Restaurant layout must appease five elements
Published on: Monday, November 18, 2019
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A restaurant arranged consciously according to Vasthu principles is likely to see a constant flow of customers.
It is not based on the restaurateur’s gut feelings but a strategic layout to appease the five elements – ether, fire, water, air and earth. Ideally a restaurant’s main entrance should face north or east because these are auspicious directions for the success of a food-related businesses.
In a north-facing restaurant, the cashier should sit in the north-west quadrant facing north when receiving money from patrons.
In a south or west facing property, the cashier should occupy the south-west quadrant and face east.
In an east-facing restaurant, the cashier should use the south or north quadrants. Of course, the kitchen’s location is every bit as important as the cashier’s location.
Meals prepared in the correct location tend to taste better – and that, of course, would ensure a regular clientele.
The first choice for the kitchen is the north-west (air) quadrant with chefs facing north when cooking. The other area is the south-east (fire) quadrant with chefs facing east when cooking.
If a sub kitchen for frying or preparing satay, fried noodles and grilled dishes is required, its stove/grill/oven should be located in front of the premises in the south-east or north-west.
The following suggests ideal locations for several activities: The ideal location for the display of sweets and cakes would be in the north-west. This air quadrant will ensure desserts sell fast. Groceries and foodstuffs should be stored in the south, west or south-west because this should be the heaviest place in the shop.
The toilets should be located in the south-east, south, west or north-west, the wash basin in the east or north.
A bowl of water or fountain can be placed in the north-east quadrant, which is the water corner. Tables should be square or rectangular and a red or maroon table cloth to be placed on top of it. This will ensure the customers will sit comfortably and spend some time in the shop.
For faster turnaround of customers, use round tables with red table cloth and this will ensure customers consume fast and leave the place.
On the walls of the restaurant, place images of some of the signature dishes served to lure and induce appetite of the customers.
If you plan to place mirrors on the wall of the restaurant, display them on the west wall facing east or south wall facing north.
This will magnify the space and give a feel-good factor to customers.
As for lighting, use warm or mood lights to create a relaxation atmosphere.
Avoid dark colours on the walls of the restaurant. Use light shades of orange which is a friendly and welcoming hue.
The waiters and waitresses must not wear black, grey or blue coloured uniforms. It is recommended for them to wear light shade of orange, beige or cream colours.
Totally avoid dark colours as they will create suspicious and hostility.
Dr T. Selva is the author of the bestseller book Vasthu Sastra Guide. To get a copy contact 012-3299713. He can be contacted at [email protected] Facebook: Vasthu Sastra and Website: www.vasthusastra.com
