This café design project in the center of the city was developed by ARH STUDIO as a modern commercial space with the feel of a European lounge interior. The project is currently in the construction and design-supervision phase. We're handling the full cycle of work: concept development, café interior design, material selection, procurement, and support through construction.

The main goal of the project was to create a modern café interior that would be stylish, cozy, and functional all at once. The space was designed for a range of uses: breakfasts, meetings, evening downtime, working on a laptop, and family visits.

The café's design is done in a modern eclectic style with lounge and soft Art Deco touches. The interior features natural wood, decorative plaster, engineered flooring, deep wine-toned textiles, and warm lighting. Key elements of the interior include dark wood ceiling beams, exposed overhead utilities, soft sofa groupings, and statement light fixtures. Together, this combination creates a modern restaurant-and-café interior with a genuinely cozy feel.

The layout supports several types of guest seating: compact tables, sofa groupings, zones for groups, and more private spots. That makes the commercial interior comfortable both for everyday visits and for evening downtime.

Special attention went into the lighting. The interior uses track systems, pendant fixtures, and local accent lighting to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests at any time of day. One important design decision was integrating a kids' zone into the overall café interior. The space is woven naturally into the venue's concept, making the interior more welcoming for families.

This project shows how professional café interior design shapes how a venue is perceived and builds a recognizable brand atmosphere. A modern commercial interior helps boost guest comfort and creates a space people want to come back to. ARH STUDIO designs commercial interiors, cafés, restaurants, and public spaces on a turnkey basis.

Project team: Interior Designer — Anastasia Zhukova Interior Designer — Kristina Kabardina Art Director — Elina Steinberg