A floor map that works when the restaurant is full
A good floor map makes quick decisions easier during service. Here are the principles we build TableBooking around.
The map should answer one question
When service is busy, staff do not need more menus. They need to know what is happening right now: which table is available, who is arriving soon and where to find the guest.
That is why the floor map should be a service surface — not just a static drawing of the room. Status, capacity and today's bookings should be visible in the same workspace.
Images make the map more human
A table number is precise, but not always easy to remember in a room with many similar tables. A reference image can show the window, lamp, wall or view that makes the table easy to find.
In TableBooking, restaurants can add a reference image to a table and use it as a visual landmark during service. The image is there for staff — not decoration.
Build for decisions, not decoration
A useful map prioritises three things: clear status, readability and few clicks. Colours should be supported by text or icons, tables should open for details and the map should work on a large screen and tablet.
That is also why we test the map with real service flows: create a table, register a booking and find the right table again.
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