4 Tips to Improve Restaurant Ambiance

Posted on July 4, 2021June 29, 2021 by webadmin

04 Jul

Think of the last time you went to a restaurant, what drew you to dine in? Was it their great taste in music or the appeal of their authentic interior design? Whatever the reason may be, having the perfect restaurant ambiance is essential to spark interest in customers. If you’re not sure where to start, we have some great tips to create the perfect restaurant ambience and enhance your customers’ dining experience.

Lighting

This one sets the mood. Picking the lighting in your restaurant will depend on the type of ambiance you’d like to create. If you have a certain mood you’re trying to capture, ensure that your lighting reflects this!

If the majority of your customers dine in the evening we’d recommend not using harsh or bright lightning and instead opting for dim lights or a soft glow. This will allow your customers to relax and wind down.

Bright lighting would be perfect for cafes or more breakfast focused restaurants to create a light and bright feel and wake your customers up.

Music

Great music can draw customers to dine in at your restaurant but it also drowns out the noise of other customer’s conversations.

When it’s peak hour and your restaurant is filled with customers, you want to create the illusion that they’re the only customer in your restaurant. The only way to do this is by playing music.

The music you play should reflect the theme of your restaurant and the ambiance you’d like to create. We’d recommend playing energetic music during the day and quieter music in the evenings to promote relaxation. You could even get creative and have themed nights where you play particular music to enhance the particular theme you choose for the night.

Entertainment

Whether it’s a local busker, a popular artist or even a stand up comedian, planning entertainment to play on busy nights will increase the number of customers in your restaurant.

Live entertainment often draws the attention of the performers’ fans, they’ll discover your restaurant and want to see the act perform. This will increase the chance of those individuals grabbing a bit to eat or ordering a couple of drinks. We’d also recommend a karaoke or open mic night depending on the type of restaurant you own and ambiance you’re trying to create.

Furniture

Interior design trends are constantly changing and as a restaurant it’s important that your furniture reflects these trends while staying true to your brand’s theme and style. Updating your restaurant’s furniture every now and then is a great way to ensure that your restaurant’s interior design stays relevant and fresh.

At Daydream, we specialise in high quality outdoor furniture with a diverse range of styles to choose from to suit your restaurant’s style. To help ease the process of choosing new furniture, we can create tailored furniture packages to suit your restaurant’s particular needs.

These simple tips provide great and easy ways to create the perfect ambiance for your restaurant. From lightning to music, there are many ways that you can enhance your customers’ restaurant experience. If you’re a business owner that’s looking to refresh their restaurant’s furniture, contact the team at Daydream today and we’ll create a tailored package that’s perfect for you!

How to enjoy your outdoor living area in Winter

Posted on June 2, 2021May 25, 2021 by webadmin

02 Jun

As the cooler season kicks in, your outdoor living area might not be getting the attention that it deserves! With less and less people opting to snuggle up in the comfort of their homes to escape the chill. What if we told you that the hard work you’ve put into your outdoor area in the warmer months, doesn’t have to go to waste in Winter? We have 5 easy ways you can enjoy your outdoor living space this Winter.

Add a little sparkle with some fairy lights

Have a little fun with decorating this Winter and invest in some fairy lights! These lights are an inexpensive and easy way to jazz up your outdoor space! From jar string fairy lights to rope lights, there’s plenty of options to choose from. So if you’re looking for a way to make your outdoor space a little more inviting this winter, we’d recommend adding a little sparkle to your space!

Gather round a fire pit

Looking to spend a little more time outside but can’t stand the cold? The addition of a fire pit to your backyard is a great way to chase away the chill! Not only can a fire pit keep you warm, it also adds a stylish touch to any outdoor area! With a ton of varieties to choose from this accessory can keep you warm throughout Winter so you can take full advantage of your outdoor area.

Buy some blankets and throws

Blankets and throws are a must-have for keeping warm and cosy! Many of us have our blankets stocked away in the cupboard just waiting for Winter to come. Well it’s here! So get those blankets out and add them to your outdoor lounge. The addition of a blanket helps create a cosy and warm outside area. We’d suggest throwing large cushions to accompany them to add that extra bit of comfort.

