Ikoyi is not only worth a detour because of its two Michelin stars. The design is also impressive. Ikoyi is a restaurant full of warmth and sensory experience, where the elements of the interior merge with the craftsmanship and precision of the cuisine. The kitchen has a vast collection of global spices, with a focus on sub-Saharan West Africa, which also inspired some of the design elements. The interiors were designed in collaboration with Danish architect and designer David Thulstrup.
With an open kitchen, a spacious dining room, an outdoor terrace and a private dining area, the material palette of copper, stone, steel mesh, leather and oak creates a space full of drama and calm, forming a cohesive unit of all four rooms. Thulstrup completely renovated the interior, adding panels of a specially designed metal mesh that curves upwards from the restaurant’s windows and wraps the ceiling. The ceiling design is influenced by the spice-making process.
The restaurant’s walls are clad in oxidized copper sheeting finished with beeswax, while the floors, covered in Gris Catalan limestone, have been flamed and brushed to give the look of a hammered surface. The bespoke furniture and built-in joinery were made from British oak. Benches, chairs and wall panels are lined with ginger colored leather.
The restaurant also sells the book “Ikoyi: A Journey Through Bold Heat with Recipes” signed by the master chef
Interior Design
David Thulstrup
Design
Sørensen Leather, Benchmark
