Local design studio Charlene Bourgeois recently completed a large renovation on the hotspot restaurant, Hono Izakaya. Now featuring a modern wood-framed structure and unique yet minimalist lines, the restaurant delicately pairs design with menu.
Set in the historic Quebec City, the design team decided to preserve as many original and classic features as possible while still offering an updated dining option for both locals and tourists. By adding a light and clean color scheme to pair with the wooden features, the space now looks larger than life with sprawling ceilings and an open dining room. Pops of color add excitement to the room with red stool stops and large plants placed all around.
By opening up the kitchen to the public Charlene Bourgeois turned Hono Izakaya from a closed off restaurant into a one-of-a-kind intimate dining experience.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Wood-framed Restauran
- Expanding the trend of wood-framed restaurants creates an opportunity for designers to infuse minimalist designs with the warmth of natural materials.
- Open Kitchen Design
- By opening up kitchens to public view, restaurants could create a unique, intimate experience for diners while increasing transparency and trust.
- Minimalist Color Schemes
- The trend towards minimalist color schemes could be combined with the use of natural materials to create inviting, modern spaces.
Where This Applies
- Restaurant Interiors
- Specialist designers could focus on revamping restaurant interiors using this wood-framed minimalist design.
- Hospitality
- Hotels and bars could also capitalize on this minimalist design trend to create inviting spaces that bridge nature with modern elegance.
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers could incorporate the use of natural materials in their designs in new and innovative ways.