Invest in high quality outdoor furniture

There’s nothing worse than having your favourite outdoor furniture destroyed by Winter moisture! If your outdoor furniture just isn’t withstanding the elements we’d recommend investing in high quality furniture that’ll last all year long. Our Nardi range is perfect for adding a little colour to your backyard. If colour isn’t what you’re looking for this Winter, we’ve got plenty of other furniture options including aluminium, teak and resin polypropylene.

Here at Daydream, we are passionate about providing stylish and high quality outdoor furniture. Contact our friendly team today or check out our range here.

How to increase low season occupancy rates

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by webadmin

04 May

Every resort owner knows that there are constant ebbs and flows in the holiday industry, as the seasons change and the cooler weather returns it brings high vacancy rates with it. So it’s important that every resort owner knows what they can do to increase their low season occupancy rates. Here are our tips!

Reward Loyal Customers:

Rewarding your loyal and repeat customers is a great way to decrease vacancies during low occupancy seasons. As a resort owner/manager you should not only be focusing on attracting new guests but maintaining your loyal customers!

Your loyal customers are one of your best marketing assets so it’s always worth rewarding them with great guest experiences each time they stay at your resort. Ensuring that you continuously reward your loyal customers ensures that they’ll promote your business and provide you with more new bookings.

We’d recommend utilising this strategy during peak season, to attract the most guests for their next stay.

Implement seasonal deals:

Everyone loves a good bargain on their holiday including your resort guests! Discounted stays during your low occupancy season is a great tactic for decreasing vacancies.

Attract more travellers and even locals during your low occupancy seasons by providing discounts. Travellers are always searching for ways to get more bang for their buck, especially in the low season. So, providing discounted rates that are effective and clear can really increase your bookings.

We’d recommend encouraging your guests to stay longer as they add in their dates. We’d also suggest discounts on group bookings to encourage families and business groups to stay at your resort.

Organise events:

Events are a consistent way to increase revenue for resorts during low occupancy seasons. Unlike the holiday season, events are something that consistently occur year round making them a reliable way to increase occupancy by up-selling extra services to attendees.

Always keep an eye out for local events such as gigs, parties and comedy events that could be happening in the area. These are likely to attract guests from fat and wide, which means they are more likely to need a place to stay at your resort if you up-sell effectively.

Update your furniture:

Low occupancy isn’t always a bad thing! The low seasons give you time to update and prepare your resort for the next influx of guests. What better way to spend your down time than updating the furniture around your resort? Here at Daydream, we can keep your outdoor area looking cohesive and stylish all year around! If you’re looking to invest some time in updating and maintaining your resort furniture this low season, contact our wholesale team via our website or on 5493 4277.

How uniformity in resort furniture benefits all unit owners

Posted on November 12, 2020 by webadmin

12 Nov

A uniform creates a cohesive dynamic that can exude confidence, sophistication and quality. Like the uniform of staff, you can utilize uniformity to take your resort from a run-of-the-mill resort to a jet-setters dream destination. Creating a positive ambiance in your hotel or resort through cohesive furniture styling, especially here on the Sunshine Coast, is a great way to ensure repeat visitors and high occupancy rates.

Why is uniformity important?

While the structural quality and external design of the hotel will inform your customer’s first impression, interior design and general ambiance are important factors that will impact guests’ decision to return to your hotel. So, if your goal is to create a wow factor experience, you may need to consider creating overall furniture uniformity to reflect your resort’s brand and values.

You have the power to influence the level of customer satisfaction and retention by simply paying attention to the layout and design of the resort. Outdated furniture that fails to be functional can have a significantly detrimental impact on a hotel’s reputation. Aesthetically appealing, cohesive furniture can also encourage social media engagement with guests more likely to snap photos of your beautifully styled hotel. Check out our blog on how the right furniture and decor can boost your hotel or resort’s social media following.

So how do you achieve furniture uniformity?

