AN UNCONVENTIONAL BEACH RESTAURANT

When Carbis Bay Estate approached us to design their new venue, we were delighted to get involved. During the early briefing meetings with the incomparable Josie Baker and team, we all agreed we wanted this space to be like no other beachside restaurant. Instead of the typical seaside motifs and sandy tones, we wanted to turn this on its head and create a rich, dark and atmospheric space with only subtle nods to the stunning context.

The purpose built unit needed texture, applied in the form of Shou Sugi Ban timber cladding for a low maintenance, durable wall finish. Once again we collaborated with our friends at Timorous Beasties and selected their beautiful Topical Tropical Superwide Wallpaper to reference the verdant coastal paths and provide a stunning decorative backdrop to our statement bar.

The bar top was created by E and A Reclamation from reclaimed Romney Marsh boards which were painstakingly formed in a radial pattern to achieve our desired curves. This timber finish was a subtle nod to the driftwood found on the beach and contrasted with our darker finishes to dramatic effect. Other joinery items provided by Haroy’s were finished in the same light tone.

A separate drinks station for water/coffee etc was created to help speed up operations, with the bar being reserved for the skilled mixologists - maximising sales during peak seasons whilst also improving the customer experience with reduced waiting times.

A bespoke waiter’s station was created using recycled materials, with Durat work surfaces and Richlite claddings. The wall behind also being tiled for maximum durability in a heavy traffic area. Richlite was again picked up on table tops - with the cut & finished edges left exposed to appreciate the structural texture of the product.

Comfortable banquette seating by Europa Furnishings was finished in soft green leather, with loose furniture upholstered in bronze velvet.

Lighting is a mix of warm, dramatic spotlighting and decorative, twinkly fittings to draw the eyes of passers by.

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