Whyte & Brown | blacksheep

Key design features of Whyte & Brown include: The use of raw industrial materials can be seen throughout and contrasts with the colour and softness of upholstered items, reinforcing the play between new and old pieces. A large polished concrete bar which connects to form the 7th step of the restaurant’s staircase. In effect, the guest steps up onto the bar counter as they ascend. A marble group chef’s table extends out from the kitchen to create that all important connection between the kitchen and dining space. A series of smaller room settings have been created within the larger space of the restaurant by developing a re-bar and scaffolding plank and shelving and storage display’s which connect with waiter stations and individual seats forming table arrangements. Elements of the traditional domestic kitchen are apparent throughout the restaurant including a butler sink with exposed pipework and taps for filling dinner’s drinking water. A mirror suspended over a large communal polished concrete sink trough in the restaurant’s W/Cs, with exposed pipes and taps fixed at the front. The dark and melancholy atmosphere of the W/Cs starkly contrasts with the bright and airy feel of the restaurant, giving the guest something unexpected to enjoy. Beautiful thickly upholstered ‘mattress’ style seat cushions, individual bespoke designed free-standing sofas and floral backed feature upholstered armchairs, all combine to add extra comfort for guests, making it a home away from home. The opening of Whyte & Brown is another important start-up project for Blacksheep who have built up a fantastic portfolio of projects within the hospitality sector.Tim Mutton, CEO & Founder of Blacksheep commented: “We love working with and launching new brands. Blacksheep is very brand orientated, we don’t just tackle a project from an interior perspective; we like to look at the brand as a whole. We spend a great deal of time with each client before we even begin to put pen to paper; experimenting with the brand, the style, the food, everything. We want to help establish brands in the correct way, so that we can continue to develop a working relationship with them as they build their success.”