Mumbai-based architect Ashiesh Shah created a calming restaurant interior for Sequel—a local vegan eatery chain. What the creative wanted to address was the fast-paced environment of the urban landscape and offer a mute refuge for those seeking to restore a certain balance. Ashiesh Shah focused on "the ethos of subtle luxury, slow living, and refined lifestyles." As such, the calming restaurant interior boasts a plethora of textured surfaces, fluid lines, and gentle edges. The colors, on the other hand, are soft and earthy. In essence, Sequel’s new design is defined as "visually soft."
The interior aesthetic also prioritizes a dual function. The space is divided into two zones—one for Sequel’s grab-and-go service and one for a sit-in cafe and dining area. The distinction between the two spaces comes in the form of a central partition.
Calming Restaurant Interiors
Ashiesh Shah Takes on the Interior Design of a Vegan Restaurant
Trend Themes
1. Calming Interiors - The trend of designing calming interiors that offer mute refuge for people seeking to restore a certain balance can be embraced by hotels and spas.
2. Vegan Restaurants - The trend of veganism and healthy eating can be leveraged to create more vegan eateries like Sequel, with calming and visually soft ambiance that appeals to customers who seek a refuge in a fast-paced urban environment.
3. Dual-function Spaces - The trend of designing dual-function spaces can be adopted by both new and established eateries to cater to customers who prefer the convenience of grab-and-go service and those seeking a more relaxed dining experience.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels and spas can embrace the trend of designing calming interiors that offer mute refuge, transforming their spaces into sanctuaries for relaxation and peaceful retreats from the stressful urban environment.
2. Health and Wellness - The trend of veganism and healthy eating can be leveraged by entrepreneurs and businesses who want to create more healthy eateries with calming interiors, supporting customers in their healthy and mindful lifestyles.
3. Food and Beverage - The trend of designing dual-function spaces can be adopted by both new and established restaurants and cafes, offering more convenience and flexibility to customers while maximizing their space utilization and revenues.