Rane Interiors outfits Japanese restaurant Saku with orange and cream surfaces
Husband-and-wife duo Emily and Nathan Danylchuk of Rane Interiors have used cream-coloured details, slatted wood, and Ikea Odger chairs to brighten a Japanese restaurant in Vancouver.
The Saku restaurant, in the Canadian city's downtown area, was renovated inside and out to dramatically transform the existing commercial space.
Local studio Rane Interiors led the project. Emily was responsible for the interior design, while Nathan acted as the general contractor and project manager.
The duo looked to traditional Japanese-style restaurants, which often feature lots of wood, and used a pale colour palette to create a contemporary aesthetic in the space. Cream, orange and soft caramel hues were used to reference several design styles.
"I designed Saku with art deco, retro 1970s, and traditional Japanese influences in mind," said Emily. "I wanted the small space to feel light, inviting, and soothing, like the comfort food they offer up". The eatery spans 600 square feet (56 square metres) and is galley-style in plan. Across the exterior, new cedar panelling was laid horizontally to refresh a front patio.
Inside, thin wooden slats cover the ceiling to lend a clean, cosy charm. In one portion, these slats are also placed vertically to cover a partition concealing a bathroom area.
An arched niche in another wall accommodates a long mirror with similarly curved top corners. This rounded detailing is also used in front of the kitchen, located in the rear of t...
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