If you’ve caught yourself humming a holiday tune while strolling down the festively decorated aisle of your favorite store, you know the power of décor. Besides cookies, gifts and eggnog, nothing gets guests into the holiday spirit more than sprucing up your space. Wondering how?
Decorating your restaurant to fit the holidays needn’t mean kitschy, clichéd adornments like Santa inflatables and snow-in-a-can. No matter what kind of restaurant you have, there are many ways you can deck out your foodservice operation.
1) Lights: Perhaps the most versatile way to enhance the ambiance of a room, try wrapping holiday lights in an organized fashion around the hostess stand or a prominent pole or strung from the ceiling.
2) Centerpieces: Simple items like mini-pine trees or a bowl of glistening ornaments can do wonders. Check out Pinterest for more inspiration.
3) Wreaths: Wreaths are a classic and elegant way to decorate for the holidays. Whether you want a traditional look or maybe something more modern, there’s a wreath to fit your restaurant design.
Remember, as the Starbucks cup debacle has proven, the holidays do not mean red and green. A little white or some strategically placed pinecones can go a long way.
Looking for more inspiration? Take a look at these NYC Restaurants and Pop-Up Bars Decked Out for the Holidays.