Ambience is all about Lighting <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Dimly](\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-Tips-to-Make-a-Rented-Property-Feel-Like-Home-D-30-03-1024x640.jpg\")
Good lighting can make or break the mood <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first step to replicate a restaurant-like feel at home is to play around with the lighting in your house. We have mentioned it quite a few times, but we’ll repeat for good measure \u2013 nothing makes [or breaks] the mood like good [or bad] lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, perfect lighting can set the mood for your Iftar or Suhoor meals to an unimaginable extent. Think of the cuisine you\u2019d like to prepare \u2013 and pick a light to go with it. If you are recreating the experience you once had at a Chinese eatery, you should add a paper lantern, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For further assistance on the subject, take a look at our recently published blog where we have discussed the best type of lighting for each room in your house<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nReposition the Dining Table <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Dining](\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-to-Have-a-Restaurant-Like-Feel-at-Home-F-11-05-1024x640.jpg\")
Reposition the dining table and decorate it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you want to enjoy fancy dining while staying at home, you might have to make a little adjustment and move your dining table from the common room to somewhere else. We would recommend repositioning the table at the corner of the house that offers the best views and breeze. Decorate it with the finest table cloth and decorative pieces at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take out the Fine Cutlery <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Modern](\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-to-Have-a-Restaurant-Like-Feel-at-Home-D-11-05-1024x640.jpg\")
Take out your finest cutlery <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt is a common thing in Pakistan to have a cupboard dedicated to storing the precious cutlery that has either been inherited from our parents or has some special memory connected to it. Now is the perfect time to take out that fine cutlery that has been eating dust in the cabinet for an extended time. It can assist you in enhancing the dining experience of your family members and yourself. You can also share the story of this precious dinner set with your children while enjoying the meal at Iftar or Suhoor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add Some Aesthetics <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Candles](\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-to-Have-a-Restaurant-Like-Feel-at-Home-C-11-05-1024x640.jpg\")
Candles can enhance the aesthetics of your home-made restaurant <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe next thing on our list of essentials for creating a restaurant-like feel at home is to add some aesthetics. You don\u2019t need to go overboard and shop for decorative items, just use anything available that can enhance your home-made restaurant experience. Candles, fairy lights, flower vases, colourful napkins \u2013 whatever pleases your eyes, set it up on the table to double the experience. The more cosy and pleasing your dining setup is, the more your family members will feel at ease and cherish the moment. Plush seating, contemporary d\u00e9cor, and minimalistic designs can delight your children. Not to mention, it will give them something to boast about on their Instagram feed \u2013 collect the ideas you can use to give them a unique surprise they can flaunt to their followers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook Your Favourite Take Out <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Fine](\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-to-Have-a-Restaurant-Like-Feel-at-Home-E-11-05-1024x640.jpg\")
Prepare your favourite meal and focus on presentation <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe most important component on the list is food when you are aiming to recreate the experience of restaurant-like dining at home. The internet is full of amazing recipes that can help you make home-cooked restaurant-quality meals within a few simple steps. We understand that cooking everybody\u2019s favourite meal might not be an ideal thing to do, and as such, you can have a vote among the family members by presenting them shortlisted options that you usually like ordering at your favourite restaurant. You can even decide on a particular cuisine that will also help you narrow down the decorations around the dining space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dress Up As You Would Always Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s be honest here. It\u2019s been months since we have actually dressed up for something. Most of us are still in sweatpants and oversized t-shirts, while showering has become the most challenging part of the day. Preparations are the most important part of eating at a restaurant. Just like how you dress up for going out, put on your favourite dress, and make this experience extra special. Take our word for it \u2013 wearing a nice pair of clothes can make your restaurant-like dining at home feel more like a night out with your family in the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Forget the Menu <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-to-Have-a-Restaurant-Like-Feel-at-Home-A-11-05-1-1024x640.jpg\")