Furniture uniformity ensures that your guests will have a positive experience during their stay, regardless of whether they’re on the first floor or in the penthouse. Cohesive furniture styling for your resort can be easily achieved by establishing a relationship with a supplier who can provide layout packages that complement and enhance your resort’s ambiance. This not only guarantees uniformity, but it also makes the process of purchasing furniture a hassle-free experience for resort managers, body corporate and unit-owner alike.

Creating furniture uniformity can be hassle-free, but how?

By collaborating with a supplier, such as our team at Daydream Leisure Furniture, you can avoid the time-consuming factors that we know owners, body corporates and resort managers don’t have time for. We can assist with layout design and packages, by providing a customer service experience that is tailored to your unique resort needs. You simply need to decide on the furniture for your resort and we will take care of the rest. We will install and deliver as well as removing all rubbish and debris that may be left behind during the installation process. There will be no trace of the outdated furniture that lowers the resort’s value, just the new aesthetically and functionally pleasing uniformity of quality furniture. Every time an owner or property manager needs new furniture, we can tell them exactly what they need to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved.

If a hassle-free experience wasn’t appealing enough, it’s been proven that the quality of a room is the number-one factor when it comes to selecting a resort. If you’re seeking high occupancy rates and great customer retention, consider creating a satisfying ambiance that welcomes, delights and keeps guests coming back. That’s the key to a hotel or resort that’s going to remain top of mind, and top of your guests’ Instagram feeds.

If you’re seeking design or layout advice, don’t hesitate to reach out to our passionate and dedicated team today. Here at Daydream, we work with unit owners and resort managers across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and all the way up North Queensland, helping to ensure that every guest’s stay is a dream stay. Get in touch through our website here or call us today on 5449 9336.

5 tips for styling your balcony with the outdoor furniture specialists

Posted on August 20, 2019 by webadmin

20 Aug

Living in a unit or home with a small balcony as your outdoor space means that you need to get creative! Your best option is to contact outdoor furniture specialists, such as Daydream Leisure Furniture, because we not only have wonderful outdoor furniture stores in Noosa and Warana, but we are also happy to share our design and styling knowledge with our customers.

As outdoor furniture specialists, we can help you to create the perfect relaxing space for your balcony, a place where you can spend quality time with friends and relatives. We have an extensive collection of outdoor furniture on the Sunshine Coast, just waiting to grace your balcony!

However, if you are struggling to put together a design for your balcony and you are looking for some advice, here are five design tips that should get you started.

1. Take size and proportion into account

If you have a small balcony, you don’t want your furniture to overwhelm the space, but by the same token, you don’t want your furniture to disappear into a large space. It’s all about proportions and the size of your furniture compared to the size of your balcony. If you bring in a few photos and the measurements of your balcony, our outdoor furniture specialists can help you to select the best furniture settings for your needs at one of our Sunshine Coast stores.

2. Consider the effects of layering

Layering is all about textures and drawing the eye around the space by adding interest. Layering can include rugs, cushions, wall hangings, planters, privacy screens, pots and even creating small defined spaces for reading or dining on your balcony.

3. Ramp up your style with lighting

Lighting is essential to any outdoor space, but to improve the ambience of your balcony, it’s a great idea to add a selection of lanterns and candles that can be changed to suit your mood. None of these need to be fixed, which is ideal if you are only renting your unit! Consider adding a selection of different lanterns and candles to a small side table or even running a string of lanterns along the side of your balcony to brighten up the space.

4. Don’t forget vertical spaces

As an outdoor specialist, we know that including vertical spaces in your design is a way to visually increase the size of the space and add extra interest. Consider mirrors, artworks, privacy screens, murals or wall hangings – all in designs and colours that complement your furniture.

5. Optimise your garden space

Adding greenery to your small balcony is a great way to ground your space in nature, but make sure to select the type of plants that grow well in the environment of your balcony. Examples include grasses and succulents, even a herb garden or a planter filled with agapanthus because they don’t need much attention and look good all year round. You might think that a vertical garden is a good option, but the small pots often don’t provide enough water and nutrients for plants to grow well on balconies.

