Creating a refurbishment plan for your restaurant may be a costly and time-consuming endeavor. Because the cost of professional labor varies based on the location of your restaurant, the size of the space, the quality of the materials utilized, and the cost of professional labor. It’s all too simple to get in over your head if you don’t plan and budget properly. To be successful in restaurant interior design, you must first understand how much it costs.
Unfortunately, you won’t know how much your remodeling and interior design project will cost unless you break down the requirements for your individual needs. Instead, we’ve included some expert advice to assist you along the way:
The planning phase:
You need a sound game plan whether you run a small or large restaurant. Examining the current state of your restaurant is a wonderful place to start. Remodeling an existing restaurant plan is, of course, far less expensive than beginning from scratch. Consider employing a skilled and trained designer to assist you with the process. Investing in a high-quality expert with industry experience will help you achieve your desired look (and of course reduce the stress levels of navigating on your own).
Consider your restaurant’s brand and personality. What is the demography of your target market? What sort of menu will you be serving? What kind of eating experience would you like to offer? Make a clear picture of the situation. Here are a few examples of some interior upgrades you may wish to consider:
– Ceiling: paint, molding, tin ceiling, skylight
– Décor: artwork, mirrors, sculptures, candles
– Flooring: hardwood, ceramic tile, carpet, stained concrete slab, linoleum
– Furniture: tables, chairs, booths, lounge, barstools
– Kitchen: new or refurbished kitchen equipment
– Lighting: chandeliers, lamps, pot lights, decorative
– Wall Covering: wallpaper, paint, faux finish, wood panel
– Window Treatments: blinds, curtains, shades
Need inspiration? Spend some time talking to your projected clientele. Get an idea of what they feel makes a memorable dining experience. Spend some time visiting other local restaurants to take note of what works, and what might not.
Predetermine a comfortable budget so that you know what resources you have available to you. Ensure that you leave some financial wiggle room to accommodate any unforeseen expenses that may arise.
Budgeting your restaurant interior design:
Like retail renovation, revamping the design of your restaurant costs a chunk of change. Restaurant interior design can cost anywhere between $85 to $500 per square foot (build-out included). For a minimum of 600 square feet, that could be anywhere from $51,000 to $300,000! With that broad of a financial spectrum, it comes down to the quality and quantity of your renovation and design. Budgeting for the needs of your industrial kitchen space and dining room will help keep your pocketbook in order.
The kitchen:
If installing brand new kitchen equipment is a part of your renovation plans, you can expect this to account for roughly 75% of your entire budget. With walk-in freezers going for anywhere between $10,000-$30,000, exhaust fans running anywhere between $15,000 and $50,000 – the total cost of equipment can reach anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000. That does not even take into account any installation fees, such as new gas lines which may run upwards of $10,000.
Of course, working with an existing kitchen space will dramatically reduce renovation costs. However, you will still be required to ensure all features are functioning to code.
The dining room
Depending on the desired aesthetic for your restaurant, designing your dining room for optimal comfort and enjoyment does not necessarily have to break the bank. For example, repurposing or exposing existing features such as cement floors, rustic brickwork or ceiling beams can reduce your renovation costs. Additionally, it will offer a unique and authentic style personalized to your location.
For a tight budget, you can certainly opt for inexpensive upgrades such as a new paint job, dining hall layout, new upholstery for booths and/or chairs, modern table settings, and/or fresh decorative elements such as new light fixtures or artwork.
The right people for restaurant interior design
Finally, ensure that you are hiring the right people to handle trade-related tasks. Contractors, plumbers, electricians, painters, you name it. Having quality professionals with industry experience on your side will give you the best quality for your money. Moreover, it will get your restaurant open to enthusiastic patrons as efficiently as possible.