Restaurant Designs

You can find beautiful design anywhere. Restaurants are no exception. There is endless inspiration when I walk into a well-designed restaurant.

In addition to the creative menus, I am always drawn to the skillfully executed design elements and charming details. Even though it’s a restaurant, there are brilliant ideas to incorporate into the residential design work we do for our clients!

Here are some favorite pics from a recent trip I took to California. It’s from a resort called Terranea in Palos Verdes, CA. Below is the Catalina Kitchen.

In LOVE with this tile and copper stove hood!

I also love how they incorporated a homey feel

with the wood shelves that are decorated with artwork

and accessories that you would see in someone’s kitchen.

Pull up a chair! A gorgeous, half-back, basketweave barstool, that is.

Notice the white brick, beautiful countertop and convenient hook for your purse.

Best detail…the beautiful cement tile accent at the base!

Charming details: Elongated subway tile and wood cutting boards.

I especially love the white brick mixed with the warm wood tones.

The baskets displayed in the open shelving above the bar

are a creative way to fill the space while maintaining an open feel.

And here you see some fun light fixtures that add a bit a

glam to an organic, fresh dining space.

Bravo, Terranea Resorts! Can’t wait to dine with you again and enjoy your lovely space!

(Photo from terranea.com/palos-verdes-restaurants)

We also have noteworthy dining spaces in our very own Twin Cities!

Hewing Hotel’s Tullibee Restaurant

This space was formerly a farm implement showroom! With high ceilings, exposed timber and brick, this restaurant used high-end interiors to create a warm and classic aesthetic. My daughter and her husband discovered this charming new place the first week it opened. The hotel rooms are super-cool too! They stayed in one of their boutique-style suites and loved the downtown, industrial chic vibe. This place is so inviting, from the cozy lounge spaces to the informal high top tables next to a pool table. They have an amazing menu to boot! Check out this local gem in the warehouse district of Minneapolis!