Jersey’s oldest Chinese restaurant, The Rice Bowl, has been a popular eating place for over forty years, and has recently undergone an exciting makeover featuring custom tiles.
This well-loved family business in St. Clements, has acquired a new look following work by A|NY architecture and design studio. The studio’s approach has aimed at blending innovation with nostalgia, and combining elements of Chinese aesthetics with features that accentuate and incorporate the picturesque natural setting.
Tiles of various kinds are a key feature in the new design. Hardy porcelain floor tiles have been used in areas vulnerable to the demands of the coastal environment, where frost could be a problem with tiles made from more porous materials. The green-glaze, 3D custom ceramic tiles in the bar area are an evocation of traditional Chinese ceramics, while the brick floor tiles used in some areas of the restaurant intend to recall Chinese clay roof tiles.
Natural colours for floors and walls have been selected to enhance and reflect the colours of the coastal setting. Moreover, natural limewash paint has been used on the walls, to harmonize with the natural colours visible through the large windows on the beachside edge of the building.
At Digital Ceramics, we produce printed ceramic and porcelain tiles of the highest quality. We supply designers working on renovations of commercial properties with quality tile products that can make a real difference to the look, ambience and aesthetic value of a design. If you are working on a project that could benefit from a custom-designed tile feature, get in touch with us today and one of our team will be happy to talk to you about the options available.
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