Orange as the star

Interior Design

The “El Olvido” restaurant located north of Madrid, in the Cuzco area is a space that has been designed by the young interior decorator Alicia Mesa.

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This project has looked in detail to the distribution of the local space, the set of lights and shadows to create a fresh and cheerful environment where orange shades predominate.

The front of the restaurant retains the original sheet metal which has a dual function: the first is to cover the holes for natural ventilation of the premises and, secondly, as an exterior decorative touch. In the restoration it was painted an ubiquitous orange shade, characteristic of “El Olvido”.

The first floor is surrounded by large windows through which natural light enters, transforming the space in a bright and open area in which white and orange shades play a role.

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This project will have retained the original thick wooden beam ceiling as well as the ceramic floor that offer a rustic appearance which integrates seamlessly into the atmosphere.

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The lighting is an essential element in the ambiance of the restaurant. The indirect soft light and the glass cases that surround the tables, embrace the guests making them feel welcomed.

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A special mention to the large mirrors that provide an optical effect of spaciousness and sophistication.

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On the second floor Alicia Mesa has devised these original separations made from drywall, with interior lighting, to create intimate spaces. In addition, the set of vertical stripes convey a sense of greater height.

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Interior decorator Alicia Mesa has created an atmosphere in which natural finish walls and floors predominate the space, where the color orange is the star of this restaurant with its own personality.