CASE STUDIES

At Shanko, we believe every space has the potential to tell a story. For over a century, our decorative metal ceilings and wall panels have helped designers, architects, and visionaries bring their ideas to life — blending artistry with enduring quality. From timeless restorations to bold contemporary interiors, our craftsmanship transforms ordinary surfaces into expressions of character, elegance, and inspiration. Each design reflects a legacy of detail and innovation that continues to shape the spaces where people gather, dine, and dream.

Wiljon LTD

Wiljon LTD International Sales Located in Sheffield UK Wiljon LTD is one of Great Briton’s Premier builders and restorers. Specializing in turnkey design/Build, Wiljon will build/remodel every aspect of your Bar or Restaurant. The designers and builders work closely with the Shanko design and export team to create amazing interiors all across Europe and are taking designs/build to the next level. Three projects completed for Le Bistrot Pierre showcase how Wiljon is using Shanko ceiling tiles to bring their projects to the next level. Pictured: “Large Floral” in White; “Square 12” in Clear Lacquer: “Square 24” in Lincoln Copper

Applebee’s

Applebee’s is one of the world’s leading casual dining brands, known for creating warm, inviting neighborhood restaurants that bring communities together. With a focus on approachable design and modern comfort, Applebee’s continues to redefine casual dining environments around the globe.

Working closely with international design and build teams, Applebee’s integrates quality materials and contemporary aesthetics into every location — blending timeless American style with locally inspired touches. Each restaurant features signature bar areas, open dining spaces, and warm wood and metal finishes that reflect the brand’s friendly, modern identity.

Recent remodels showcase how design innovation and material selection come together to enhance guest experience and brand consistency across markets.

Pietros

Enhance Aesthetics & Improved Acoustics Founded in 1932 and located in New York City, Pietro's is one of America's top rated restaurants, recognized by the NY Times food critic as the best steak house in NYC. When the owners decided to remodel their goal was to update the décor of the restaurant and improve the acoustics without sacrificing style. To achieve this goal they worked closely with the design team at Shanko and chose the classic stamped pattern "Square 24" in Powdered coated Warm White and with WhisperTech® perforated acoustical option. By using the perforated option Pietros was able to achieve the visual impact they wanted, as well as improving the acoustical environment they desired by lowering the occupied noise level up to Seven (7) decibels.


Nathan's

Rebuild & Restore Nathan’s Famous, Americas most Iconic restaurant and hotdog stand-was one of the many Coney Island Institutions nearly destroyed by Hurricane Sandy’s flood waters. The restaurants interior suffered significant damage and was almost completely destroyed. When it came time to rebuild and restore the restaurants interior they trusted the design team at Shanko and worked closely with them to restore the interior back to its pristine & historically correct condition. On the ceiling Nathan's used "Square 24" pattern with Egg & Dart Large Cornices. On the walls they used "Fleur" pattern. all in Warm White powder coated.

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What Our Customers Say

Love my new tile

Love my new tile and Eric was awesome, Great customer service. I will definitely be recommending this company. Thank you.

Katrina W

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Beautiful!

The material is great. It is beautiful. I was very impressed, just what I wanted for this project!

Christina S

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Look amazing and are super smooth for easy cleaning

Had my boyfriend hold this one up because it’s so big it’s hard to get a pic of! The pattern is really nice and the paint job is very clean.

Chrissylicious

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Lovely!

Loved then on my ceiling. Looked great and fit perfectly with white walls and floor. Would recommend to anyone interested. As they are a good value for money.

Adriano19

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So Elegant

This is beautiful material! We actually used this in my wife’s salon and it looks so good! It’s highly recommend using this.

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