Red door with a maroon awning reading 'Bar à Cocktails' and decorative lanterns on either side.
Luxurious lounge with red velvet seating, small tables with lamps, and patterned carpet, featuring a large plant in the center, illuminated by warm lighting and a chandelier.
A cozy living room with a round wooden table holding a small lamp, surrounded by patterned armchairs, a sofa, and a richly decorated rug.
Elegant red velvet lounge with curved couches, small side tables with lamps, decorative pillows, patterned carpet, and warm lighting fixtures on the wall.
A cozy corner with a velvet curved banquette, colorful embroidered pillows, a small table with a lamp, in a dimly lit room.
A cozy seating area with a purple velvet sofa, colorful decorative pillows, a small dark wooden table with a lamp, and matching purple velvet chairs in a warmly lit room.
Close-up of an elegant chandelier with numerous glass or crystal pieces hanging from a chain, illuminated against a dark background.
Two decorative wall sconces with glass panels emitting warm light, mounted on a wooden wall with a dark, textured grain.
A luxurious bar with a marble countertop, plush barstools with decorative fabric, warm lighting, red velvet curtains, and ornate lamps, creating an elegant and intimate ambiance.
Close-up of a vintage wooden and marble bar counter with elaborate decorative trim, next to a matching wooden and marble floor, and a vintage bar stool with a patterned fabric seat and tassels.
Interior of a dimly lit restaurant or lounge area featuring a marble counter or bar with vintage-style lamps and ruffled lampshades.
A corner of a room with dark maroon walls and matching curtains featuring tassels, a marble shelf, and a brass wall-mounted lamp with two pink fringed lampshades.
A luxurious seating area with leopard print upholstered walls and seating, small marble-topped tables with lamps, and a leopard print carpet; elegant chandeliers hang from a dark ceiling.
A black marble table with white veining, a small lamp with a pinkish shade, and a leopard print sofa with three gold textured pillows.
Interior decor featuring animal print patterns, including leopard print on a round upholstered chair, leopard print curtains, and a matching leopard print carpet. There's also a fabric with a multicolored feather pattern on the wall.
Luxurious, vintage-style lounge with velvet chairs, patterned wallpaper, dark curtain drapes, and small candles on round tables.
A cozy, dimly lit lounge with floral patterned chairs, side tables with candles, plush cushions, decorative curtains, and ornate wallpaper, creating an elegant ambiance.
A cozy, vintage-style lounge with patterned wallpaper, plush seating with decorative pillows, and curtains framing windows with warm lighting.
Interior of a cozy, vintage-style lounge with patterned wallpaper, plush seating, candlelit tables, and ornate curtains.
Close-up of a cozy living room corner featuring a round metallic side table with a candle, floral-patterned upholstered chairs, and a carpet with a floral design.
Close-up of ornate draped fabric with a floral and feather pattern, gold trim, and two small lamps with pinkish shades mounted on the fabric.
Close-up of a colorful, patterned fabric with a pom-pom fringe, showing detailed swirls and feather-like designs in warm tones.
A cozy lounge area with velvet green couches, decorative pillows, tables with candles, a large potted plant, and warm lighting.
A cozy, warmly lit restaurant or lounge with green velvet chairs, dark wooden tables, and gold candle holders with candles. The wall is textured brown, with a vintage-style wall sconce and curtains. There is an arched window opening to a bar area wit
A cozy, dimly lit restaurant or bar with plush yellow and patterned seating, small tables with candles, curtains, and decorative wall lighting.
Interior of a cozy, dimly-lit room featuring a wall-mounted lamp with a fabric shade, closed curtains, a green upholstered bench with patterned pillows, and lit candles on a table.
Close-up of a vintage wall-mounted lamp with a fabric lampshade, mounted on a textured wall with a decorative frame around it.
Elegant, dimly lit seating area with dark velvet furniture, decorative pillows, a window with draped curtains, and warm lighting fixtures.
A cozy corner with dark upholstered seating, patterned throw pillows, a gold candle on a black side table, and textured gold and bronze walls.

TO Design Studio - Le Fou | Vienna

Project Description:

Le Fou, designed by TO Design Studio and located within The Leo Grand hotel in Vienna’s 1st District, is an immersive cocktail bar that channels the opulence and theatricality of the French Belle Époque. The space introduces a distinctive Parisian sensibility to the city, combining layered detailing with a bold, expressive aesthetic.

The interior unfolds through a series of distinct zones, each with its own character yet unified by a rich, cohesive visual language. From the gold-toned lounge to the velvet-heavy main room and the more intimate, secluded areas, the design creates a sense of discovery and progression.

Hand-painted silk wallpapers, bespoke floor mosaics, and carefully curated materials bring depth and intricacy to every surface. The palette is rich and indulgent, with a strong emphasis on texture, colour, and atmosphere. The result is a space that feels both decadent and refined, designed to offer an elevated and memorable experience that evolves throughout the evening.

The Shoot:

This was a stunning project to be part of, and another great collaboration with one of my favourite interior designers. I spent several days in Vienna around the shoot, combining the project with time in the city, which made the experience even more rewarding. Spaces like this, where interior design and architectural context work closely together, require a careful balance between atmosphere and structure.

The shoot itself took place over one day, focusing on capturing the richness and complexity of the design. With so many layers, materials, and carefully considered details, the approach required precision and control to ensure nothing was lost in the final images. Extensive flash lighting was used throughout to shape each scene and bring out the depth of textures, colours, and finishes.

Post-production brought everything together into a cohesive and polished set. Careful colour grading ensured that the richness of the palette remained true to the design, while maintaining clarity and balance across the images. The final result captures the character and intensity of the space, reflecting my approach as a London interior photographer working across hospitality and design-led environments.

Project Type | Restaurant Interior Design Photography

Interior Design | TO Design Studio

Cocktail Bar | Le Fou

Location | Vienna, Austria