10 Global Restaurants with Impeccable Interior Design

Need a little inspiration? Well, today's post will inspire you with truly unique restaurant decor and amazing vacation destinations. The restaurant designers featured below have gone all-out to create a luxurious and memorable dining experience for stylish people like you! These photos have captured the essence of these restaurants and are sure to excite you.

1. Le Gauche Caviar Restaurant - Paris, France

Le Gauche is located inside the Hotel Montana and is exquisitely designed by Parisan architect Elizabeth Lemercier. This restaurant features a Russian inspired menu along with rich, velvet chairs designed by Maison Darré. The Hotel Montana is definitely worth booking a room at because the suites are decorated as uniquely as the beautiful restaurant. 
28 Rue Saint-Benoit, Paris, France 75006 (Inside Hotel Montana) (Phone +33 1 53 63 79 20)

2. Alain Ducasse Restaurant - Paris, France

This restaurant showcases highly unique, polished stainless-steel domes on the floor that reflect thousands of floating crystals. Designed by Jouin Manku Design Studio. 
25 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France 75008 (Inside Hotel Plaza Athénée) (Phone: +33 1 53 67 65 00) 

3. Commissary Restaurant - Los Angeles, California

Amazing greenhouse design by Jason Tauritz. Located inside of The Line Hotel. 
3515 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010 
(Phone: 213-368-3030) 

4. Song Qi Restaurant - Monte Carlo, Monaco 

Designed by Emil Humbert & Christophe Poyet, Song Qi is Monaco's first gourmet Chinese restaurant and is the epitome of luxury. 
7 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco, Monte Carlo 98000 (Phone: +377 99 99 33 33) 

5. Le Mini Palais Restaurant - Paris, France

This restaurant is located near the Champs Elysées and has a beautiful terrace, perfect for dining al fresco. Le Mini Palais is run by Eric Frechon, a trip Michelin starred chef, so yet another reason to visit this beautiful restaurant. 
Avenue Winston Churchill, Paris, France 75008 (Phone: +33 01 42 56 42 42)

6. Le Flandrin Restaurant - Paris, France

Elegantly designed restaurant with an exquisite traditional french menu. Le Flandrin was designed by Joseph Dirand. I absolutely love the luxurious velvet chairs!
4 Place Tattegrain, Paris, France 75016 (Phone: +33 01 45 04 34 69)

7. Chez Gaston Restaurant - Miami, Florida

French-inspired, Latin fusion restaurant located inside of the Grand Beach Hotel Surfside. Chez Gaston is known for its unique cuisine and ocean views. 
4835 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33140 (Phone: 305-538-8666)

8. Palmilla Cocina y Tequila Restaurant- Hermosa Beach, California 

Fine dining Mexican restaurant on the Hermosa Beach Pier with an amazing brunch menu. Palmilla's intricate decor will envelop you!
39 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, California 90254 (Phone: 310-374-4440)

9. Sketch Restaurant - London, England

Sketch is an iconic destination for food, art, and music offering a lovely afternoon tea. The restaurant's interior has a memorable pink motif with elements of curiosity and humor. A must visit for your next trip to London.
9 Conduit Street, London, England W1S 2XG (Phone 44 0 20 7659 4500)

10. La Gare Restaurant - Paris, France

This restaurant specializes in fine french dining in a beautiful setting and offers a separate cafe for lighter fare, as well. La Gare's location was a historical site that underwent an impressive renovation under the direction of architect Laura Gonzalez. The restaurant has stunning blue velvet chairs and vibrant plants as one of the highlights of its decor. La Gare's cafe is also quite chic making it the perfect location for a quick lunch or evening drinks. 
19 Cahussée de la Muette, Paris, France 75116 
(Phone: 01 42 15 15 31)

Today's post has given me so much vacation inspiration! I would love to travel to any of these destinations just to dine at these stunning restaurants. As a quick tip, be sure to Pin this post for later. You'll want to remember these amazing restaurants! 

Which of these restaurants would you be most interested in visiting? 

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A Dining Room Transformation

Hi there!  It's Natalie Reddell, Virginia-based designer and now offical Interior Design Contributor for Interiors by Jacquin!  Today I'm taking you inside my clients' dining room transformation.  

Every design project, no matter the scale, requires quite a lot of decision-making.  As a designer, it is a joy to explain your design solution and “the why” behind the details.  And, Yes!  There is some method to “The Madness”! 

My clients recently purchased a lovely home in Richmond, VA.  The home was built in 1947, and was in need of some updating.  The picture above is the dining room as furnished by the previous owners.  My clients were in need of new furniture, rugs, lighting and art.  Their hopes for the space were to seat at least 8 people all of the time, and up to 12 at the table.  They wanted the room to be sophisticated, but inviting.  They were in need of some storage for table linens, but wanted a surface from which to serve their guests.  Lighting was a concern, too, because the room seemed a little dark.

