Upscale bar with a circular counter, shelves of wine and spirits overhead, striped bar stools, and warm lighting in a cozy restaurant setting.
Interior of a restaurant with a rustic design, featuring a long dining table set with wine glasses, napkins, and plates, illuminated by warm lighting, alongside a bar area with striped upholstered stools.
Two round barstools with dark wooden bases and striped cushioned seats positioned near a textured brick wall with accent lighting on the floor, which is made of irregular stone tiles.
A cozy restaurant booth with dark upholstery, wooden chairs, and a modern art piece on the wall. Hanging pendant lights and lamps create warm ambient lighting.
A cozy restaurant interior with a wooden ceiling, wall-mounted lights, and a dining table set with wine glasses, plates, and napkins.
Elegant restaurant interior with soft lighting, brown booths, and a brick wall in the background.
A warm-lit lamp with a fabric shade positioned on a table behind a brown upholstered sofa, with a textured wall and wooden paneling in the background.
A cozy restaurant corner with a curved brown leather banquette, a black table set with wine glasses and plates, a tall beige lamp on a wooden side table, warm ambient lighting on brick walls, and overhead pendant lights, creating an inviting dining a
A restaurant dining area with a long wooden table set with wine glasses, plates, and a small flower arrangement. The table is against an exposed brick wall adorned with a large sketch of a bull. Hanging pendant lights are above the table, and there i
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, with a beige cushioned bench against a brick wall and a white calla lily in a small vase.
Elegant dining room with exposed brick walls, a long dark wood table set with plates, wine glasses, and small vases with white flowers. There are beige upholstered chairs and a beige banquette along the wall. Soft lighting includes a table lamp and o
A cozy dining area with wooden furniture, a large ceramic vase with green fan palm leaves, a table lamp, and restaurant table settings with wine glasses and plates. Dark wood walls and brick accents create an inviting atmosphere.
A cozy restaurant corner with a rustic brick wall, wooden chairs and table set for dining with wine glasses and a small flower vase, dim ambient lighting.
A dimly lit restaurant interior with a table set for dining, featuring wine glasses, plates, and cutlery. The table has a small vase with a single white flower. Behind the table, there are three black wall sconces emitting a warm glow on a white wall
A modern bathroom vanity with a black sink, bronze faucet, and a wallpaper featuring tropical leaves. There are two bottles of soap, a stack of white towels, and decorative vases with dark flowers on the counter.
Decorative wall sculpture resembling a large, detailed white leaf mounted on a dark wall.

Fare-Inc. - Kolamba Restaurant

Project Description:

Kolamba East, located in London’s Spitalfields, offers a refined take on the design of the brand’s first site in Soho. The interiors blend rough plaster, industrial brickwork, and tropical timbers, creating a warm and inviting space. A central feature is the bustling bar, framed by an Oasis Green marble floor, adding an elevated touch to the design.

Elements of Sri Lankan culture, such as batik fabrics and handcrafted furniture, are seamlessly integrated, creating a space that honours both tradition and modern design.

The Shoot:

Working with the Fare-Inc team on this project was a fantastic experience. Despite challenges such as the late arrival of dining chairs and shooting during the restaurant’s soft-opening preparations, we remained efficient and strategic with the schedule. Projects like this, where restaurant interiors are closely tied to architectural detailing, require flexibility and quick on-site decision-making.

The moody lighting and rich material palette were central to the space, so I used a combination of practical and supplemental lighting to shape the scenes and retain that atmosphere. The aim was to keep the depth and character of the design while ensuring the images remained clear and well-balanced.

In post-production, the focus was on enhancing layered lighting and bringing out textures without losing the space's natural feel. The final images highlight the restaurant’s identity and atmosphere, reflecting my approach to interior photography in London across hospitality and design-led projects.

Project Type | Restaurant Design Photography

Interior Design | Fare-Inc.

Restaurant | Kolamba East

Location | London, United Kingdom