If you want help selecting the perfect balcony furniture on the Sunshine Coast, don’t hesitate to drop into one of our local furniture stores and chat to one of our outdoor furniture specialists or send us an email. It’s our passion to make your entertaining and living needs a reality.

6 Important Reasons To Update Your Resort’s Outdoor Furniture

Posted on July 19, 2019 by webadmin

19 Jul

With the winter season in full swing, most hotels and resorts are starting to think about the spring and summer seasons, so that they can stay ahead of the competition. Whilst you may be planning a few upgrades before the high season, one of the best improvements you can make is to your outdoor furniture.

In fact, winter is the best time to start planning these updates, so that they can be in place before the high season begins. If you are not convinced that your alfresco furniture needs an upgrade, let’s take a look at six reasons why it’s worth considering it this year.

1. Outdoor furniture and facilities in a resort or hotel are important

The style of your alfresco spaces should reflect the needs of your guests, but they also need to take advantage of the favourable climate and particular setting of your resort or hotel. Many guests love to spend time outdoors, whether they are swimming in the pool, playing tennis, chatting with friends over coffee, or simply reading a book. To gain an edge on the competition, your establishment needs up-to-date outdoor furniture, as this tells your guests that you have their best interests as a priority.

2. Outdoor spaces and leisure activities lower stress and depression

Mental wellness is important to all of us because it can impact on our physical health. Research has shown that participating in recreational activities and spending time in green spaces can significantly improve our emotional well-being, lowering feelings of depression and our stress levels. Ensuring that your resort’s outdoor furniture is both welcoming and inviting, goes a long way to keeping your guests happy.

3. Green spaces improve the quality of our lives

Research has also shown that access to green spaces improves our quality of life, so creating natural outdoor ‘rooms’ where guests can relax close to nature can give your hotel a competitive edge. As importers of quality Italian outdoor furniture that is perfect for the needs of commercial properties, we can help you to select the best alfresco settings and furniture for your guests.

4. Guest expectations continually increase every year

Guest expectations continually increase with many expecting a luxury experience every time they visit a hotel or resort. For more modest establishments, however, these expectations can be a problem, but one area where you can exceed your guest’s expectations is with your outdoor furniture, which can give your guests the luxury they demand. With quality alfresco aluminium and wicker furniture suitable for the commercial market, we can customise your outdoor spaces, regardless of the size of your establishment.

5. Guest’s spend most their time in outdoor spaces

Whilst guests want a luxury feel to their accommodation, they actually spend most of their time outdoors. This means that your outdoor spaces need to be luxurious and inviting, and one of the easiest ways to achieve this is with high-quality outdoor furniture. It’s easy to spot a hotel or resort that has skimped on their outdoor spaces, mainly because their alfresco furniture is old and dated, a problem that can be easily remedied before the high season commences.

6. Escaping the heat and anticipating the demand for the upcoming summer!

The Australian summer can be very hot indeed and whilst many guests head to the air-conditioning for relief, many others like to head to the pool or to natural shady spots in the gardens. Upgrading your outdoor furniture in these areas shows your guests that you understand their needs and want them to have a luxury experience, whether they are staying at a large well-known resort or a smaller and more modest establishment.

Hotels and resorts between the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast can take advantage of our onsite consultants who will help to create the perfect outdoor settings for their guests. For more information, send us an email today or call us on 07 5493 4277 (Warana) or 07 5449 9336 (Noosa).

5 Winter Ideas For Folding Picnic Tables

Posted on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by webadmin

13 Jun

You might think that folding picnic tables are just for summer, but you would be wrong! Our picnic tables are perfect for the winter season, helping you to make the most out of the cooler weather for a variety of different occasions.

Our picnic tables provide a stable surface that can be quickly folded away and brought out when needed. They provide additional stable surfaces for wine, drinks and snacks, anywhere and at any time. Pop one in your caravan or camper trailer, keep one in the back of your 4WD or Ute for when you go to the beach or store one in the garden shed. You never know when you will need to use our folding picnic tables!

