Eating out is all about the experience. The customer pays accordingly depending on the quality of food, the size and location of the place, the reviews and its popularity. Profit margins are tight and constantly being squeezed, whether that's due to competition, inflation, fashion or the countless other factors. For some, the decision to invest in a refurbishment and employ a designer is a natural process...for others that decision is a whole lot harder and it's primarily down to a lack of a budget. Here are top 7 commercial interior design tips to transform your restaurant or cafe on a limited budget. Employ a fully qualified designer: Why? Well, they could actually save you money in the end. They will take a professional objective approach to your space as they have no emotional connections with it. They can also bring a lot of good contacts to the job, good trades’ people, suppliers, joiners, and fitters. Think about it, they won't recommend anyone that they haven't worked with in the past as it's their reputation on the line as well! You can find a number of interior designers in Mumbai, by searching online. Flooring: If it's a timber floor simply sand it back and re-stain. It will look as good as new. If you have carpet, replace with more practical timber effect vinyl flooring. These will fit in your budget. They are easy to maintain, have an acoustic feel and are hygienic. You can fit them quickly! Re-clad the joinery items: Change the location of certain things, like the server counter, the bar and rest stations in a way that it looks rather more appealing. Bespoke or 'off the shelf' lighting pendants: Adding pendant lighting is such a cheap and striking tip to transform the space. Lighting can drastically change the mood of the space between day and night and is a key to the success of a space. New paint scheme: Yes, it is effective only if it is done in the right manner. If, however, which is very often the case, it goes wrong it isn't so good. If in doubt go neutral, bright colors in a dining environment are not conducive to a relaxed environment. Design feature: If you have a large wall or an area that most people will see, attempt to make this a design feature. Whether it's a full scale graphic, cladding, a lighting feature or even a collection of pictures, this is a really good cost effective solution that really will transform your space. Space plan: This one is crucial. If the space isn't working, simply move the furniture around. Make the flow of people better. You can bring in timber screens that will create zone areas and give the visitors privacy. Ensure there is adequate space between tables. Don't put people next to the door. Have provision for buggies and a baby changing area. Try to zone the space into different groups of people (if your offering suggests this). For example, have an area of 2 seaters for couples, 4 seaters for families and make the space flexible for parties and groups.
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AuthorShreya Kakkar is a student of Architecture. Designing interior is my Passion. I also love writing and Photography. Archives
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