Restaurant renovations are often thought of as being expensive, and that if you have a limited budget you will end up with poor results. However, a combination of an excellent and affordable contractor together with some creativity can lead to surprisingly good results. All you have to do is think out of the box and take the time to plan for the renovation. In the end, you may even spend less than you thought you would. Some of the eatery renovation tips you can use to this end include:
Change The Colors
Changing the wall colors of your eatery sounds simple, but it can have a powerful effect in influencing the look and feel of the eatery. In fact, multiple studies indicate that the colors you choose can subconsciously influence the psyche of your patrons, and you can use this to your advantage. For instance, some studies show that the colors blue and purple can result in loss of appetite for some people, since the subconscious mind associates this with toxins. You could therefore avoid using too much of these colors.
Green, on the other hand, is a relaxing color. Having green hues as the major colors in your restaurant may encourage your patrons to be more relaxed, and therefore spend more and prefer your restaurant. For this type of eatery renovation to work, it will be necessary to be done professionally.
Your First Impressions Should Matter
People decide whether or not to go into a restaurant for the first time depending on how the exterior looks. Even if you are on a limited budget, you can make exterior renovations to make the eatery more attractive. These include landscaping the walkways and painting the exterior of the structure if the current paint is chipped.
Freshen Up Your Furniture
Rather than buying new furniture, you can re-upholster your current chairs and sofas, as well as refinish and sand wooden table tops. This will make your furniture look new at a fraction of the cost of buying new furniture. You will also need to repair broken or otherwise damaged furniture during this process.
Install Some Ceiling Windows
Ceiling windows are relatively cheap to install. However, they are worth every penny since they let in natural light which makes the restaurant look and feel airy. Sunlight also helps in getting rid of odors, so your restaurant will also smell fresh as well. As usual, only work with experienced contractors, as a shoddy job could lead to the window falling and hurting someone. It could also leak when it rains.
Make Use Of Outdoor Space
If you have a lot of outdoor space, you should consider using it rather than leaving it bare. You could add an alfresco dining experience by extending seating space to the exterior. This gives your patrons more options on how they want to dine. Consider adding some art or landscaping to this space, so that it looks and feels elegant. This way, you will attract more patrons without having to spend massive amounts of money.