First, I recommended that we brighten things up!  I traded a natural shade for the heavy window treatments, replaced the carpet with hardwood floors, added molding and painted the walls and trim.  I selected HUSH AF-95 from Benjamin Moore’s Affinity Colors for the walls.  It’s a nice neutral that’s warm but not too yellow.   

Next, I present the furniture layout.  I really wanted to celebrate symmetry!  Placing the two storage pieces on the wall away from the table frees up more room for the table and chairs.  I placed matching chests on either side of the entry into the room to create balance and give lots of storage and serving surface.  I also used matching mirrors to help reflect the natural light from the opposite window.  

My clients are used to more traditional rugs, but I thought a neutral bound shag carpet would be fun and add some needed texture for the space.  I selected a classic pedestal dining table in mahogany and its rich woodgrain is quite stunning!  The chandelier is an antique from a favorite local shop.  I placed the light closer to the center of the room so there was more space around the table for food, guests, and family fun.  I added a ceiling medallion to make the chandelier (light) more of a focal statement in the room and add some visual interest to the ceiling.

I used a pair of dramatic table lamps on the two chests to provide more lighting.  The mirrors behind give depth and the lamps have great organic lines which break up the “matchy” look.  The lamps are directional, which is fun; one is a lefty and the other a right-y!  The finish on the chests is a deep crackled teal, which is a neat juxtaposition to the traditional dining table.

I like to use distinct host chairs when you have a large dining table to break-up the look of the other chairs.  Having taller chairs at the end is a great way to make a statement and provide an interesting visual “landscape”.  I selected the traditional Martha Washington chair, but dress her in a very fresh fabric!  I love all things Chippendale, so the side chairs are a no-brainer.  I like the fretwork backs and solid red seats to balance the host chairs.

The artwork at the ends of the room are a pair of beautifully-framed music in Latin that the client and I found in a thrift store (always a great resource!).  I bought the two coastal paintings from one of my favorite art sources for original work, T. Botero Galleries in High Point, NC and Atlanta, GA.  The artist, Liang Richardson, is a third-generation British artist whose work is widely exhibited in Europe and the United States.  My clients moved to Virginia from Florida and were thrilled with the paintings.  The scenes remind them of happy family memories at the beach and on the coast.

Finally, I add shades to the chandelier to soften the light and add weight to the fixture.  The clients are thrilled with their dining room!  They have already hosted several parties and regularly have their family gather for meals.  The layout is working so well and my clients report that thanks to my design selections, (art, lighting and comfortable furniture) they and their company want to linger around the table.  Success!

A Dining Room Transformation - AFTER

Natalie is the newest member of the Interiors by Jacquin team and she will be sharing her designer perspective with us from time to time, so be sure to give her a warm welcome.  I'm thrilled to have Natalie on board!  If you'd like to see more of Natalie's design work, take a look at her recent home tour.  This "Bloggers at Home" edition is colorful and artistic! 

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Dining in Perfection

These dreamy dining rooms will leave you wanting to dine in perfection!  Thankfully, we all can!  Decor makes all the difference!  

Image via Pinterest, Britta Nickel

I am loving these stunning violet dining chairs!  Adding a pop of color with your dining room seating is a bold decision that will really pay off.  Create a unique experience for your visitors when hosting by adding your own special touches to your dining space.  Show your personality!  Take a look at these inspirational dining rooms!

Image via Houzz, Featuring Artemano dining room decor

Image via Pinterest, Cococozy

Image via Houzz, William Hefner Architecture, Interiors & Landscape

Image via House of House & Garden magazine (UK), Featuring a marble motif complete with marbled fabric poufs for seating and a Carrara Marble Dining Table, Designed by Gabby Deeming

In the dining space above, House & Garden decoration editor Gabby Deeming designs a marble motif featuring marble walls, a stunning marble dining table, and these oh so unique seating poufs upholstered in marbled fabric.  So original! 

Image via Domaine, Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

Image via Beacont

Southern California Home, Image via Architectural Digest, Atelier AM Interior Design, Roger Davies Photography

Now that you've seen how other's dine in style, Interiors by Jacquin wants to see how you dine!  The next time you go all-out and host that fabulous dinner party, birthday celebration, or special occasion, snap a few photos of your well-styled event and delicious food!  You could be featured!  Show us your event decorations and your unique style of hosting.  Email photo submissions to InteriorsbyJacquin[at]gmail.com.  Looking forward to seeing how you dine! 

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