How your restaurant looks on the inside may be the best way to attract and retain customers. Although design trends tend to change quickly, experienced commercial contractors know what works in the long run. If you think your space is due for an upgrade, consider some of the decor ideas discussed below.

5 Decor Ideas for Your Restaurant

1. Colorful Palettes & Details

Gone are the days when minimalism was the hottest restaurant design trend. Although it may still apply to other retail spaces, it seems out of place with dining spots that aim to be inviting rather than off-putting. Instead, add more color to your interiors. Don’t be afraid to play around with vibrant shades and rich hues. If you’re not ready to go all out with color, consider a muted palette of olive greens, dusty blues, salmon pinks, or lemon yellows, and mix textures and patterns to provide definition.

2. Cozy Ambiance

The right ambiance brings in the crowd—ask any commercial contractor or designer. Make your space feel more intimate and inviting by swapping out hard chairs with upholstered seats and plastic tables with wood. Even if you go for an all-white interior, a couple of rustic details in wood will create visual interest and balance.

3. Mixed-Use or Communal Seating

Over the years, dining spots have become places for socializing. It’s essential to have seating that accommodates dating couples and large groups. Flexible and adaptive seating arrangements give diners the alternative to share or have a table of their own.

4. Community-Focused Elements

The typical dining experience should go beyond filling bellies. Nowadays, a restaurant must engage the community. It’s not unusual to find interiors of restaurants peppered with works from community-based artists as a way of promoting and showcasing local talent. But more than that, it’s a means of connecting with a neighborhood and focusing on its uniqueness. 

5. Green Is In

Sometimes, all you need is a plant to liven up an interior and soften hard edges. Most commercial contractors know how to exploit this nugget, so have them create a space where you can add foliage and plants without distracting or overwhelming your patrons. If you’re not up for too much greenery, consider potted succulents and cacti as table centerpieces.

If you’re ready to take your restaurant design to the next level, count on BHI General Contracting. Based in Fairfield, OH, the commercial contractors have helped those in the food business build high-quality facilities throughout the Tri-State area. They offer facility maintenance services, too. Call (513) 330-5686 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to view a selection of representative projects.