London-based interior design studio Brinkworth has worked their magic to ensure that the Barnyard restaurant lives up to its name. Barnyard’s chef, Ollie Dabbous, worked closely with the designers to bring his rustic, agricultural vision to life.
Indeed, the charming eatery resembles a ramshackle farmhouse, complete with rusty corrugated iron on the walls and restored lighting. Along with the corrugated metal, the walls were outfitted in timber, so as to complement the bar-style bench seating on the ground floor.
The designers got especially creative with the lighting. The fixtures displayed throughout the restaurant were collected from various UK salvage companies. Binkworth’s Louise Melchior explains, “The wall mounted lights by the bar are 1960s reclaimed German cargo ship lights, while the lights on the mezzanine are 1950s industrial red pendants from a glass factory.”
What's Driving This Trend
- Rustic Interior Design
- There is an opportunity for interior design firms to create more rustic and farm-themed restaurant interiors
- Sustainable Lighting
- Salvage companies can create a market for reclaimed fixtures, reducing waste and providing a unique selling point for business owners
- Farm-to-table Dining
- There is an opportunity for restaurants to source their ingredients locally, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and supporting local growers
Who This Affects Most
- Interior Design
- Interior design firms can create new business opportunities by offering unique and rustic designs for the restaurant industry
- Salvage and Reclamation
- Salvage companies can create a new market by offering reclaimed fixtures and materials to businesses looking for a sustainable, unique look
- Restaurant and Hospitality
- Restaurants can benefit from a farm-to-table approach by sourcing ingredients locally and highlighting their commitment to sustainability
