The Art of Design Issue 34 2018 | Page 98

98 HIDE’S SPECTACULAR INTERIORS ARE THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO OLLIE DABBOUS’ SUBLIME COOKING Whilst Ollie Dabbous’ cooking may have had the UK’s Similarly the colour palette complements the earthy notoriously hard to please critics waxing lyrical there is tones of Green Park, with dark wooden floors and another facet to the recently opened Hide that has made sandstone coloured walls, some with floral murals. it arguably the most Instagrammed restaurant in London. Hide is divided into three distinct spaces. Handsome yet To ensure diners had the best possible backdrop against homely, Ground is designed around a cast-iron bakery which to enjoy Ollie’s food, Evgeny Chichvarkin and with wood-fired stove. The restaurant is furnished with Tatiana Fokina from co-owners Hedonism Wines, created elongated benches, oversized cabinetry and kitchen- an extraordinary concept with the help of exciting new style furniture, each a playful take on homespun interior design firm These White Walls and respected nostalgia. Hidden details are revealed to those who architectural consultancy lustedgreen. linger: two-way mirrors that open up walls and even a miniature dolls house. Hide’s interiors are inspired by Green Park opposite - views of which can be seen from its windows. At the Above features tables that are set beside full height heart of the restaurant is a show-stopping, tree-like glazing, with views reaching beyond the busy streets of creation, a twisting oak staircase designed by Atmos Mayfair and out into Green Park. Here a feature kitchen Studio and handcrafted in Poland, which “grows” from allows guests to catch a glimpse of the chefs at work. The the basement bar, connecting the dining areas across the finishes are more refined, delicate and elegant; the oak restaurant’s remaining two floors. is white oiled, the brass less tarnished and textures are sanded back.