There are so many tasks on your checklist to complete before your restaurants’ grand opening. Finding a prime location for the type of clientele you are catering to, gathering the funds for startup, space and menu planning, hiring staff and ensuring that you have all required licenses and permits to open your venue on time; are tasks that may be difficult, time consuming, and costly. Phew! Don’t fret. Let’s set the mood with “light”. This may not seem like a big deal right not, but restaurant lighting plays a big role in your venue, and it’s up to you to decide what type of lighting is appropriate for the ambiance and style of your particular business.

First of all, what will be the overall mood of restaurant you are you looking to open? What will be your hours of operation and what will be your target audience?

“Choosing the Correct Music/Lighting/Décor for Your Restaurant” an article featured on Fohboh.com, suggest that the following are key points in choosing the right type of lighting for your establishment:

For instance, if you will be opening a breakfast restaurant, you’ll want bright lighting, establishing a wakeful, energetic tone. Restaurants catering to the dinner crowd will want to feature less intense lighting to convey a sense of relaxation and unwinding after a long day. Themed restaurants give you more room to play around with lighting fixtures, colors and placements to convey your theme.

Now, we know that keeping your establishment lit during long periods of time may be mandatory, yet a costly expense for your restaurant. According to energystar.gov, “the lights will remain on in a typical restaurant for 16-20 hours per day.”

Cut the cost of your light bill, significantly! Lighting fixtures and bulbs endorsed by Energy Star reduce the consumption of energy, cuts the output of heat by up to 75% and lasts 10-25 times longer than standard lighting fixtures and bulbs.

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