| Every restaurant needs a color scheme. Colors | | | | White - White symbolizes cleanliness, clarity and |
| must be chosen for your walls, decor, tables, | | | | purity. White is always a good choice for table |
| linens, the exterior, signage, logo, basically | | | | linens and textiles. White is also a great color to |
| everything, but what colors are best? How do | | | | make your guests feel like there is more space in |
| you choose? Let's take a look at some choices: | | | | your restaurant. |
| Red - Red is a color that is bold, noticeable and | | | | Black - Black can signify excitement, class, |
| gives a sense of urgency. However, it can also be | | | | boldness and be futuristic. Black can also signify |
| a color that symbolizes anger but also love. Red is | | | | sadness, evil and anger. Black is perfect for an |
| a good color for many ethnic restaurants, since | | | | accent color or as a compliment to a lighter color. |
| red is a dominant color in so many country's flags. | | | | These are the basic colors that you will work |
| Green - Green is a color that may signify good | | | | from to create different shades and mixtures of |
| luck, nature and money. Green can also symbolize | | | | colors for your restaurant. |
| jealousy. Green is usually a good choice for an | | | | Pastels and lighter and darker versions of these |
| accent color. | | | | colors will allow you to put together the perfect |
| Blue - Blue symbolizes peace, calm and serenity. | | | | color scheme for your particular restaurant and |
| Blue can also make a person feel cool, cold or | | | | allow you to attract more customers. If you |
| disconnected. Blue is a nice color for a restaurant | | | | notice the colors of many fast food restaurants, |
| that is laid back. | | | | including McDonald's and Burger King, you'll see |
| Yellow - Yellow is a color that can signify | | | | they all choose from the same color scheme, |
| happiness, joy and summer. Yellow can also | | | | which consists of browns, reds, oranges and |
| symbolize cheapness or stinginess. Yellow is | | | | blacks. These companies have poured money into |
| usually good as an accent color or as a | | | | researching the effects of color on diners, and |
| background color. | | | | have found these colors to be the most |
| Orange - Orange can mean excitement and | | | | conducive to buying and eating food. A higher |
| enthusiasm. Like yellow, orange is usually a good | | | | class restaurant may want to take this into |
| accent color. | | | | consideration and use these colors as accents to |
| Purple - Purple symbolizes passion and creativity. | | | | your chosen color scheme. |
| However, purple also means death in some | | | | Whatever colors you choose, they should |
| countries and in some religions. Purple is usually | | | | compliment your setting, theme and most of all, |
| used as an accent color. | | | | your menu and food. |