Vivid abstract paintings meet patterned floors and oversized lighting fixtures inside this restaurant in Sydney designed by local studio Luchetti Krelle.
Celebrating the produce available on Sydney's coastline, RAFI serves a seasonal array of seafood small plates. The restaurant's name is an acronym for Raffaella, Aurora, Frankie and Indio ? the children of owners Ben Carroll and Hamish Watts.
Large paper lanterns dominate the interior of Sydney's RAFI restaurant
The duo already run a number of successful dining venues across the city, all of which were designed by Luchetti Krelle.
When called to devise the interiors for RAFI, the studio set out to create a scheme that would "ignite a child-like awe and wonder" in keeping with the restaurant's name. Neon-orange cargo straps help to secure wine bottles in place
This theme is picked up in a number of playful decor elements throughout the restaurant including a trio of huge paper lanterns and mosaic flooring.
To one side of the dining area is an open kitchen, where a chunky red mantelpiece was built around the ovens.
Chequered tiles give the interior a playful feel
A drinks bar lies on the other side of the space, nestled beside a tall wine rack that uses neon-orange cargo straps to hold bottles in place.
RAFI's plan opens up to a couple of larger dining spaces ? one covered in chequered tiles and another dressed with blue banquettes, colourful abstract paintings and woven-back chairs.

Read: ...