Do you own a restaurant or bar that has an outdoor space? Part of what makes a venue like this memorable is the ambiance and the atmosphere around it. While much of that ambiance comes from the people that work at your establishment and the other customers that patronize it, lighting can greatly supplement that. One of the easiest types of lighting to add is string lighting, so if you are looking for an upgrade to your ambiance have you considered string lighting?
Versatile String Lighting
String lighting of course works for more than just restaurants and bars to create an atmosphere but it can work in your home as well on your patio or in your backyard. This type of lighting can go by other names like bistro lighting or cafe lights but they are most popularly called string lights. They are perhaps the most versatile kind of lights available on the market and they can do a lot for your business.
String lighting does two different things for you. They offer functional lighting for your customers so that they can see where they are going and they offer enough light to read the menu. String lighting can also create a fun atmosphere due to their soft, low light as your customers enjoy a summer evening outside. These lights can also be reconfigured into different patterns so if one area is not getting the light that it needs they can be easily moved around to do just that.
Maximize Your Outdoor Spaces
If you have an outdoor area you want to maximize it to its fullest potential and that means getting your customers to use it. For many couples there are few things more romantic than dining outside under the stars and string lighting can help to simulate just that. The glow as well can be similar to candlelight and let’s face it, there is nothing more romantic than a candlelight dinner with your special someone. With the right atmosphere your customers will be talking and when they talk positively about your restaurant or bar their friends will hear that..
String lighting that utilizes LED bulbs is even more versatile since the brightness can be adjusted with a dimmer switch. This allows you to adjust the amount of lighting that the lights provide to match up with what is going on with your establishment. Different kinds of events call for different levels of lighting so you don’t need to take down lights and put up others, just flip the switch. LED bulbs can even change colors to match up with a holiday or other event too.
Retro Is Trendy
Last is of course the look. Retro is now trendy and many modern bulbs are designed to look like the bulbs of yesteryear. They can fit right in with your other decor or blend in with its surroundings which helps with the ambiance. While most people may never notice when the right light bulb is used they will notice when the wrong bulb is used.
String Lighting Can Be An Asset
When it comes to your restaurant or bar the ambiance can make all of the difference, which makes string lighting an incredible asset. While the lighting will never replace good employees, great tasting food and refreshing drinks it can greatly supplement it. Good string lighting can help to set your establishment apart from your competitors and keep your customers coming back while bringing in new customers. If you haven’t installed string lighting in your outdoor space, what are you waiting for?
If you are considering string lighting for your Long Island restaurant or bar give Resort Lighting a call. We will come to your place of business and show you just what string lighting can do for you. Or if you are considering string lighting for your home, we can do the same thing. String lighting can make all of the difference, so if you are considering having it installed don’t wait. Call now!
