New Affordable Restaurant Furniture: A Smart Choice for Budget-Conscious Owners

Setting up a restaurant is no less than creating a blockbuster movie. The pressure to deliver the best ambiance, perfect food, and outclass experience is like a heavy weight on the restaurant owner’s shoulders. Think of yourself as Christopher Nolan. All his movies have these things in common, great ideas, amazing choreography, and perfect sets. 

Do you know if you bring the world’s best food on a silver platter, in the ambiance of white walls and no theatrics, it will not bring the patrons back as one anticipates?

The restaurant business has evolved a lot in this last decade. Not all business owners have the luxury of budget to set up the restaurant as their heart desires. Maintaining it all on a budget is quite a tricky terrain.

With this guide, we will help you navigate all the muddy slopes and get the best out of your limited budget.

Affordable Doesn’t Mean Cheap

It is high time people stopped thinking that if anything is affordable, it’s cheap. The change in technology, using recyclable materials, and using cost-effective methods have helped businesses cut down on other unnecessary costs.

Affordability can also be termed as making smart and conscious choices. An expert businessman is always thinking long-term. Research the products and materials that help you cut the costs.

Here are some smart ways you can change, manage your budget, and set up a new restaurant.      

Budget Breakdown: How to Spend Smarter

Calculate the Furniture Requirements

Do not go to the furniture store yet. First, you need to figure out how many chairs, bar stools, booths, and tables you may need. Always have a seating plan that would accommodate more diners. Remember, don’t overcrowd your restaurant space with furniture.

Seems contradicting, doesn’t it?

Nope, it’s very simple. Divide the area into sections to place booth seating and chairs. Booth seating accommodates more people than chairs. Also, the lesser leg situation on the floor makes the floor look less crowded.

Prioritize, Prioritize, and Prioritize

You may have a list in your head or paper, of what you are going to buy. Now divide the list into emergent and non-essentials. Non-essentials are ones that you can survive without. Customized tissue, coasters, and fancy printed menus are non-essential.

In fact, switching to digital menus, credits to covid – this is one of the smart things that came to the restaurant industry during covid-19.

Tables and chairs are emergent, and you cannot run a restaurant without them. Focus on functionality over aesthetics. It can be added later as you make profits and have room to breathe in terms of budget.  

Material Matters

When talking about affordability, we aren’t deviating from getting fragile or flimsy furniture to save the cost. Nope, in fact, there are materials like MDF (medium-density fiberboard), metal, and plastic that are not only affordable but also extremely durable.

If you compare them to marble and wood, these materials are also low-maintenance. Again, you are saving a lot from constant upkeep and maintenance.

Style On a Dime and Never Skip on Trends

We also have to maintain the vibe and stay relevant with the constantly changing trends. Here are some tips to keep up without breaking the bank.

Minimalism Wins Always

Think of clean lines, versatile pieces, and neutral tones. You would be surprised that maintaining these three aspects would be the start of creating a modern vibe. Also, minimalistic design has been around for quite some time.

Minimalism is here to stay!   

Mix Materials

If you are an art student, you would get what we mean. If not, here is a quick breakdown of a big segment of art degrees. Don’t resort to one form of material. Try mixing different materials and colors to get the best out of your small furniture piece.

Metal chairs and velvet upholstered scream like a million bucks. Wooden chairs with leather upholstery sound rustic and durable. Not only do these become a custom piece they also appeal to the patrons.

Don’t Hold Back, Be Bold  

This trend has also stayed too long to become a permanent thing. Incorporating bold pieces and furniture adds a unique character to your space. Don’t think twice to add vibrant colors that match the theme and vibe. Funky bar stools and statement chairs for each table are the way to go.

Prefer New Over Used Furniture

We can read your mind. Yes, old and used furniture saves a lot compared to getting a new one. But have you incorporated the cost of constant wear and tear that you will encounter?

On top of it, the furniture was already a part of the restaurant – a high-traffic space. The scratches, stains, and structural issues would need some work before these pieces are ready for your new space.

And lastly, old furniture has been reduced or has no warranty. When you are starting a new space, having a warranty of five or ten years on machines, furniture, and other equipment would give you much-needed breathing room for the next couple of years.     

Vogue Decor SilverChef Plan

Why resort to flimsiness and compromise when you can get the best?

Vogue Decor has an offer for new restaurants. They offer plans like lease and rent of the furniture of your choice. You pay the installment charges, which is definitely less than buying new furniture.

On top of it, by the end of the term, you can opt to lease/rent new furniture or buy the same furniture at a lower price. These plans are perfect for restaurant owners who are on a budget but do not want to compromise on the ambiance.

You can pick the perfectly new pieces on lease/rent for the duration of your liking. As a user, you have complete control of how much and when to spend. When you are at the end of the lease, you can return the furniture and get new designs on rent/lease.

The perfect way to keep up with changing trends!

Final Words

We hope these tips and tricks gave you some more ideas on how to maintain the look of your new space without stretching a lot on your budget. Always contact the furniture store directly. If you do it via a middleman, you are paying their commission as well. Lastly, buying affordable furniture is not a compromise. In fact, it’s an opportunity for you to invest in your restaurant. 

You are the Christopher Nolan of a restaurant who doesn’t need millions to set the stage, just the right furniture stores in your corner that make the first step easier.   

Frequently Asked Questions

Does affordable furniture last as long as expensive furniture?

Do yourself one better; do not look at the price; look at the materials that are durable and have solid construction. Sometimes furniture is only expensive because of the craft and material used. Furniture made from snakewood and blackwood (Grenadil) is expensive because of availability, not for durability.  

Which option is better for restaurant furniture, online or in-store?

Both have their own pros and cons. Online buying reduces the operation cost; hence they are affordable comparatively. In-store furniture can be tested and checked for comfort and feel.    

Is it difficult to maintain affordable furniture?    

Affordable furniture requires the same upkeep as any furniture. Look at the guide that comes with the furniture and always use the cleaning agents mentioned in the buying guide. Every piece of furniture, affordable, cheap, or expensive, will last longer if you do not use harsh chemicals.