1954 Practical Bar Management by Eddie Clarke

PRACTICAL BAR MANAGEMENT

the pale blue colours will take on a bluish-green shade, and walls of cream will have a tinge of grey. Colours which are chosen and painting which is accomplished within the realms of daylight are especially troublesome in this respect. The only remedies are, of course, to change the bulbs or fit shades to provide the correct effect. Whilst the decor is demanding personal attention in regard to lighting, one must not forget the results it may have on an even more delicate subject: we have in our midst the"Ladies"who are by nature creatures of light, and will, therefore, be much more critical towards it than the average male. Strictly off record, it is the ambition of the"fairer sex"to look their best at all times, give them rose-tinted soft shades of lighting and they will purr like kittens, because it is one of the kindest aids to their feminine charms—but illuminate them in harshness and even the glimpse of a poor little straying mouse would not drive them out with more speed. Furthermore they would not cross the threshold again, until they were assured that the folly had been remedied— for folly it would be, as there are no finer ambassadors of a Cocktail Bar than the Ladies themselves. Probably the most popular type of present-day lighting, mainly because it gives illumination in the desired position, is the con cealed"Fluorescent Lighting It is particularly ideal for the larger rooms, and sometimes plays an important part in the decoration scheme. Floor Coverings This choice will depend entirely on the scheme of the room, and the design of the Cocktail Bar which is to be installed. There are floor coverings for all tastes and some very novel ideas. Whatever the choice of floor covering may be, certain require ments are needed, the first consideration being, of course, to blend it in with the other surroundings, hoping that it will help to capture that much needed atmosphere. Secondly, serious thought must be given to the fact that it has a very severe job to do: it must be pleasant to walk on, and be able to withstand the constant heavy daily traffic and cleaning without showing signs of deterioration, whilst at the same time retaining its freshness and appeal.

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