How To Create an Inviting & Practical Interior for The Winter Months

We know that the festive period is often one of the busiest times for the hospitality sector. Whether you’re a pub hosting friendly gatherings or a restaurant focusing on family get-togethers it is important that your interior looks great and works hard, having an interior that is practical as well as inviting may encourage increased footfall while keeping trade running smoothly.

Woodberry has been providing high-quality commercial furniture to the hospitality sector for over 15 years and has gained a lot of insight into how to create a hard-working hospitality environment with top-quality commercial furniture. So, we’re sharing some top tips on how to create a practical and inviting interior for the festive period.

Pedestal Tables and Stackable Chairs

Pedestal tables and lightweight stackable chairs allow for more versatility within your establishment. This can be especially helpful over the festive period as you can push together pedestal tables to accommodate larger groups of people. You may want to use a tablecloth or table runner to bring the tables together. This is also an easy way of making your venue feel more festive and seasonally appropriate. Additionally, stackable chairs can be easily stored away if you require more floor space throughout the season.

Woodberry offers a wide range of stackable chairs and pedestal table options. These are available in a variety of styles and colours. Our commercial stackable side chairs are available upholstered or non-upholstered.

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Create the Right Atmosphere

Creating the right atmosphere within your hospitality setting is important. To set the right atmosphere you have to consider your ideal customer and tailor it to them. The atmosphere of your establishment can make or break a customer’s experience. For example, if you’re customer is looking for a relaxing evening meal they might turn away from your establishment if you have loud music playing or flashing lights.

The customer looking for a relaxing time may be more drawn to comfortable, upholstered seats, low light, and candles. Whereas a group of friends having a festive gathering will be more likely to gather around a large dining table with benches in a louder setting.

You may want to consider how your lighting, music choices and decorations influence your establishment’s atmosphere. These things can be easily changed to better suit your ideal customer if needed.

Zoning

Creating different zones within your establishment is a great way of drawing in multiple different types of customers. You can do this by considering the types of customers you want to attract. You will need to know this to set the right atmosphere and use the best furniture.

If you’re a pub looking to attract an older demographic during your lunchtime service you will want to consider investing in comfortable armchairs, perhaps with upholstered seat pads. This will provide a comfortable experience to guests visiting for a quiet lunchtime meal. You could then extend your trade by adding some bar-height furniture or pedestal tables and armchairs to make your pub appealing to customers visiting for a drink after work.

When you are laying your furniture, you want to ensure that it isn’t too close together. This can make your space feel more crowded and create a stressful experience for staff and customers. As well as this, it will make your site less accessible for people visiting with mobility aids such as wheelchairs as well as parents with pushchairs.

Decorate for the Season

Decorating for the season can help your hospitality business stand out. You could spruce up your dining tables with festive decorations. Or, you may opt for a more subtle look and use coloured placemats and throws to brighten up the tables. Smaller details such as confetti or sparkly table toppers are also a great way of making your establishment feel more festive.

You can also bring more accessories, such as cushions, and throw blankets into your space to make it feel warm and inviting on cold days. If you have a log fire, lighting it in the evenings is a good way to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

Promote a festive menu

A festive menu can excite frequent guests and encourage new guests into your establishment. Overall, increasing your footfall over the festive period. Your festive menu might differ depending on your ideal customer. For example, if you have a bar welcoming a younger customer you may think about a festive cocktail menu. Whereas traditional pubs could focus on adapting pub lunch classics into a festive treat.

If you have any questions about what commercial indoor furniture will work hardest for you over the festive season, contact our team.

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