Why Wall Design Matters in Your Bar
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Walls Can Help Your Bar
Hi! Walls do more than just hold up your roof. They can make your bar fun and help you make more money. Let’s see why!
Good Walls Make People Happy
Walls are big. People see them when they walk in. If your walls look good, people will like your bar more.
What can good walls do?
- Make people smile
- Make your bar look cool
- Make people want to come back
- Help people find your bar on the internet
Colors on Walls Matter
The colors you pick can change how people feel.
- Red makes people hungry
- Blue helps people relax
- Green feels fresh
- Brown feels warm like home
Most bars use warm colors. They make people want to stay and drink more!
Tables Show Why Walls Matter
Here is why wall design is so important:
| What Good Walls Do | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| Make people take pictures | 25-40% more pictures online |
| Look big with mirrors | Makes small bars feel 15-20% bigger |
| Tell a story | 22% more people come back |
| Use good materials | 68% of people think drinks taste better |
| Easy to clean | 30% less time cleaning |
Walls That Tell Stories
People love stories. Your walls can tell a story about:
- Your town
- Old times
- Fun things
- Your drinks
A speakeasy wall with old pictures makes people feel like they went back in time. One bar put old town maps on the wall, and people loved it!
Walls Can Help Workers Too
Good walls don’t just look nice. They help your workers do a good job.
The best bar walls have:
- Enough room to work (30-42 inches)
- Places to put things
- Good lights to see
- Easy to clean parts
If your walls work well, your workers will be happy. Happy workers make happy customers!
Our rubber bar mats help keep your bar clean and dry too!
Walls Can Be Cheap or Not
You can make good walls without spending too much money.
Cheap ways:
- Paint
- Big pictures
- Lights
- Chalk boards
More money ways:
- Wood from old barns
- Stone or brick
- Glass that lights up
- Moving pictures
Walls Can Change
The best bar walls can change. You can make them look different for:
- Summer or winter
- Big sports games
- Holidays
- Special drinks
Bars that change their walls see more people come back. People want to see what’s new!
Custom bar runners can change with your walls to match your look!
Walls Can Make People Take Pictures
People love to take pictures for the internet. If your walls look cool, people will take pictures at your bar.
Things that make people want to take pictures:
- Bright signs
- Funny words
- 3D art
- Disco lights
When people take pictures, they show their friends. Then more people come to your bar!
The Best Wall Materials
What you make your walls from matters. Good materials make your bar look better.
Some good wall materials are:
- Wood
- Brick
- Tile
- Stone
- Metal
Each one gives a different feel. Wood feels warm. Metal feels cool and new.
Our custom bar coasters can match your wall materials!
Walls Need Good Lights
Lights help your walls look good. You can use lights to:
- Make one wall stand out
- Show off your best drinks
- Make the room feel bigger
- Change the mood
Bars with good wall lights sell 18% more fancy drinks! People see the bottles better.
Walls Should Be Easy to Clean
Bar walls get dirty. Drinks spill. People touch them. You need walls that are easy to clean.
Good walls for cleaning:
- Have no bumps
- Don’t soak up spills
- Can be wiped down fast
- Don’t show finger marks
Easy-to-clean walls save you 30% of cleaning time!
Mirrors Make Bars Look Bigger
Small bars can feel too small. Mirrors on the walls make your bar look 15-20% bigger!
Mirrors also:
- Make the room brighter
- Let people see each other
- Show off your drinks
- Look fancy
Just don’t put too many mirrors or people will feel dizzy!
How to Pick Your Wall Style
Your bar needs walls that match what you sell. A wine bar needs different walls than a sports bar.
Ask these questions:
- Who comes to my bar?
- What do I sell most?
- What story do I want to tell?
- How much can I spend?
- How often can I clean?
Your answers will help you pick the right walls.
Real Bar Wall Success Stories
These bars did great things with their walls:
Joe’s Bar put local sports team pictures on their walls. People came to see the old pictures, and drink sales went up 30%!
The Blue Duck used blue walls with duck pictures. Now they are famous on the internet, and people come just to take pictures.
Old Town Tavern used old wood on their walls. People say the drinks taste better, even though they’re the same!
Words on Walls
Words on walls can be fun. You can put:
- Funny sayings
- Drink names
- Local sayings
- Your bar’s story
Words make people stop and read. Then they stay longer and buy more drinks.
Wall Space for Bottles
Your walls can help show off your drinks. Good bars use walls to:
- Put up shelves for pretty bottles
- Hang special glasses
- Light up fancy drinks
- Show drink prices
When bottles look good on your wall, people buy more of them!
Walls Can Fix Sound Problems
Loud bars make it hard to talk. Good walls can help with sound. Use:
- Soft materials that soak up sound
- Wood panels with holes
- Canvas art
- Plants on walls
Bars that fix sound problems see people stay 40% longer! People like to hear each other talk.
Walls Should Match Your Bar Mats
Your whole bar should match. PVC bar mats and wall colors should go together.
When everything matches:
- Your bar looks better
- Your brand looks stronger
- People remember you more
- Workers feel more proud
Weather Affects Wall Choices
Your walls need to work in your weather. In wet places, walls need to:
- Not get mold
- Not warp or bend
- Stay looking good when wet
- Dry fast
In dry places, walls need to not crack or fade.
Walls Need to Last
Good bar walls last a long time. Cheap walls need to be fixed all the time.
Strong wall materials may cost more now but save money later. They:
- Don’t need to be fixed as much
- Keep looking good longer
- Don’t need to be replaced soon
- Make customers think your bar is better
How to Clean Bar Walls
Keep your walls clean! Here’s how:
- Wipe walls once a week
- Use the right cleaner for your wall type
- Fix marks fast before they set
- Deep clean twice a year
Clean walls make people think your drinks are clean too!
Sum It All Up
Bar walls do so much:
- Make people happy
- Help your workers
- Tell your story
- Make your bar look good
- Help you make money
Good walls aren’t just walls – they sell drinks for you!
The best bar has the best walls. Now go make your walls work for you!
