April 11
Restaurants aren’t only about the food — the ambiance is of great importance as well! You could have amazing food, but people won’t want to come to your restaurant if they aren’t comfortable and cozy. Keep your customers happy with the best chairs that you can find in your budget. In order to do this, you’ll need to make a big decision about what material you want for your chairs. There are generally 3 options: metal, wood or upholstered. In order to choose the best chair material, you need to compare different options and decide which option is the one for you. Here are the pros and cons of each option.
Restaurant Metal Chair
Pros: The greatest advantage of metal chairs is their strong and long-lasting construction. They come in various shapes and sizes, so you’ll be able to accommodate every customer who comes into your restaurant. Metal can be painted almost any color under the sun, and it won't chip as often as painted wood will chip. Metal is the most fire-resistant option. For an additional resistance and durability, metal chairs are covered with a protective finish.
Cons: Metal chairs are not the most comfortable option for planning a patio or a place that could get hot. In summer hot days, they can retain heat and your customer may feel uncomfortable and hot. In winter, alternatively, customers can get cold.
Restaurant Wood Chair
Pros: One of the greatest things about the wood chairs is their beautiful, rustic look. And they are one of the best options for patios. They have a great wooden structure, which does not get hot or cold like metal. Wood is durable and can serve for ages when well-maintained. In addition to this, wood can be painted multiple colors to complete restaurant interior.
Cons: If you fix on wood chairs, you should be ready for a lot of maintenance. Wood requires regular polishing to hold its color. If it's painted, the paint on wooden chairs will chip easily, requiring paint touch ups regularly. Wood can also warp if it gets too wet or hot. That’s why people used to bring their wooden furniture inside for the winter season. So be sure you have a space to store your wooden chairs if you live in a place with extreme winters. You should also be prepared to spend a lot of money. Wooden chairs are one of the most expensive options. Finally, wooden chairs are the most flammable option. If in your restaurant a fire starts, wooden furniture can only feed the flames. Popular types of wood used in furniture include oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany and more.
Restaurant Upholstered Chair
Pros: Upholstered chairs are the most comfortable option for your customers. You also have an unlimited selection of colors and designs. This is actually the only option that allows you to use patterns. Plus, if you ever want to change the look of your restaurant, you will only need to get new chair covers. You won't need to get brand-new chairs. However, you have to remember that people spill. Red wine stains might not come out of your upholstery in the case of spills, but you can always easily wash a metal or a plastic chair. If you have a restaurant with a lot of children clientele, you might want to choose a material that's easier to clean.
Cons: Upholstery can go on any type of chair, but it usually goes on wood or metal chairs. The material is usually made out of foam. Look for Combustion modified high resilient foam.
Things to Consider
Today there is a great choice of restaurant chairs. There are plenty of things to consider before you pick a material for your restaurant furniture. Is the furniture going to be indoors or outdoors? What would go best with the decor? Is your restaurant fancy or casual? How much space do you have for storage? Do you have a lot of children clientele? What's your budget? What amount of time are you willing to invest in maintenance? Do you plan to change the look of your restaurant regularly? Of course, certain factors will weigh more heavily on your decision than others. Prioritize your needs so that you can make the best decision for your restaurant and your customers.
