Earthy colours such as muted turquoise, sage green and brick red feature in this gastropub in California that was designed by Project M Plus to "stimulate the appetite and the senses".

The Salted Pig is part of an urban residential complex in Riverside, a city just outside of Los Angeles in the Inland Empire region. This is a new home for the restaurant, which first opened in 2011. It formerly was located in a small building several blocks away, which Project M Plus described as having a "rustic public house" atmosphere.
The owner brought in the multidisciplinary LA studio to create a different look and feel for the new location. The firm's founders, McShane and Cleo Murnane, "knew that a refreshed, playful design for the restaurant was needed to elevate the brand and charm their loyal customers".
Encompassing 3,400 square feet (316 square metres), the eatery sits at the base of a multi-storey apartment building. The building's exterior is accented with desert hues, such as tan and sage green ? a colour palette that informed the restaurant's interior design.
"We really wanted to bring the natural beauty of the surrounding environment inside, where we could cultivate a sense of place and cosiness," said Cleo Murnane in a statement, adding that "warm tones stimulate the appetite and the senses".

Visitors step into an airy space that comprises a dining room and bar area. Numerous windows usher in daylight while also enablin...