Open A Retro Restaurant You Just Need To Do These

Want to build a restaurant like the one in the picture, which has both retro charm and fashionable and exquisite style? Don't worry, we will disassemble it step by step from the inside to the outside, from layout to decoration, and you will learn it immediately after reading it!

Internal layout: Make the space "transparent + layered"

(1) Core idea: "Flow" first

Don't make the restaurant layout too rigid! As shown in the design, separate the operation area (kitchen, serving counter) and the dining area, but do not completely separate them, so that the space can "flow". For example, the operation area uses a semi-open design, so that customers can see the fresh food being made, which increases the sense of interaction and makes the space look larger.

(2) Partition details:

Operation area: Put the cash register, coffee making, and dessert display together, like the "L-shaped" counter in the picture, so that the clerk can turn around and work, which is very efficient! Choose low-saturation colors such as light gray and mint green for the counter, which is visually refreshing and can also highlight the food.

Dining area: Don't put tables too densely! Place sofa seats, four-person tables, and two-person tables in a staggered manner to give customers the freedom to choose their seats. Leave an aisle in the middle so that waiters and customers can walk easily, and say goodbye to the feeling of crowding.

Interior decoration: Retro and modern "mix and match to create miracles"

(1) Wall design: "Old photos + art paintings" tell stories

Want to make the restaurant have a soul? Don't leave the walls empty! Like the store in the design drawing, choose a few arched doorways (full of retro feeling), hang old photos inside, and write "Since 1964". It will instantly have a "sense of inheritance" and customers will unconsciously feel that "this store has a story". The other walls are painted light gray and beige as the base color, and decorated with mint green art paintings to echo the brand color, which is fashionable and unified.

(2) Counter & display: "Appearance + practicality" double online

Counter: The counter in the operation area is made of stone or imitation stone material, which is dirt-resistant and textured! Paired with a mint green coffee machine and display cabinet, the color is eye-catching but not abrupt, and it looks great in photos. Customers can't help but post it on WeChat Moments (get free publicity).

Display: For dessert cabinets, choose transparent glass + dark frame, so that the food is clearly visible and looks high-end. Place green plants and small ornaments next to it to increase the "sense of life" and make the space look not too cold.

(3) Matching of tables and chairs: "Material mix and match" to show layers

Sofa seats: Choose woven rattan chairs + linen pillows, which are retro and comfortable, suitable for girlfriends to chat or couples to date.

Regular tables and chairs: Metal frames + wooden tabletops, which are tough but warm, and can accommodate four people for a meal without being crowded. Choose dark gray or black as the color, which is dirt-resistant and can also set off the color of the food, making the photos and social media posts "more tempting"!

Ceiling + lighting: Creating an "atmosphere barrier"

(1) Ceiling: "Wooden grilles" hide ingenuity

Don't underestimate the ceiling! Use wooden grilles as shown in the picture to embed the lights inside, which not only hides the pipes, but also allows the light to be "evenly spread". The wooden tone echoes the floor and wall, making the entire space "unified from top to bottom" and not messy.

(2) Lighting design: "Clear layers" is the key

Basic lighting: recessed downlights on the ceiling illuminate the entire space, not too bright (it will look like a cafeteria), choose warm white light to maximize the sense of warmth.

Key lighting: Hang spherical chandeliers and wall lamps above the dining table to "light up" the dining area, so that the food looks good in photos and customers can dine in a more atmospheric atmosphere. Choose long strips of chandeliers in the operation area to illuminate the food preparation area, making it easier for the staff to work.

Outdoor area: Bring out the "street sophistication"

(1) Selection of tables and chairs: "light + durable"

Don't choose too heavy outdoor tables and chairs! Use wooden chairs + light-colored cushions as shown in the picture, which look light and feel comfortable to sit on. Paired with transparent glass fences, it does not block the view and can also divide the space. Passersby can see the "busyness inside the store" at a glance, attracting more people to come in~

(2) Parasols + green plants: "Atmosphere plug-in"

Parascots: Choose a large mint green umbrella to echo the color of the store. It can block rain when it rains and shade the sun when it is sunny. Customers can also sit outside comfortably.

Green plants: Place a few pots of green plants and small flowers outdoors to increase the "natural feeling". Even if you are on the street, it feels like you are eating in a garden. The exquisiteness directly crushes the store next door!