Interior painting can transform a restaurant, as choosing the right color palette can change a customer's mood and appetite. Understanding which subconscious messages you’re sending with the interior colors can help improve satisfaction and encourage certain behaviors. Here's what to consider when choosing a palette for your eatery.

Which Interior Paint Shades Should Your Restaurant Use?

1. Bright Shades

Warm colors, such as fire-engine red, sunset orange, and canary yellow, convey excitement and energy, and this palette can stimulate the appetite. If you have a fast-food establishment, use these hues to encourage a quick turnover.

Be careful not to overpower relaxed dining rooms with these intense shades. Opt for muted tones, or use bright colors as accent colors to create a welcoming atmosphere without overwhelming the eye.

2. Earth Tones

This soothing palette focuses on natural-looking browns and greens, as well as darker hues of burnt orange and terracotta red. The earthy colors work well in cafes and restaurants that focus on serving healthy, sustainable food.

3. Light Neutrals

Airy off-whites, creamy beiges, and subtle grays work well in small spaces. These interior painting colors reflect light, making the room feel more spacious and encouraging customers to relax and linger. Pair these neutrals with an accent color, like green or red, to keep the restaurant from feeling sterile.

4. Blues

These colors may increase thirst, making them ideal for establishments that mostly serve beverages, like lobby bars and cafes. Naturally-blue food is rare, so the color on the wall can make a restaurant feel artificial. However, seafood restaurants are an exception since blue is associated with water.

If you've decided which pallette to use, contact JD Painting & Decorating in Wailuku, HI. These professionals will handle your interior painting outside of business hours so that you can avoid disruptions to your lunch and dinner services. They'll use industry-grade tools and formulas to ensure a smooth, high-quality coat that lasts. View a gallery of their past projects online, or call (808) 242-9731 to request an estimate.