# Exquisitely Elegant Restaurant Interiors Francesc Rifé Studio Boasts Dark Finishes for Merkato By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-restaurant-interiors References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/11/francesc-rife-studio-merkato-restaurant-valencia/) & [rife-design](http://www.rife-design.com/) Elegant restaurant interiors give spaces an exquisite and refined quality. Such is the new location of Merkato in Valencia. The aesthetic of the eating establishment is arranged by [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barcelona-edition)-based Francesc Rifé Studio. With the use of a [dark colorway and smooth contemporary furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east), Merkato welcomes its guests in a bold and sophisticated atmosphere. The building, in which the eatery will be operating from, is a former aircraft hanger. The high ceilings and industrial open-concept plan surely add a potent component to the [elegant restaurant interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammarco), "evoking the atmosphere of an outdoor courtyard." The kitchen is also stylishly separated from the main eating area through a chic partition wall that is composed of charcoal terracotta tiles. Photo Credits:[David Zarzoso](http://davidzarzoso.com/), Fernando Moreno ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Colorway:** Exploring the use of dark colorways in restaurant interiors creates a bold and sophisticated atmosphere. - **Industrial Open-concept Plan:** Incorporating industrial open-concept plans into restaurant designs adds a potent and unique component to the overall atmosphere. - **Chic Partition Wall:** Utilizing chic partition walls made of charcoal terracotta tiles stylishly separates the kitchen from the main eating area. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the use of dark colorways and chic partition walls to create exquisite and refined restaurant interiors. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants in the hospitality industry can incorporate industrial open-concept plans to provide a unique and memorable dining experience. - **Architecture:** Architects can consider repurposing industrial buildings, such as former aircraft hangars, for elegant restaurant interiors with high ceilings and an outdoor courtyard atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Mediterranean Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-mediterranean-restaurant.md) - [Elegant Mediterranean Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sid-lee-architecture.md) - [Architecturally Romantic Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs.md) - [Blue-Accented Greek Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egeo-greek.md) - [Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etch-restaurant.md) - [Elegant Steakhouse Interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tte-dor-restaurant.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Earthy Warm Ambiant Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-1.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaytinya-nyc.md)