TerraMai’s Cinnamon Mix flooring is a key component of the recently opened Sette Bello restaurant in Washington D.C. This opulently appointed, yet sleek and sophisticated, restaurant was designed by Griz Form Design (GFD) for owner Franco Nuschese. The project provides another beautiful example of how reclaimed wood compliments contemporary design.

Architects Griz Dwight and designer Keisha Banks used our Cinnamon Mix not just on the floors but also as paneling for various vertical surfaces, including the bar and fireplace areas. The dark, rich character of the wood helps soften the sharp edges and reflective surfaces of the metal and glass also featured prominently in the design scheme. This interplay of materials gives the 8,500 square foot space a warm, inviting, lively atmosphere.

Our Cinnamon Mix flooring is made from various tropical hardwood species reclaimed from untreated railway ties, mine timbers and other sources in Southeast Asia. Because the product is made form exotic hardwoods – some of the hardest woods on the planet – it is extremely durable. This exceptional durability makes our Tropical Mix floors ideal for commercial applications where heavy foot traffic is a concern.     

The project also benefits from highly skilled craftsmanship. Forester Construction of Rockville, Maryland was the general contractor on the project. The paneling work was done by New Era Custom Design of Fredrick, Maryland and flooring installed by Eastern Flooring of Landover, Maryland. 

Sette Bello, which translates to “Lucky Seven,” serves both Northern and Southern Italian food and beverages and bills itself as “a restaurant where our guests can broaden their knowledge of Italian food and wine.” Both the establishment’s menu and design have received glowing reviews. Nuschese also owns two other Washington D.C. restaurants, Café Milano and Sette Osteria.