DESIGN INSPIRATION


The design of Palette has been created with the thought that the restaurant is the canvas for the creations on the plate and the art being displayed. Neutral colors are found throughout the restaurant from the entryway through the lounge into the dining rooms. Palette is accented by signature architectural elements that soothe the guest while piquing their curiosity. Facing M Street, a sandblasted white glass wall with geometric cutouts glow on the exterior side of the restaurant, contrasting the black, high gloss wall on the interior side.

Cool beiges and whites are the canvas for Palette. Furnishings include soft leathers and suede balanced by mahogany accented chairs, high sheen black glass and slate tile, which is visually intriguing to the guest.

Palette's lighting is designed to bring attention to the culinary creations on the plate as well as the art being displayed. Pinpoint lighting creates this effect and appears visually pleasing to the guest.

The dining rooms are separated by museum quality glass exhibit boxes with the fine art displays that are rotating on a on-going basis, with a focus on pieces representing the forefront of North, Central, and South American creativity. This program is unique to Washington, D.C. , celebrating the cultural fabric that is the Americas while demonstrating a commitment to culture, diversity, and distinction. Palette is using the Arakawa display system, favored by the National Gallery of Art, to professionally display the artwork.

In contrast to the traditional décor found within The Madison hotel, next to Palette, a contemporary destination restaurant has been designed for the corner of 15th & M Streets. The M Street façade was expanded and wrapped in sandblasted glass panels punctuated by randomly placed patterns of clear glass. The glowing glass box establishes a distinct identity for the restaurant on an otherwise dark corner, as well as creating an intimate dining experience for guests within. A curved dark colored wall that ties the background within the 191-seat restaurant demarcates separate zones for drinking, lounging and dining. A rotating selection of contemporary artwork adds a fresh dimension for repeat dinners. The art display glass cases are a feature which, divides the spaces as it would in an art gallery. A neutral color palette for the furniture and surrounding surfaces emphasizes the Artwork and dimensions, highlighting a dining experience like no other.