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Building a restaurant is much more than opening up space for the seating area and getting new workstations in the kitchen. You must take into account the community guidelines for commercial buildings and ensure that the building is safe and secure without wavering from the theme of the restaurant you have in mind. With so much to do, an expert opinion is essential, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the ideal way to go about this process is to hire a commercial construction contractor.
Set A Floor Plan
Starting construction work in a hurry is a bad idea, and it can cause some serious damage to your business even before it takes off. You might end up with an inadequate seating area, a small kitchen, or an awkwardly positioned reception. Another technical issue you might face is a bad workstation layout, causing trouble to the staff, leaks in gas and plumbing, and more. The only way to avoid this is taking time out at the beginning of the process to devise a floor plan.
An architect, technician, and construction expert can help you create an adequate plan that meets all state building regulations and requirements while ensuring that your customers get the best dining experience.
Pay Attention To The Lighting
While lighting largely depends on your restaurant’s theme, you must ensure that your space is lit up enough for easy access for the customers. The exterior should be illuminated with eye-catching signage so that your restaurant is always noticeable. The interior lighting can depend on the theme and design. For instance, your fine dining restaurant can have a slightly dim-lit setting, a pub and diner can have low lighting, whereas a café can be brightly lit.
A contractor can easily guide you through the process of getting appropriate lighting fixtures and systems. They can recommend control panels to help you regulate lighting around the restaurant to match the mood.
Be Smart About Flooring
You get one chance to choose the flooring of your choice during the construction, but don’t let this feeling of FOMO trick you into aesthetics over functionality entirely. While choosing flooring that looks great is essential for a restaurant, you must keep in mind certain things that might help make restaurant maintenance easier in the future.
Choose high-quality tiles for restrooms and kitchens to avoid grime and dirt deposits, making them easy to clean. Ensure that they are porous and non-slippery to prevent potential accidents. For the dining area, you can opt for washable carpets that are chemical resistant, making it easy to clean them frequently. Non-carpeted flooring for the restaurant is a great option, too, as it makes it even easier to clean the floors. This also gives you more options for floor designs and color choices. Your contractor can help you choose the ideal flooring for your restaurant after a thorough inspection of the area with ease.
When it comes to constructing something as essential as a commercial restaurant, it is important to never compromise on safety. Consult a professional contractor before you head out to set up your restaurant to ensure the safety of your staff and your customers.