Explore the Look: Arkhe by Studio Gram

Located in Norwood, South Australia, Arkhe is a restaurant and bar with an interior design scheme by Studio Gram that creatively responds to the ritual of cooking over an open fire through rich materiality and careful composition. Moody hues of charcoal grey form the foundation of the palette, with touches of burgundy, amber and yellow acting as accents reminiscent of flame. Shou sugi ban hand-charred timber, leather and stone establish a masculine energy within the space, while rendered plaster walls represent the texture of ashes.

Naturally, the open wood-fire oven and grill takes centre stage within the floorplan, the audible crackle of flames and light scent of wood smoke ensuring diners enjoy a sensorial experience. The furniture has been curated to reflect a minimalist aesthetic with a strong focus on natural materials. Simple yet refined square, streamlined shapes characterise the selection, with rounded tables and decorative elements added to soften the scheme. The overall effect is beautiful and elegant, while authentically representing the culinary delights on offer.

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Apply these decorative techniques to your own home or project to recreate your favourite elements of Arkhe. 

Alleviate a flat and boring monochromatic scheme by creating depth and contrast with materiality. Studio Gram have purposefully placed charred timber seating against a rendered wall, topped it with smooth leather upholstery and elevated the composition with stone-topped steel tables. The amber glass lighting supplies a pop of colour and change of texture.

Ensure your room feels professionally curated and visually harmonious by repeating shapes throughout space. At Arkhe, the shape of the circular windows is repeated in the round tables and stools, round pendant lights and arched doorways. Do this at home by complementing arched or rounded architecture with furniture, lighting and soft furnishings of a similar shape.

The monochromatic palette of Arkhe’s interiors has been energised by the yellow artwork, amber lighting and indoor plants. Although small, each pop of colour is a powerful moment that draws the eye and adds interest to the overall look of the space. Recreate this effect at home with strategically placed artworks, sculptures and indoor plants. 

Feeling inspired? Consider introducing these gorgeous products to your own home to create a similar interior scheme. Taking style cues from the industrial aesthetic, this black pendant light is a lighting essential for all interior projects as it complements eclectic, barn and warehouse style homes, restaurants and elevated work spaces.

Made from oak with a blackened veneer reminiscent of the Japanese shou sugi ban finish, this sideboard sits upon a strong iron frame and boasts a four-door design with two internal shelves, making it the perfect piece for storage and display.

Cast a warming glow over any room or hallway with the crackle light from ADesignStudio. Utilising the latest in LED technology, this little light packs a visual punch with its curved form and dramatic crackle finish.

Dark, dramatic and texturally rich, this side table features a powder coated steel stem and base plate with a luxurious lava stone top that lends itself to Japanese, Scandinavian and minimalist aesthetics.

Artist Lizzy Stageman uses an explosion of yellow to represent the sun and the warmth it generates in this statement artwork. The bold nature of this artwork ensures it will catch the eye no matter where it’s placed in the home, so be sure to position it with pride.

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