How to Decorate a Deli

Decorating a deli will depend on your plans for the deli's atmosphere.

Various atmospheres and themes are possible for a deli, varying with the type of food and drinks it serves along with its location. Whether you are planning to open your own deli or you are in charge of decoration renovations for one, finding the ideal decorations for a deli is possible using local and online resources.

Instructions

1. Create a budget for yourself before choosing the theme and decor for the deli you are remodeling. Sticking with a budget will help when purchasing the required pieces of furniture you need.

2. Pick a desired color scheme to go with inside of the deli. Keep current wall and floor colors in mind to save on remodeling costs if you are only looking to purchase furniture and update counter tops. For a classic retro deli, red, black and white makes a suitable color theme. To create a deli that is relative to your family or own heritage, use your native country or state's colors.

3. Shop at restaurant furniture outlets for seating and counter tops along with tables (if you will have seating inside the deli). Browse online catalogs including Webstaurant Store, Deli Equipment World and BG Paper for various deli supplies, counter tops and display tables.

4. Add decor that is relevant to your deli's color scheme or overall theme -- such as hanging photos of musicians from the past for a retro deli. For a deli representing a heritage, family photos, a family crest and important landmarks from your hometown are ideal decorations.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit various delis near you for more ideas and inspiration for your own decorating plans.

References

• Street Directory: Seven Mistakes in Designing and Decorating a Restaurant; Josh Stone
• NaBuzz: Deli Decorations: Furniture, Home Decor, Interior Design & Decorating Ideas
• Interior Decorating Ideas for You: Restaurant: Decorating Ideas Family-Owned Business
• Top Serve Consulting: Hotel and Restaurant Decorating
• All Food Business: Decorating Your Restaurant's Interior

Resources

• Fifi's Deli: Decorating Supplies
• Display Decorations: Shop Deli Display Accessories
• Webstaurant Store: Grocyer/Deli Supplies
• Deli Equipment World: All the Equipment You Need for Your Deli or Restaurant
• BG Paper: Deli Supplies