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The interiors of British pubs is as varied as their external structure, some have remained practically unchanged for hundreds of years while others have been lovingly restored to their original decor. The typical look of a traditional British pub is a range of small tables with four small, plain stools or chairs surrounding them. Some offer a range of settees and armchairs and the ever popular real open fire. Originally traditional British pubs or inns consisted of two rooms, the bar which offers less seating and would be the predominantly male drinking domain. You would normally expect to find pub games such as pool and darts in this room and the decor would usually be plainer. The second room would be referred to as the Lounge and would be decorated to a higher standard than the Bar, the Lounge is furnished with seating small groups in comfort in mind as this is commonly where food would be served.
In contrast modern British bars or pubs offer a completely different experience, designed often with the quantity of customers in mind. A modern pub often provides slot machines, quiz machines and pin ball as a modern alternative to darts and pool. Frequently when pubs are modernised interior walls are done away with as much as possible to create large areas of space with the objective of creating one spacious area. Since the smoking ban there is no great need for segregated areas, intimate seating sections are often sacrificed, which can result in the customers feeling like a herd of cattle.
Often more modern premises are aimed at the younger clients whereas a more traditional looking pub would be aiming for a more mature client and possible families. A traditional public house undergoing a revamp would opt for updates in keeping with the existing features of the building. Countless up to the minute pubs decide to follow a themed interior design which can be incredibly successful but often date rapidly. On occasion it is worth considering altering some aspects of a pubs interior without undergoing an entire revamp. There are a few benefits from selecting this route for a tied looking decor. The necessary cost would be reduced greatly and the effects achieved if planned well will be as outstanding as if a complete overhaul of the interior had been carried out.
Also your regular customers will not feel alienated by your changes as often customers can be put out when a new interior is adopted. Painting the walls is almost certainly a necessity as they show signs of wear and tear more than many other aspects of the interior.
Once walls are redecorated the impact is quite powerful and you may find that it shows up other areas of the interior that need attention such as drapes and carpets. It is worth contemplating getting carpets and drapes professionally cleaned rather than completely replaced. Obviously whether or not this is possible will depend on the condition of the drapes and carpets. It may also be economical to have settees and chairs professionally cleaned or re-upholstered and incorporating them into your new colour scheme.
