivaled expertise and innovation to every project.
Chris Joynt
Michael Joynt
Michael Joynt
The 3D Specialist/Designer
Meet our 3D specialist, a seasoned professional with over two decades of rendering experience in addition to a background in commercial equipment sales. With a fresh perspective, Chris Joynt injects innovation into every kitchen design, ensuring excellence in every detail.
design & Equipment projects
Palm Springs, CA
- Azucar Bar & Kitchen | Palm Springs, CA
- Bar Cecil Bar | Palm Springs, CA
- El Patron Restaurant | Palm Springs, CA
- Johanna’s Restaurant | Palm Springs, CA
- Kings' Highway Bar | Palm Springs, CA
- La Bonita’s Kitchen & Bar | Palm Springs, CA
- Loco Charlie’s Grill | Palm Springs, CA
- O’Donnell Golf Clubhouse | Palm Springs, CA
- Palm Fritte Restaurant | Palm Springs, CA
- Pepper’s Thai Restaurant | Palm Springs, CA
- Snakes and Stars Bar | Palm Springs, CA
- The Dive Hotel | Palm Springs, CA
- The Trophy Club | Palm Springs, CA
- Wilma & Frieda’s | Palm Springs, CA
Coachella Valley
- Goody’s Monterey Ave. | Palm Desert, CA
- Skips Little Bar | Palm Desert, CA
- Sottovoce Cafe | Palm Desert, CA
- Waldo’s Restaurant | Palm Desert, CA
- Katsuyama | Palm Desert, CA
- Watermark Catering Co | Palm Desert, CA
- Wilma & Frieda’s | Palm Desert, CA
- Mami Paletas| Palm Desert, CA
- Canyons Grille at Glen Ivy | Corona, CA
- The Club at Heritage Palms | Indio, CA
- El Rincón Norteño | Indio, CA
- Morongo Valley Café | Morongo Valley, CA
- The Coyote Cone | Morongo Valley, CA
- Azure Palm Cafe | Desert Hot Springs, CA
Southern California
Southern California
- Oakley's & Catering | Palos Verdes Estates, CA
- Dolores Huerta Foundation | Bakersfield, CA
- Porcellino's Deli | Simi Valley, CA
- Leoness Cellars | Temecula, CA
- Falkner Winery | Temecula, CA
- Coyote Cafe at Tradition | La Quinta, CA
- Tiffany’s Sweet Spot | La Quinta, CA
- Sixth Street Coffee | La Quinta, CA
- 1/2sies Co. | La Quinta, CA
- Everbloom Coffee Co. | Coachella, CA
- Odessa Mama | Marina Del Rey, CA
- Luna Bakery | Yucca Valley, CA
- Sky Cafe | Yucca Valley, CA
- Copper Goat Coffee | Riverside, CA
Design Your Vision
Desert-Design creates functional, buildable restaurants designed around your concept, menu, workflow, and budget.
- Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Design
- Bar & Dining Room Design
- Health Department & Permit Plans
- Equipment Selection & Procurement
- Menu-Based Workflow Planning
- Project Budgeting & Management
- Custom Fabrication Design
- 3D Design & Photorealistic Renderings
- Construction & Installation Support
We combine form, function, flow, and thoughtful spatial design to create restaurants that look great and work even better.
Serving Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Phoenix & beyond.
A Personalized Approach
Developing the perfect commercial restaurant design is very similar to the process of perfecting a recipe; it is as much of an art, as it is a science. The art behind a restaurant kitchen design is the understanding of how chefs use ingredients, and the techniques they employ to manipulate them while developing their dishes. The science of kitchen design is the extensive knowledge of the equipment options that are available and arranging these tools in such a way that allows them to execute their dishes as quickly and efficiently as possible, while maintaining the highest level of sanitary standards.
Our principles of an effective restaurant kitchen design are the most unique and personalized of all the food service operations we develop for our clients. Every restaurant kitchen has its own individual identity, which must be understood fundamentally in order for it to function and prosper. Desert Design will create a restaurant kitchen layout that will optimize your flow, function and efficiency so your artisans can flourish. This translates into a more pleasant work environment for your staff and thus, a more profitable bottom line!
We Cater to Your Needs
Whether your restaurant kitchen design vision is of an open concept pizzeria, traditional sushi bar, gastro pub microbrewery or a white tablecloth fine dining restaurant, it all has one thing in common… They need to operate efficiently! Surrounding yourself with professionals who can understand your ideas and can guide them from a dream into reality, in the most cost-effective way possible. This is where Desert Design comes in!
In a restaurant kitchen design and layout, the most critical component is “The Menu.” It helps to answer all the strategic design questions and provides guidance throughout the design and construction process.
Unlike many restaurant design firms, Desert-Design begins the process with an analysis of your menu – we break it down into primary culinary techniques and reassemble the information in a way that seamlessly communicates our needs to the other design and construction professionals involved in your project. It is this approach in developing a restaurant kitchen layout that can be the difference to ensure your culinary staff have every opportunity to show off their talents to your guests.
Desert-Design - fullservice DESIGN Solutions
Commercial Design
3-Dimensional Renderings
3-Dimensional Renderings
We offer a full range of commercial design services, from initial design to project completion. Our team has experience in designing and constructing a variety of commercial spaces, including office buildings, retail spaces, and more.
3-Dimensional Renderings
3-Dimensional Renderings
3-Dimensional Renderings
Desert Design doesn't just design spaces; we conjure immersive visions of your project's future long before the first brick is laid. Prepare to witness your dream project unfold in captivating detail, transforming mere ideas into stunning realities.
Interior Design
3-Dimensional Renderings
Equipment Procurement
Our interior design services are focused on creating functional and beautiful spaces that reflect your unique style and personality. We work with you to understand your needs and preferences and create a design that exceeds your expectations.
Equipment Procurement
Equipment Procurement
Equipment Procurement
Discover a wide range of high-quality commercial kitchen equipment for sale, new & used, designed to meet the demands of your culinary business. From professional-grade stoves to cutting-edge refrigeration solutions, we offer the tools you need to elevate your kitchen's efficiency and performance.
Home & Retail Design
Equipment Procurement
Home & Retail Design
If you need an idea designed, we can create it for you, no job is too small for big ideas. At Desert-Design we try to diversify our talents, offering consultation on home remodels, add-ons, cabinet design for home or retail, flow & function retail layout, & of course or specialized 3D Renderings.
Project Management
Equipment Procurement
Home & Retail Design
We offer comprehensive project management services to ensure that your project is completed on time and within budget. Our team will coordinate all aspects of the project, from design to construction, and keep you informed every step of the way.