If you are already in the restaurant business then obviously you know something about decorating your restaurant. It is the first thing you need next to a good kitchen. However, decorating needs to be done constantly. Change keeps your restaurant ever new to your diners. It is a good business strategy and sometimes this is a way to stay ahead of your competitors. A good time to change your decor is at the time of festivals, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

– Normally, people look out for something special during the festive season and it is sensible on your part to provide them with that opportunity. In addition, many people like to spend more money than usual at this time. Therefore, if you give them something new and different they will surely patronize your restaurant. New change in the food industry is necessary frequently. Most of your competitors will decorate also, but it will usually center on Christmas. You could decorate your restaurant for Thanksgiving in fall colors and then celebrate Christmas afterwards. Get streamers made of leaves and mix and match the colors to give the feeling of warmth. Add the flowers of the season in the streamers. Pumpkins, gourds and shafts of wheat can add to the charm. If your restaurant is a luxury restaurant that caters to people who live in the city, give them the feel of the rustic life at this time. You should also add some traditional food items to your menu for the occasion, but ask your chef to add that delicate touch to make the dishes special and luxurious. Since this is a time of fullness, make every provision for giving that feeling to your customers.

– Next, get ready for Christmas. You can modify the usual Christmas theme by making the Christmas tree special with unique decorations. Have a large tree placed strategically with small replica trees placed on each individual table. These trees can have small lights to accentuate each table in the large dining area. Wreaths are part of any traditional Christmas decoration and they should be there in your decoration too. However, make them different from the traditional style. Have square or triangular wreaths instead of the round ones. Actually, the triangular one may go well with the Christmas trees also.

– The use of lights is helpful for many decorating projects, as most of your customers will come in the evening. Instead of having large areas of lights, use small lights to create a starry look. It would be unique if you could convert the ceiling into the starry night of Christmas with a spotlight for a bright star. This light can automatically make regular sweeping movements over the tables.

These are just suggestions. Put yourself in the place of the customer and imagine how you would like the restaurant to look, then you will get new ideas.

However, decorating needs to be done constantly. Change keeps your restaurant ever new to your diners. It is a good business strategy and sometimes this is a way to stay ahead of your competitors. A good time to change your decor is at the time of festivals, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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