So, here are our 5 top winter season ideas for using your folding picnic table!

Keep everyone warm with a fire pit

When the cooler winter evenings start to draw in, Aussies look to their fire pits! There is nothing quite like a roaring outdoor fire for making everyone feel warm and friendly. Everything seems perfect when you sit around a fire pit. However, it could get even better when you can keep your food and drinks safe and within arm’s reach of a folding picnic table. Take our picnic tables camping or set them up around the fire pit in the garden – they are perfect for entertaining.

Create your relaxing spa at home

Just imagine a long relaxing soak in your fabulous spa sanctuary at home, allowing the hot water to wash away the day’s stress and worries. Hot spa baths in summer are great, but in winter they seem to be both luxurious and decadent! The problem is – where do you put your wine? Well, our handcrafted picnic tables are perfect for the job because they fit right next to your bath and hold everything you need to create your very own spa sanctuary.

Take the stress out of kid’s sporting events

Winter is the season for an abundance of kid’s sports and parents end up transporting their kids from one activity to another in a never-ending circle! Just imagine how useful a folding picnic table will be at these events! Parents can keep all their kid’s snacks and drinks in one place and not left strewn around the back of the 4WD. Plus, glasses won’t get spilled, and there’s somewhere to keep the car keys, phones and anything else that is needed on the day which often gets lost.

Home entertaining is a breeze

When you have run out of table space for your BBQ or dinner and when friends and family are ready to eat, pull out your handcrafted folding picnic table and look like a professional! Picnic tables are ideal for increasing tablespace, and since they come in different sizes, the smallest models can easily fit on your table and take the place of a lazy Susan.

Add some culture to fishing trips

When everyone wants to head off for a day’s fishing, the one item that is always missing is somewhere to put everything! Whether you need a stable spot for drinks and food or somewhere handy to keep the bait, knives, thermos or beer – our trusty picnic tables are perfect for the job. They take up hardly any room in the Ute or 4WD and can be put up and taken down fast. Just wipe them over to remove any stains, and they are good to go on your next fishing trip.

Why not check out our handcrafted folding picnic tables and add some pizzazz to your winter activities? If you have any further questions or queries on any of the products we stock at Daydream Leisure Furniture, feel free to contact us today!

10 Tips for protecting your outdoor umbrella!

Posted on May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 by webadmin

22 May

Of all the outdoor furniture you can install on your patio, an outdoor umbrella is one of the most vital and the most affordable. It protects you from the harsh Aussie sun and keeps the rain away when you are relaxing with a coffee outside. It also adds a flair of style to your patio and gives you a feeling that you are lounging at an expensive hotel, being waited on hand and foot!

An outdoor umbrella can quickly become dirty and unsightly when exposed to the weather for long periods of time. Umbrella protection, cleaning and maintenance should be a top priority for ensuring your umbrella continues to look as fabulous as the rest of your Daydream Leisure Furniture.

Cleaning an Outdoor Umbrella Canopy

Minimise stains: Your first arm of defence is to attack stains or debris as soon as you notice them. Brush off any fallen leaves and bird droppings, because these can quickly stain the material. Wash any slight stains with warm water, detergent and a soft sponge, rinse away the soap and place the outdoor umbrella in a spot where it will dry quickly. Some of our outdoor umbrellas are made from an Olefin Fabric, which is highly durable, long lasting, fade and stain resistant, and pretty much waterproof. We also have umbrellas that are made from an Obravia Fabric that is environmentally friendly and resistant to mildew, rot and UV rays.
Store umbrellas dry: To keep your outdoor umbrella looking its best, store it in a dry, shaded location when not in use. If you have one of our cantilever umbrellas, we also provide you with a waterproof outdoor storage cover, making it easy to store your umbrella. You can also purchase additional umbrella protection covers from us, in a range of sizes and styles.

