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With winter approaching it is cold outside. The moods of the people are also going down with the mercury. People are now mostly stuck in the indoor waiting for a warm blue sky. As a restaurant owner, you must change the décor to allure them to visit your place. Here are tips to achieve that.

1. Make changes to the seating arrangement

Winter calls for a warm and cozy environment. Cover the seats with soft plush cover for a fantastic winter décor. Adding soft cushions also increases the comfort quotient. Choose warm colors for the covers. Also, change the sitting layout. Bring the seats a bit closer to deliver an intimate dining experience. Never compromise with comfort for more accommodation.

2. Style up with faux plants

People are psychologically connected to live plants. Greeneries also improve mood. But, they bring in a box load of maintenance hassles. Unlike the live plants, the fake trees and plants have no such caring demands.

The artificial plants and trees are available in a large number of varieties. These include Flower & flowering plants, Fern, Ivy, Shrub, decorative trees, topiaries, palms, etc. You can pick them based on variety, shape, collection. Moreover, they can be customized to suit any décor.

Crafted professionally form top-notch grade raw materials, they are stunningly realistic. When you use the high-end artificial plants in the restaurant interior, they create a natural ambiance. Since they do not shed leaves or require water, they keep your restaurant and café absolutely clean. As such, you can use them easily on the tables.

Building a tropically themed interior in the winter makes your restaurant stand out of the crowd. The artificial tropical plants are perfect for this. These are infused with special fire retardant chemicals. It makes them self-extinguishing. Unlike the live plants, the silk trees and plants do not attract insects. This keeps the guests free from insect attacks.

3. Make your restaurant real warm

People behave like the hibernating species during the winter months. They prefer to enjoy the coziness and comfort of their home. So, make your restaurant and café warm. Install an electric fireplace and decorate that with barks of wood. Also, add candles for creating a magical ambiance. Make sure that the HVAC system is in the right condition. This will ensure proper ventilation.

In case you have some outdoor dining arrangement, continue that even in the winter. Adorn the place with a patio heater. This portable heating option will keep the area warm. Of course, you cannot continue this when it is freezing. Otherwise, there is no point in heading to indoor.

Organize a generator to meet the unfortunate power sludge. This will make your restaurant a cut above the others. Offer some comforting menu as a bonus. People will prefer to visit the place on the cold days of winter.

4. Provide summer adventure experience

Once you have introduced a tropical vibe and made it warm and welcoming, organize some summer funs. Decorate the place with sand-filled kid’s tubs with shells and beach umbrella. Plenty of summer décor items are available in the market. Get one that suits the design and layout of your setting. You can also organize a romantic Caribbean Night. People will fall for it making your winter décor a super duper l hit.

5. Have some music

“Silence is golden” everywhere, other than the restaurants and cafes in the winter season. Music stimulates our senses and helps to increase the appetite. People also enjoy eating when there is background music. Arrange to introduce live concerts. A group of musicians playing rock music makes the establishment lively. This will lift up the ambiance and is sure to draw more crowds on the weekend evenings.

6. Build up a winter vignette

Create a winter vignette to enhance the winter add charm and character to your restaurant. Since this is winter and the New Years is also knocking at the door, use a Christmas tree for anchoring the vignette. Do not stick to the traditional green and red color combination. Adorn it with pine cones, Pink and orange balls and stars for a dazzling appearance. Illuminating this with globe and bubble lights will make the ambiance dramatic.

Alternatively, you can also add a snowy feeling in the restaurant using a white Christmas tree. Embellishing this with transparent glass, shining silver and white balls and stars make s the place captivating.

Also, give a wintery touch to the tables by introducing table vignettes. Put things that relate to the season and place them on the table in a transparent container. Combine this with a white table cover to induce a fanciful frosting experience.

7. Mind the colors

Colors have a significant impact on humans. Color can change the mood and attitude of the people. This makes color an important element for winter decoration. Create a winter wonderland with white, blue, and gray color palettes. Use a blue table cover, white dishes, silver cutlery, and gray napkins. This will exude a calm and cozy feeling.

Christmas is closely associated with the winter. Use the traditional red, green, gold and sandalwood colors for imparting a wintery feeling. Accessorize with gold colored plates, sandalwood napkins, and a red table cover. This will make your restaurant warm and inviting.

8. Create a lively ambiance with illumination

Lighting is the epitome of winter decoration. Christmas lights are high for this purpose. They build up a magical ambiance with their unique display. Decorate the restaurant exterior with string lights and stars etc. It will create a dazzling show.

The restaurant interior must have a combination of ambient, accent and decorative lighting. While the ambiance light will ensure equal illumination throughout, the accent lights will highlight the features. Bringing in the decorative lighting fixtures will give a good shot to the overall décor.

Conclusion

Creating a warm and cozy ambiance is the essence of winter decoration. The above ideas can help you achieve this easily. Try these in your restaurant and café. People will swarm up your joint, and your winter sales will boost up.