It’s the 21st Century – Here are Four Ways on How to Move On From These Outdated Decor Trends
Everything changes overtime. So does the trends in design. Many restaurant owners would find themselves caught up with outdated decors that would in turn keep their customers away. While many would consider spending more money and time to renovate their spaces just to keep up with the current preferences, updating restaurants doesn’t have to be time-consuming and difficult. Fret not, we are here to rescue you from such plight.
- The Long-Gone Accent Wall
Most eatery places love to display the jazzy and loud accent wall as the wow-factor to impress the customers and perhaps for them to take photos with. Accent walls have had its glory days a few years back with its striking paint jobs and artworks to make the space bright and fun. We still love them, but too much of a thing can become tiring for the eyes to see. Yes, feature walls are an important element in a restaurant but having an outdated one will only make the space bland and in some cases, invisible to the people since they would prefer those other restaurants that are in the run to catch up with the current trends instead.
How do we move on?
Consider replacing the accent walls with textured ones. Textured walls will definitely give off the punch-effect to the viewers as sometimes accent walls may not achieve the fully-desired effect. When it comes to selecting the materials, natural elements are always everlasting. You can still have concrete-made textured walls as it gives off the rocky surface vibe, which in turn takes you back to nature. If you are opting for a cleaner look, a solid coloured textured wall is a great choice.
2. No More Carpet on the Floor
Walking into an elegant restaurant, you may find yourself pampered with the opulence and luxury of the decor within. Looking down to the flooring nevertheless, you may as well think; “Isn’t carpet already out of the game?”. Well to answer your question, carpet flooring was once a hit even at any other kinds of eatery places. They are excellent at absorbing noise and creating the sense of comfort to the viewers. However, it needs constant maintenance, leaving many restaurant owners in the consideration of a flooring change. A spill of food and drinks can create a damage to the restaurant’s revenue, hence a call of change it is.
How do we move on?
Lift off the carpeting from the ground to see what lies underneath. It may be a bare flooring which can be beautified easily. Different kinds of flooring will give off distinctive vibes to the viewers. If you are running a elegant fine-dining restaurant, go for natural stones as they are indubitably timeless and will never ceased to incorporate the senses of wealth and grace. They may be really costly, but maintenance is out of question with the natural stones (So worth the spend!). Wooden, rendered cement, and patterned tile floorings are always in style and keeping the viewers interested. It may be the look, it may as well be texture. Keeping your flooring minimal is what you need when it comes to keeping it with the current.
3. Goodbye Framed Industrial Lighting
We know low lighting gives off the intimate feel to the people coming by to enjoy their food, so to say they are great setting for a date. Industrial lighting fixtures started to make its way into many eatery places to display more stylish, adventurous look. We’re not saying it is absolutely outdated, but lighting constantly evolves. Industrial lighting fixtures was a rampant craze; it portrays the rusted and austere mood, no doubt making the customers feel like they are eating in style. Nevertheless, the incandescent lighting fixture has become such a lighting norm that many of us are getting too bored of it and need somewhat a variety.
How do we move on?
An essential element for a space, lighting creates the atmosphere of the restaurant itself. Low lighting is suitable for an intimate place whereas more lighting gives off a bright and welcoming ambience. Likewise, keep everything minimal so they stay in the trend. You can always have a pendant lighting with distinctive features but never too much of it. Inviting in the natural lighting will boost the atmosphere of the eatery place and definitely uplift your customer’s mood. If you want to control how much light you want to give in into your restaurant, consider having blinds or curtains.
4. Off with the Design Redundancy
Some restaurants love to incorporate uniformity in their design. We’re talking about repeating the patterns and colour palette throughout the interior of their space. Uniformity in design is good, but it doesn’t really help to keep the viewers interested. Many eatery designs these days have come out of their comfort zones to display varieties to their customers and well, everyone’s in love!
How do we move on?
A great way to break free from this mundane design bubble is to personalise your restaurants with accessories and flairs. You can add in artworks, photography, and any displays that can captivate people’s attention. Remember that details always matter; every design touch you incorporate must reflect back to details, details, and details. Adding in nature-inspired materials or plants will cool down the interior of your restaurant and keep your customers in serenity. Natural healers they are!
We have presented to you the four ways to overcome these outdated trends, so if you are caught up in any of these, you’d know what to do (You’re welcome). If you think you need help on that, give us a call and we’ll be on our way.