Cleaning an Outdoor Umbrella Frame

Aluminium frames: To keep your umbrella frame looking brand new, mix warm water with mild soap and wipe down the metal frame. If you have water spots on the metal, remove these with a mix of white vinegar and water in a 1:9 solution. Make sure that the frame is dry when you finish.
Timber frames: You can usually use a mix of warm water and mild soap to clean timber frames, but always check the manufacturer’s instructions first.

Why not check out our range of aluminium framed and timber-framed outdoor umbrellas?

Outdoor Umbrella Maintenance Tips

Abrasive cleaners: Don’t use abrasive cleaners on the canopy or frame, as these can destroy the finish.
Don’t force it: If you have trouble opening or closing your outdoor umbrella, don’t force it, because this can cause damage to the canopy or frame.
Safe storage: If you are storing your umbrella for any length of time, always make sure it’s clean and dry; otherwise stains or mould can take hold. We also recommend that umbrellas should always be folded down when you are finished sitting underneath them, placing an umbrella cover over it if not in use for an extended period.
Umbrella protection: Apply scotch guard to the fabric of your umbrella, as additional protection against the elements.

Outdoor Umbrella Safety Tips

Avoid windy conditions: As a general rule, umbrellas should also never be left up when not in use or being monitored. In the case of a windy day, take down the umbrella and store it somewhere safe. Non-commercial and freestanding outdoor umbrellas are not usually rated for high winds, so don’t put them on high balconies or rooftops where they can be blown over.
Secure the base: To give your outdoor umbrella more stability, use the appropriate base or anchoring system, which will keep it in place under normal conditions.

Aussies love their outdoor furniture, so why not give your patio a makeover with our daybeds, sun lounges and outdoor sofas? Call us at our Warana store on 5493 4277 or our Noosa store on 5449 9336 or shoot us an email for more information on any of our outdoor furniture settings and accessories.

Cover image: Tingirana Noosa

Encouraging Social Media Engagement Through Furniture and Décor

Posted on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 by webadmin

02 May

With the huge popularity of Instagram and Facebook, it’s no wonder that every business wants to encourage their patrons to share snapshots throughout their social media networks. In fact, this has become one of the major strategies that restaurateurs use to engage their own customers and drum up new custom.

If you want to drive new customers to your eatery, here are five décor and furnishing ideas that should give you a head start.

1. Themes or eye-catching interior designs

With social media, everything is about being visually appealing, which is why your business needs a theme or an eye-catching presentation that customers want to photograph. These can include digital or neon signs or menus on the walls, as well as a stand out theme, such as communal eating tables, open kitchens and using Italian style furnishings such as Nardi.

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2. Lighting for social media engagement

Lighting is an integral part of any eatery, creating its mood and ambiance. This can include a variety of pendants, chandeliers, candles, and lanterns, all used to establish your theme. Lights need to be positioned to allow your customers to visually appreciate your theme, décor, table settings and food, all of which comes together to make an instagrammable vignette.

If you make a feature of your lighting however, this itself can encourage customers to take photographs to share with their social media followers. People love taking photos, and the more reasons you give them to photograph your business, the more you increase online engagement.

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3. Food presentation

Why not give your chef the freedom to create food that is photogenic and instagrammable? It makes perfect sense when you want to engage your target audience via social media, because everyone wants to share a visually amazing display of food with their followers. An even better idea is to commission plate ware that is eye-catching, taking your food’s presentation up another notch. At Daydream, we stock a huge range of tableware and dining settings that are the perfect addition to any commercial business. Browse our beautiful entertainment accessories here!

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4. Fun and branded menus

Since people automatically look for something unique and photogenic when they eat out, it makes sense to design your menus to be photographed. This means that engaging a local artist to design fun and interesting menus that complement your furnishings and theme, is a cost-effective exercise. People no longer simply photograph the food, so creating a space that has multiple photogenic factors within its décor is a win-win situation!

You can even personalise menus for special occasion bookings, making it pretty much guaranteed that they will photograph them and share it with their followers.