Do not forget to design a menu <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways remember: fine dining is not about what you eat, it is all about the experience and how well your needs are being taken care of. If we are to list down what makes eating at a restaurant different than eating at home \u2013 we cannot miss mentioning a menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn\u2019t have to be fancy but personal. Use an ordinary piece of paper or a chalkboard \u2013 anything that goes well with other elements you have put up for the restaurant experience at home. There are dozens of printable templates available on the internet, so you can team up with your children and ask them to help you design the menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you are at it, you can also encourage them to role play as waiters and go around to take everyone\u2019s vote for the dishes you have to finalise. Do not forget to click pictures as it will be a great keepsake of this strange time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first step to replicate a restaurant-like feel at home is to play around with the lighting in your house. We have mentioned it quite a few times, but we’ll repeat for good measure \u2013 nothing makes [or breaks] the mood like good [or bad] lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, perfect lighting can set the mood for your Iftar or Suhoor meals to an unimaginable extent. Think of the cuisine you\u2019d like to prepare \u2013 and pick a light to go with it. If you are recreating the experience you once had at a Chinese eatery, you should add a paper lantern, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For further assistance on the subject, take a look at our recently published blog where we have discussed the best type of lighting for each room in your house<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to enjoy fancy dining while staying at home, you might have to make a little adjustment and move your dining table from the common room to somewhere else. We would recommend repositioning the table at the corner of the house that offers the best views and breeze. Decorate it with the finest table cloth and decorative pieces at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a common thing in Pakistan to have a cupboard dedicated to storing the precious cutlery that has either been inherited from our parents or has some special memory connected to it. Now is the perfect time to take out that fine cutlery that has been eating dust in the cabinet for an extended time. It can assist you in enhancing the dining experience of your family members and yourself. You can also share the story of this precious dinner set with your children while enjoying the meal at Iftar or Suhoor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The next thing on our list of essentials for creating a restaurant-like feel at home is to add some aesthetics. You don\u2019t need to go overboard and shop for decorative items, just use anything available that can enhance your home-made restaurant experience. Candles, fairy lights, flower vases, colourful napkins \u2013 whatever pleases your eyes, set it up on the table to double the experience. The more cosy and pleasing your dining setup is, the more your family members will feel at ease and cherish the moment. Plush seating, contemporary d\u00e9cor, and minimalistic designs can delight your children. Not to mention, it will give them something to boast about on their Instagram feed \u2013 collect the ideas you can use to give them a unique surprise they can flaunt to their followers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important component on the list is food when you are aiming to recreate the experience of restaurant-like dining at home. The internet is full of amazing recipes that can help you make home-cooked restaurant-quality meals within a few simple steps. We understand that cooking everybody\u2019s favourite meal might not be an ideal thing to do, and as such, you can have a vote among the family members by presenting them shortlisted options that you usually like ordering at your favourite restaurant. You can even decide on a particular cuisine that will also help you narrow down the decorations around the dining space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s be honest here. It\u2019s been months since we have actually dressed up for something. Most of us are still in sweatpants and oversized t-shirts, while showering has become the most challenging part of the day. Preparations are the most important part of eating at a restaurant. Just like how you dress up for going out, put on your favourite dress, and make this experience extra special. Take our word for it \u2013 wearing a nice pair of clothes can make your restaurant-like dining at home feel more like a night out with your family in the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always remember: fine dining is not about what you eat, it is all about the experience and how well your needs are being taken care of. If we are to list down what makes eating at a restaurant different than eating at home \u2013 we cannot miss mentioning a menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It doesn\u2019t have to be fancy but personal. Use an ordinary piece of paper or a chalkboard \u2013 anything that goes well with other elements you have put up for the restaurant experience at home. There are dozens of printable templates available on the internet, so you can team up with your children and ask them to help you design the menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While you are at it, you can also encourage them to role play as waiters and go around to take everyone\u2019s vote for the dishes you have to finalise. Do not forget to click pictures as it will be a great keepsake of this strange time. <\/p>\n\n\n\nReposition the Dining Table <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Take out the Fine Cutlery <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Add Some Aesthetics <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cook Your Favourite Take Out <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dress Up As You Would Always Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Forget the Menu <\/h3>\n\n\n\n