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The exterior of the newest Kings location in Rosemount, Illinois.
fast food place popping up randomly. A lot of planning goes into each center. They are not a cookie cutter concept!” And when you look at the outstanding design elements, it becomes clear that Kings rule. Walking through their doors, you feel like you’re in Vegas. Rich, strong colors overtake you. You approach the front desk; it’s as if you’ve stepped into the spot light. A brilliant use of lighting tells the story of a time in America when Fedora’s graced the heads of meticulously groomed men, and curvaceous women did their best to dress like Marilyn Monroe. If you blink, you might see the spirit of Frank Sinatra strolling through the bar where the neon sign reads the “Royal Room.” The design theme synergy is sleek and is consistently carried out at each Kings bowling
center. Rich, saturated colors, texture and lighting flow in perfect harmony and merit awards. The word is out; everyone who walks through their doors is treated like royalty. What goes into designing a megaplex of entertainment? It's really a long-term collaboration between the client (i.e.. Lyons
The curtains, which separate the lanes at the Rosemont location, are a unique design twist, adding depth, dimension and sophistication to the space.
The King Pin Room at the Rosemont location has six private lanes, designed to recall that 50s nightclub ambiance. 48
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Group/Kings) and a knowledgable manufacturer. Brent Dyer, senior VP at US Bowling explained, “We worked with Kings' architects for months prior to installation. It all starts with the equipment.” And that is the domain of US Bowling who handled all the lighting, sound and bowling equipment, which included all the lanes, pinsetters and automatic scoring. US Bowling’s equipment is all remanufactured AMF 8290 XL