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5. Create a photo wall

We highly recommend creating a unique design element or photo wall that customers would recognise when featured online and through social media. A few excellent ideas may be creating a living plant wall, planters filled with living herbs in the middle of your Nardi tables, backlit glass shelves filled with spirit bottles behind the bar or a wall covered in fabulous artwork. All of these furnishing and décor ideas make your eatery ‘instagrammable’, bringing in more customers to share your eatery with their social media followers!

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Bonus Tips!

Instead of a boring photo of a plate of food, why not hand out wide-angle selfie sticks to your customers. This is a fun and creative way to engage your customers as well as showcase more of your business (furnishings included). Also, don’t forget to leverage your own branded hashtag so you can continue to engage with your customers post-purchase! Add these hashtags to all of your own Instagram images, captions and menus to keep your hashtag trending!

If you would like any styling tips or advice on new furniture fit-outs, feel free to contact the professional team at Daydream Leisure Furniture today. We are the outdoor living specialists who can help bring life back to your hospitality business.

The Aesthetic Value of Furniture in Hospitality

Posted on March 22, 2019March 25, 2019 by webadmin

22 Mar

Updating your outdoor furniture is extremely important, especially when running a business within the hospitality industry. A strong economy, rising global consumer purchase power and digital innovation have all contributed towards the hospitality industry’s record growth in the last few years.

What is the servicescape?

The servicescape is the environment in which a service is provided and there is customer interaction. Servicescape furniture should be designed to appeal to customers pleasure and arousal states as well as facilitate operational ease and efficiency. There are four roles in the servicescape that we’ll be examining offering strategic reasons as to why you should update your outdoor furniture. These include:

Package
Differentiator
Facilitator
Socialiser

In order to shape the success of your own business in the future, you should be updating your servicescape furniture sooner rather than later. Why?

Firstly, remaining relevant and fiercely competitive in the marketplace will keep your business top-of-mind and successful (Package).
Secondly, the hospitality industry has potential in social media allowing greater awareness for ‘trendy’ businesses to be shared (Differentiator).
Thirdly, physical settings influence the customer’s ultimate satisfaction with the service flow, design and functionality (Facilitator).
Lastly, furnishing and updating your service area will help facilitate whether customers feel comfortable in socialising and staying longer (Socialiser).

PACKAGE || Updating furniture in hospitality creates an impressionable package

The first role in the servicescape is the package. This is when outdoor furniture settings and the overall layout of a business creates a split-second impression to outward-looking customers. For example, this could be potential or new customers walking past a café whose first impression of your business is the look and design. First impressions are mostly created by the furniture layout, design, lighting, music and mood.

Take a look at how the Cantilever Umbrella is styled at the Providore on Hastings café in Noosa. It’s a practical, yet aesthetic that creates ambience customers love! View it here

DIFFERENTIATOR || Updating furniture in hospitality will help differentiate your business from competitors

The second role in the servicescape is the differentiator. This is often where a business can separate themselves from the market using unique furniture to offer a competitive advantage. That’s right! Outdoor furniture has the power to build your brand in the minds of customers, as well as establish your market position. Colours, design and feel will determine the value imposed on the customer whilst dining at your business.

Take a look at how the Cave Bianche Hotel have styled all white Nardi chairs by their poolside bar here

FACILITATOR || Updating furniture in hospitality will facilitate service flow and movement within your business

The third role in the servicescape is the facilitator. With over 20 years of industry experience, you can trust the team at Daydream Leisure Furniture to recommend a design that enhances the flow of activity in your business. We know that a well-designed, practical service area will make the experience for the customer a pleasant one. Say goodbye to cramped dining and hello to comfortable, functional settings.

SOCIALISOR || Updating furniture in hospitality will increase your customers need to socialise

The last role in the servicescape is the socialiser. A business that oozes comfort will keep your customers staying longer as well as coming back. The range of outdoor settings that we stock at Daydream Leisure Furniture is not only stylish but extremely comfortable. If customers are encouraged to interact and stay longer, your business will continuously look busy and attract more people. Furthermore, this also increases the opportunity to upsell your products (e.g. more coffee, dessert, drinks, snacks bought).

