Interior design studio Rosendale Design brought warm lighting into the Japanese steakhouse Aragawa in London with paper pendants. Each pendant is detailed with handpainted red and gold walls. Notably, this marks the first outpost overseas for the restaurant, nestled in Mayfair across two floors. The design is defined by its rich tonal palette of deep red, dark wood, and gold tones, heavily influenced by Japanese design.
Dale Atkinson, founder of the studio explains that the team approached the design with a contemporary angle and spotlights the hanging lanterns. Atkinson notes, "The lanterns are one of the key features that are first experienced at ground level but drop down through the opening in the floor and are then a prevalent feature in the main dining room. We looked at traditional Japanese lanterns and gave it a bit of a contemporary twist."
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Rosendale Design Decorates Aragawa with Paper Pendants
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary-japanese Fusion Design - Merging traditional Japanese elements with modern design aesthetics creates a unique and immersive dining environment.
2. Warm Lighting Ambiences - Utilizing paper pendants with hand-painted details, restaurants can create warm, inviting spaces that enhance the dining experience.
3. Multifunctional Design Elements - Features like lanterns that connect multiple floors add both aesthetic value and novel spatial experiences for diners.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Steakhouses and other fine dining establishments benefit from innovative interior designs that distinguish them in competitive urban markets.
2. Interior Design - Design studios have opportunities to blend cultural aesthetics with modern trends, opening new avenues for client engagement and artistic expression.
3. Lighting - The use of customizable paper pendants can drive advancements in lighting design, influencing ambiance and atmosphere in various commercial spaces.