# Dark-Lit Elegant Restaurant Interiors Workstead Focuses on Modernity & Darkness for Its Project By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-06 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-restaurant-interior References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/05/workstead-completes-moody-restaurant-lifestyle-magazine-garden-gun-club-atlanta-georgia/) & [jeffholt.co](http://jeffholt.co) Brooklyn- and Charleston-based design practice Workstead is commissioned by lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun in producing an elegant restaurant interior. The project is "the first physical space run by the [publication] and it will serve as a gathering place for high-profile guests. The dining establishment is located in Atlanta and after the aesthetic overhaul, the space boasts an amazingly sophisticated aesthetic. The [darkly-lit interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifact-bar), alongside the richly textured furniture and decor, offers guests a refined experience. In order to satisfy the needs of the client and to keep the aesthetic of the elegant restaurant interior intact, Workstead utilizes a number of design principles and high-quality materials, including exquisite "[dark woodwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logy), [a] navy blue upholstered wall panels, [as well as] plaid concrete flooring." Photo Credits: [Jeff Holt](http://jeffholt.co), courtesy of Workstead ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark-lit Interiors:** Opportunity for creating sophisticated and refined dining experiences through dark lighting in restaurant interiors. - **Textured Furniture & Decor:** Innovative designs using richly textured furniture and decor for creating an elegant ambiance in restaurants or other high-end establishments. - **High-quality Material Usage:** Utilizing high-quality materials like dark woodwork, navy blue upholstered wall panels, and plaid concrete flooring for an upscale aesthetic in restaurant interior design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for interior design companies to specialize in creating dark-lit, sophisticated restaurant interiors. - **Hospitality & Restaurant:** Restaurant owners and hospitality industry professionals can explore using textured furniture and decor to enhance the ambiance and guest experience. - **Material Supply:** Manufacturers and suppliers can cater to the demand for high-quality materials suitable for upscale restaurant interiors, such as dark woodwork and navy blue upholstery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Steakhouse Interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tte-dor-restaurant.md) - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaytinya-nyc.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etch-restaurant.md) - [Blue-Tinged Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-dadong.md) - [Golden-Hour Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie.md) - [Architecturally Romantic Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Bar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delbar-buckhead.md)