There is no better time than now to update your outdoor furniture, especially if you’re running a business in the hospitality industry. Staying top-of-mind and competitive, as well as increasing the perceived comfort, value and satisfaction of your business will help you reach further success.

Your local guide to a day on the Sunshine Coast

Posted on November 14, 2018February 11, 2019 by webadmin

14 Nov

The Sunshine Coast is a holidaymaker’s best friend. There is consistent beautiful weather, pristine beaches and many natural wonders to discover.

Everyone knows the best way to live like a local, is to ask a local. However, we understand not everyone likes approaching a random person (even though we’re all very friendly) with a pen and paper. Lucky for you, we are the local, ‘outdoor and living’ specialists who can suggest the best places for you to visit here on the Sunshine Coast.

First stop … The Secret Garden Cafe

With many hidden cafes across the Sunshine Coast, it’s sometimes difficult to find the true ‘Gems’ out of them all. So, we highly recommend checking out the newly renovated cafe called the ‘Secret Garden Cafe.’ Located at Noosa Acres Garden Centre, you can’t go wrong with their mouth-watering food and laid-back atmosphere, especially when enriching yourself in the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. You can even take in some inspiration from our Daydream Leisure showroom, which is also located on site! It’s all about bringing the outdoors, indoors.

Friendly Tip: Try their Seared Salmon dish! It’s accompanied by a tomato, olive and potato salad, with a soft boiled egg and vierge dressing. It’s one of our favourites!

Source: Acres Noosa

Source: Secret Garden Cafe

Walk the Noosa National Park

Try walking off some of that food and venturing off to the Noosa National Park. This stunning walk is a popular destination and for good reason! Prepare your camera as this peaceful trek is filled with mixed flora, fauna and remarkably the sparkling turquoise water.

Friendly Tip: Comfortable walking shoes are a must as this trek can take roughly 2 hours to complete. We suggest packing a pair of swimmers, hat & water in one of our durable Calypso Beach Bags, as there’s a high chance you may want to stop for a swim at Tea Tree Bay.

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Lunch at Betty’s Burgers

Betty’s Burgers is a popular restaurant located in Main Street Noosa. It’s only a stone’s throw away from the beach, so you should ask for takeaway and set yourself up on the sand whilst you eat lunch.

Friendly Tip: Betty’s Deluxe burger is a local favourite, so give it a try! Also, don’t forget to pull out that Turkish Beach Towel you’ve stowed in your Beach Bag and use it as a picnic rug. We also stock an array of non-breakable, Govino glass sets for you to sip a refreshing drink out of!

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Relaxing Coastal Drive

So, you’ve spent the morning doing a fair bit of exercise and now it’s time to relax. Spend the afternoon driving down the southern coastline along David Low Way. There are many beach accesses you can park up next to as well, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the scenery.

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Picnic at Point Arkwright

Along the way, stop in at Peregian Beach to pick up your meats, cheeses and beverage supplies from the local store. Park up at Point Arkwright, at the available picnic tables or on the grass area, and enjoy the breathtaking view.

Friendly Tip: If you’re looking for a little more comfort whilst on the grass, try re-using your Turkish Beach Towels to lay on and even add a few throw cushions to the mix. We have the perfect sized Timber Table Board which makes for the perfect cheese and antipasto serving platter, whilst you take a sip out of your non-breakable Govino Glasses. Another alternative accessory that would perfectly set your picnic, is our Folding Picnic Tables. They’re fantastic for holding up your Govino wine glasses, wine bucket and cheese platter goodies!

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At Daydream Leisure Furniture we proud ourselves for being the ‘Outdoor and living’ specialists. If you would like to know more about our products and how it can uplift your next adventure, feel free to give us a call on 54499336.

	Warana Store
e	sales@daydreamleisure.com.au
t	+61 7 5493 4277
a	Corner Main Drive and Nicklin Way, Warana Q 4575

	Noosa Store
e	sales@daydreamleisure.com.au
t	+61 7 5449 9336
a	1/37 Gibson Rd, Noosaville Q 4566