Japanese village-inspired sushi bar in Spain

A sushi bar in Spain has been heavily inspired by traditional Japanese village streets, showcasing a fusion of styles for a stunning interior design.

The scheme, created by Masquespacio for the Nozomi Sushi Bar in Valencia, combines the ideas of ‘emotional classic’ and ‘rational contemporary’ for a look full of interesting juxtapositions in terms of materials, textures, and other design aspects.

This is epitomised by the use of concrete and a neutral palette as a sleek, modern backdrop, on which tradition-inspired features are layered to create a multifaceted design. Sections of the walls are clad in hand-finished wood, with delicate shelves holding plants and fragile blue and white crockery.

The pale wood can also be found on the tables and chairs, the window frames and the slatted ceiling, which provide a similar streamlined look. The ceiling, however, is also covered in artificial cherry blossom, while the tablecloths are illustrated with Koi carp (known as a symbol of good luck), adding a modern twist to traditional elements.

This is a design that is all about the little touches, with the tables carefully laid out with beautifully parallel and perpendicular details, layered as pictured. This recurrence of blue adds a hint of tranquillity to this thoughtfully constructed design, which you can see in more detail here.