Plants for restaurants, cafes, bars

Living plants in the modern interior design of a restaurant, coffee shop, pub, tea club can significantly increase the attendance of the hall and the loyalty of visitors.

Plants create a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, which is important in our time of constant tension and stress. In such a room you want to stay longer and come back again - for a business meeting, a romantic date or just to eat.

Plants also have a positive effect on restaurant staff, which, accordingly, affects their mood and the quality of service to your visitors.

Everyone knows that plants perfectly purify the air.

So whether to green your restaurant or not, the answer is definitely yes. All that remains is to select suitable plants.

Phytodesign for restaurants, cafes, bars and other establishments in the HoReKa segment requires special professionalism, since many factors affecting the choice of plants have to be taken into account.

It is best to entrust the decoration of an establishment with live plants to professional florists - they have the experience and the necessary knowledge and skills for this. In addition, professional phytodesigners will provide their pets with timely and regular care - pruning, fertilizing, replanting and the plants will look blooming and well-groomed all the time - you won’t have to waste time and resources on this, or worry that the plant will get sick or shed its leaves.

If you still decide to choose plants for your establishment according to your taste, here are a few factors that need to be taken into account in order to make the right choice.

Room area

Some restaurants have quite an impressive area, even multi-story buildings and open summer terraces. In a spacious hall, large palm trees in tubs, such as Areca or Bocarnea, will look great. They can be placed at the entrance to the establishment or along the walls.

Large flowerpots with decorative foliage plants can also be used as a space zoning element.

Place flowering plants on the open summer area - cyclamen, roses, seasonal annuals. Flowers always create a joyful atmosphere.

The area of a cozy coffee shop or small bar is usually small, so the plants should be compact and not interfere with the passage. The bar counter or tables for visitors can be decorated with flowerpots with a coffee tree, mini orchids or a composition of succulents.

Vertical gardening and phytowalls are ideal for limited space.

A living wall of hanging and low-growing flowers will add unique charm and originality to your establishment; the visitor will definitely come back again to admire this beauty.

Lighting

If the windows of your establishment are large and allow enough daylight to pass through, you can choose light-loving plants with variegated leaves - alocasia, dieffenbachia.

For rooms with dim lighting, shade-tolerant plants are more suitable. For example, Zamioculcas feels great even in rooms without windows.
Interior style

When choosing plants for your restaurant, cafe or bar, you should take into account the style and concept of the establishment as a whole - the plant should fit harmoniously and not be an outsider in the overall style.

For restaurants with French, Italian or European cuisine, choose beautifully flowering and elegant plant compositions in a classic style and appropriate colors.

A sushi bar, an oriental restaurant or a Chinese tea room will be decorated with compositions made of bamboo, bonsai trees or flower arrangements in bowls or vases.

The interior of a cafe or pub in ethnic style will be emphasized by climbing plants, succulents, and cactus compositions. Be sure to ensure that thorny plants are located out of the reach of visitors and cannot injure them.

Terms of accommodation

On tables for visitors

Plants should not block visitors’ general view of each other or interfere with communication. The pot should be low and not take up much space on the table, and the plant itself should have an impeccable appearance - without dust, faded flowers or dry leaves. It is also undesirable to place plants with a strong aroma on tables - it will distract and interrupt the aroma of dishes and drinks.

On the bar counter

Do not block the view of the bartender and visitors. The plant should be quite compact and not distract, but, if possible, focus attention on the dish of the day or the current promotion. Make sure that the plant does not fall off - pollen or faded flowers may fall into the visitor's cup or glass.

Between tables

For zoning, you can place plants in boxes or hanging on special openwork partitions. In both cases, the plants should not interfere with the passage and free movement of guests, and also not make it difficult for the waiter to access the table.

Near the walls

Plants placed along the walls should emphasize the individuality of your interior and express the concept of the establishment. The color and shape of the plants should gracefully harmonize with the color and design of the walls, without at the same time merging with them.

At the main entrance outside restaurant

Typically, plants are placed that can attract attention and live in open ground, for example, cypress trees. You can also place plants in tubs at the entrance, but in this case you will have to seasonally hide them from the cold and the appearance of the entrance of your establishment will depend on the time of year.

On the windowsills

Flowers on the windowsills not only decorate the hall, but also attract the attention of passers-by, so they should be bright and memorable, evoke positive emotions and a desire in random passers-by to go inside. Orchids, azaleas, and other beautifully flowering plants will cope with this task perfectly, but do not forget about the needs of the plants themselves for bright or, conversely, moderate lighting.
And a little about plants that are not very suitable for spaces where people eat.

Fragrant plants

In a room where people enjoy the aroma of food and drinks, it is not always appropriate to place plants with an intense scent. The cozy aroma of fresh baked goods and brewed coffee can conflict with the strong scent of blooming jasmine or hyacinth. If you want to emphasize the sophistication of your cuisine, you can place pots of herbs in the restaurant.

Also, you should not place carnivorous plants, for example, a Venus flytrap, near places where you eat - it is doubtful that it will stimulate the appetite.

Summary

Landscaping of restaurants, coffee shops, bars is not just beautiful. This is a profitable investment that allows you to quickly return your investment by increasing traffic and the time that guests spend in your establishment.