Blog: 5 Things to Consider before You Choose Your Restaurant Interiors
Every restaurant has to go through many different iterations before actually achieving its finished form. The most important element for restaurant success is the food but that is not the sole point of focus.
A restaurant needs to build and maintain relationships with their clientele and regular and loyal customers are the foundation of any great restaurant. In order to achieve this, one of the most important aspects of restaurant conception is building an ambience.
The restaurant interiors play such a huge role in the staging of the food and the general mood. That’s why it is important to consider a few things before making big decisions regarding restaurant interiors. Here are 5 things you must consider:
The Psychological Aspect
The base of any design project is implementing the identity and nature of the restaurant into the interiors. How does a restaurant get its identity? Does it develop the idea first or does that evolve naturally? For the best results, it makes sense to develop this identity early as it allows for better decision-making and service.
The psychological aspect of a restaurant is very easy to brush aside as it seems like an obvious point but the truth remains that, knowing your customer and how you want them to feel is pivotal to success. The identity of the restaurant and the design elements that go into it will affect the psychology of the customer, so choose decisions with that in mind.
Colours and Vibe
Strategic application of colour is one of the most underrated aspects of interior design. The kind of appeal, consistency and thoughtfulness a restaurant can demonstrate to its clientele can be conveyed through the application and choice of colours.
In fact, restaurant colours are one of the first things that need to be decided when putting together the main design of the restaurant. These colours can make the diners feel peaceful or excite them if necessary but basically, this will be another way to influence the dining experience positively. These colours also effect all the remaining factors that are important to restaurant interior design.
Lighting
One of the most touched-upon aspects of restaurant interior design is the lighting of the establishment. Lighting has such a huge effect on mood because of how it is positioned and what it unveils. There are so many lighting options available today that they can always bring something interesting to your restaurant. For a cozy dining experience, a sparsely light dining room is the key but the bright lights of an all-day café can seem inviting at night. Setting the mood with lighting is always going to be very important.
Furniture that Fits
A nice signature touch for any restaurant is the furniture. There is no longer any excuse to purchase and place boring and cheap furniture on the dining room floor. Options are now available at every price point and besides, it makes more sense to budget well for sturdy and beautiful furniture. Customers are drawn to comfortable seating that looks elegant and beautiful, which means if you choose wisely, an investment in restaurant furniture can pay for itself.
Flooring that Matches Up
This is an underrated part of the restaurant interior design in Bangkok and around the world. The floor is not what everyone looks at but it is definitely a part of the overall design. One cannot simply forget about it because if you don’t find a flooring option that matches your overall design then it can throw the balance off. Flooring doesn’t have to be a boring concept either, choosing the materials and colours that works for your restaurant can make a difference to customer perception.
Consult with Soho Hospitality for your restaurant interior design in Bangkok or globally. We have expertise in developing designs for all kinds of restaurants and we would love to work with you to make your dream restaurant a reality.
