How to Renovate a Restaurant Cheaply

Today, we are deviating from the goal of selling your home quickly. We want to talk about one of our friends, Jessica, a restaurant owner. We recently visited her newly renovated business in Philadelphia and thought of writing about our experience with restaurant renovations.

For Jon, visiting a restaurant is experiencing diverse cuisines and the chefs’ professional artistry with food. I believe that “a restaurant offers a break from the day’s hustle.” We have this tradition that every time we flip a house successfully, we choose a restaurant of one of our team’s liking and celebrate. We’ve been to Jessica’s twice for this.

Now, coming back to the renovation, Jessica advises that remodeling your restaurant plays into ensuring the business’s perpetuity.

1. Give the Space a Fresh Color Upgrade

According to Jessica, changing the color scheme of your restaurant for a fresh look is the cheapest way to renovate a restaurant or any other commercial space. If the walls are dark, stained, and outdated, a new coat of paint will get the job done.

When updating the color, consider how to match the overall interior scheme. For instance, Jessica added pops of color through wall art. Jessica says that “colors should complement the environment.”

2. Invest in New Lighting

Lighting is another essential tool for cheaply renovating a restaurant. Skylights make small dining halls appear spacious and cheerful for family meals. On the contrary, soft and warm lights promote a casual ambience that’s ideal for late-night dinners.

Jessica emphasizes that “dark spaces will be uncomfortable for customers, especially when trying to read a menu.” It could also become a tripping hazard.

Likewise, don’t choose lights that are too bright. This could make diners uncomfortable.

3. Create an Intuitive Restaurant Layout

Here’s how Jessica realized that there was a problem with her restaurant:

• It seems my customers are complaining about the restaurant being noisy.
• Three customers found the corner tables in the kitchen.
• Several customers complained that the tables were too crowded.

These aspects of the restaurant made her rethink the layout and the overall renovation.

While this can be a costly investment, it doesn’t need to be. Partition walls or privacy screens can make a big difference in how cozy, intimate, and spacious your restaurant feels.

4. Create an Instagram-Worthy Bathroom

If you are among the internet enthusiasts, you‘ll already know that stylish, novelty, or fancy restaurant bathrooms are taking over people’s Instagram stories and grids. Almost all future-proofed commercial real estate buildings are with the current trend of making their bathrooms “selfie-ready” when remodeling.

Despite initial thoughts, these types of bathroom remodels don’t have to be expensive. There are many small-budget bathroom remodel ideas that can bring your WCs into the 21st century.

There are many accounts and hashtags dedicated to images of customers enjoying their moments in photogenic restrooms.

How to Renovate a Restaurant

Remember, restaurants are more than the meals that your customers come to enjoy. They offer customers comfort and a memorable experience. If you feel that your restaurant needs a remodel, create a budget and see what happens.

Although it will take an investment, the changes will make a big difference.