Cino
The interior of Cino, Honolulu is a striking convergence of maximalism, Art Deco and contemporary styles where saturated colors intermingle with plush floral and animal prints and crisp geometric shapes in unexpected ways to create a complex visual feast for the eyes.
“It was important to the client that the design be bold and transportive.”
In the spirit of an eccentric artist’s apartment, the 3,000 square foot restaurant interior is composed of three distinct areas: the main cocktail bar and lounge at the entry, a dedicated raw bar, and the main dining room. Underfoot, marble-look black and white porcelain tiles are laid out in an oversized diagonal chevron pattern that weaves through, and visually links, the three spaces.
The cocktail bar is flanked by the smaller raw bar which echoes its design features including a ribbed bar face of teal-blue tile, amazonite marble bar top, decorative brass shelving and a slatted, baroque-inspired molding that arches over the back bar. Overhead, a hexagonal chandelier of polished brass is set in a mirrored recessed cove, casting an ambient glow over the space and creating a dramatic focal point in the room.
Curvilinear banquettes feature a sumptuous fabric whose palette of pinks, gold, chartreuse and claret is formed by an explosion of giant flower petals. The softness of the room is accentuated by translucent, purple drapery.
Deep mulberry is the dominant color in the main dining room and serves as the backdrop for layers of flora and fauna prints, textured upholstery, and large chromatic portraits of exotic animals. Plush velvets surround, including an ultra-feminine floral print banquette and dining chairs in saturated Kelly-green velvet.
Additional accents include polished brass and high-gloss tables tops, layering in a touch of luxe glamour to complete the Avant Garde vibe.
