The walnut flooring creates visual and tonal continuity throughout the restaurant’s carefully orchestrated material palette. Its warm tones complement the latticed wooden partition that frames the reception area—itself inspired by the irori or sunken heath of Japanese farmhouses. The flooring provides a textural counterpoint to cooler blues found in custom wallpaper installations, while harmonizing with leather and wood dining furniture and custom-designed concrete light fixtures.

This material relationship demonstrates how flooring functions as more than surface treatment—it becomes part of the spatial narrative, contributing to an atmosphere that feels both intimate and energetic. The natural sound-absorbing qualities of wood also contribute to the restaurant’s excellent acoustics, essential for the convivial dining experience.

Rich in tone and character, this FSC Mix 78%-certified walnut tells a story of American manufacturing heritage. Its zero-VOC oil finish allows the wood’s natural beauty—patina, grain, and all—to take center stage. Unlike new-growth lumber, reclaimed walnut brings visual depth and long-term durability, aging beautifully even in the high-traffic demands of a bustling restaurant.