How to design a French-style restaurant: get inspired by Silestone’s most chic colours

When it comes to restaurant design, French chic is still a top design trend today, not only because it evokes elegance and sophistication, but also because it creates a welcoming and memorable dining atmosphere. This very popular style combines classic and contemporary elements, creating an atmosphere that is both refined and modern. 

In this article, we present the main keys to designing a French chic restaurant that will delight diners and stand out in the competitive world of hospitality.

The keys to designing a French chic restaurant

The design of a French chic restaurant requires a perfect balance between elegance, functionality and meticulous attention to detail. In the competitive world of hospitality, architects and designers are faced with the challenge of creating spaces that are not only visually appealing, but also offer a memorable and unique dining experience.

Natural stone finishes and marbled patterns

The elegance and sophistication of natural stone make it a very popular choice among architects and designers for this type of hospitality project. 

Thanks to its ability to create timeless spaces that evoke luxury, its use in all types of surfaces has become a strong trend again in recent years. For this reason, the Silestone XM hybrid mineral surface keeps investing and innovating to launch new veined colours inspired by the natural beauty of marble, improving its technical characteristics and reducing its maintenance to a minimum.

Elegant, sophisticated, nature-inspired colour palette

The cornerstone of any French chic design is a palette of well chosen colours. Combine neutral and soft tones such as whites and creams with more vibrant and dramatic tones such as dark greens and browns to add character.For accessories and fabrics, dare to add a touch of pastel

Classic furniture with a modern twist

Furniture is essential in defining the style of your restaurant. Choose chairs and tables with a classic line and noble, high-quality materials. Upholstered seats in linen or velvet are perfect for adding a touch of luxury. Don’t hesitate to combine vintage elements with contemporary furniture to create an eclectic but cohesive space.

To elevate the design of a space, it is essential to incorporate bespoke furniture that is completely personalised and unique. We invite you to explore the endless possibilities that Silestone XM offers when it comes to creating designer furniture.

Evocative and inviting lighting

Lighting plays a crucial role in creating the atmosphere of a restaurant. Use a combination of glass chandeliers, wall sconces and table lamps to create a soft, diffused light. Experts recommend using warm light in these spaces to create a more welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

Decorative details and accessories

Vases of fresh flowers can add a touch of nature and life to the space, while vintage accessories such as antique wall clocks or classic paintings can add character and authenticity.

High-quality fabrics

Choosing high-quality fabrics is crucial to creating a luxurious atmosphere. Choose linen tablecloths, cotton serviettes and velvet upholstered cushions. Discreet patterns, such as stripes or floral motifs, can add visual interest without being overwhelming. Long, heavy curtains in neutral tones can also contribute to an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

The new Silestone collection, perfect for French chic restaurants

If you’re looking for inspiration for your French chic restaurant, you’ll love the new Silestone XM collection: Le Chic Bohème. A series of four new colours inspired by the most sophisticated marbled natural stones, ideal for creating classic, timeless and elegant spaces.

Le Chic Bohème combines the beauty of veined natural stone with the technological innovation of Silestone XM, using the exclusive Hybriq technology to create a high performance hybrid mineral surface with exceptional beauty and the appearance of natural stone.

Ideal for French chic style restaurants and other hospitality venues, this collection offers an exquisite range of colours and designs, from soft and delicate tones to bold and dramatic designs, enabling designers and architects to create unique and distinctive spaces.

Four new colours for your French-style restaurant

The essence of Parisian sophistication and bohemian style comes to life in the new Le Chic Bohème collection by Silestone XM, where elegance and freedom reign supreme. Le Chic Bohème evokes the dusk on the hills of Montmartre, the golden sunset on the banks of the Seine and the inspiration of the City of Light.

The four new colours in the Le Chic Bohème collection spark the imagination with their unique shades, elegant veins and nuanced patterns, offering a combination of depth and sophistication that celebrates individuality and a passion for authenticity.

Jardin Emerald: thanks to its sophisticated pattern of golden veins with metallic accents and touches of black and cream, Jardin Emerald reinvents the natural beauty of the most exclusive green marbles, creating a versatile finish with great graphic depth.

Blanc Élysée: a delicate lattice of gold, grey and copper veins and great graphic depth on a shimmering cream background that brings the timeless elegance of classic Parisian palaces up to date.

Château Brown: a subtle marbled look on an elegant brown background, filled with light and reflections thanks to its coppery pink and bronze metallic veins. A bold pattern that evokes earthy tones and trendy design.

Rivière Rose: a warm white background crossed by a relentless sea of taupe and powdery pink veins that give it character. Rivière Rose pays homage to the whimsical patterns of the ocean waves as they break on the shores of the French Riviera.

Let Le Chic Bohème inspire your architectural project

Do not forget to visit one of our Cosentino City showrooms to get inspired and choose the finishes that best suit your project from the new Silestone XM collection, Le Chic Bohème.

You can also visit our website to discover all the colours, applications, spaces and projects created with our Silestone, Dekton, Sensa and Scalea surfaces.