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CM: Choosing the right piece for a design set might seem an easy
task. However, it takes a lot of time and attention to find the perfect
match. Which advices you have for those who do not know how to
start a challenge like this?
ES: I can give a very simple piece of advice: consult an expert. But be-
hind this statement there lays life experience: the best decision is born
in debates. Maybe even in the initial presentation of the request, you
will be able to define for yourself the main thing. And sometimes it is
one word enough in order to start the search process. The task may
be extremely difficult and huge, everything starts from small steps,
just share your ideas and do not be scared of being misunderstood.
CM: How would you describe the final result and the concept of the
restaurant?
ES: The concept of urban Russian style in the interior can be traced
in almost all the nuances: a decorative frieze encircling the curtains
and walls of all three rooms, screens, panels with wild animals, col-
orful tiles chest with strolling through a meadow hens, extravagant
mirrors from Boca do Lobo, lamps tenderly spread out over tables
their black plumage, gold tables, stumps black velvet baroque chairs,
combining “glamorous chic” with “a true Russian spirit.”
Refinement and elegance of the restaurant are supported in the inte-
rior solutions. Therefore, the appearance and atmosphere of KoKoKo
turned out to be so bright, original, ironic and certainly Russian,
without any clichés offering an updated look at Russian style; St.
Petersburg is the city where luxury combines with decadence, mar-
ginality and elitism and high classical art.
Cococo restaunrant, St. Petersburg,
Nº20 dining chair and Zulu dining chair by Brabbu
Cococo restaunrant, St. Petersburg,
Nanook and Nº20 bar chairs by Brabbu