The owners called us to carry out the restyling of an existing restaurant. They wanted to revamp the space with a softer, fresher, yet elegant, style. We had to take the restaurant’s young target market into account as well.
Reflecting on the recent fusion trends, we noticed that Japanese cuisine is increasingly being paired with Brazilian cuisine: the Riso restaurant itself mixes traditional dishes with creative cocktails. This combination led to the floral inspiration and with it the need to include natural features within the space. So, we decided to express this concept through the furnishing and by choosing wallcoverings that would reflect the aesthetic ethos.

The clean lines, large airy spaces, exposed brickwork and large windows give the restaurant’s interiors a somewhat industrial feel. The idea was therefore to use a floral influence to bring warmth to the space, matching the imagery which we had initially taken as our source of inspiration. That is why we chose Boscage, used to cover the bar, and Madama Butterfly, applied to some of the niches and arches. The design of these wallcoverings, rich in natural details with an exotic flavour, also echoes the ornamental plants used to decorate the venue.

The opportunity to make use of Glamora’s bespoke service was crucial to making a success of the project. After choosing the pattern, we had to tackle the requirements of size and of scaling down the design, liaising with the dedicated in-house team, who helped us to resolve any issues quickly and in the best possible way.