Faber and Company's restaurant interior design for Rossella in Muswell Hill, London, has been featured in the October 2026 issue of Premier Hospitality, exploring how three generations of family history have shaped the transformation of this much-loved Italian restaurant.
The four-page feature examines our approach to hospitality interior design, highlighting how considered materials, bespoke lighting and personal details have created a distinctive restaurant that honours its heritage while looking towards the future.
Restaurant Design Rooted in Family Heritage
For Rossella, the design began with the Meola family's hospitality history, stretching back to their first restaurant in Italy during the 1960s.
Rather than recreating a particular era, Faber and Company developed an interior that brings together influences from across the decades. Stained oak, polished chrome, marble, leather and backlit onyx create a layered material palette, while family photographs and personal heirlooms introduce meaningful connections to the restaurant's past.
The result is a contemporary Italian restaurant interior that feels naturally evolved, balancing familiar details with a renewed sense of character.
Bespoke Lighting and a New Restaurant Experience
The Premier Hospitality feature also explores the design of Rossella's central bar and Nonna's Lounge, where bespoke lighting plays an important role in transforming the atmosphere throughout the day.
Six custom-designed Halo Light Panels, combining mirror-polished stainless steel with opal acrylic diffusers, create a sculptural feature above the lounge. Their dim-to-warm technology allows the space to transition from bright daytime dining to a more intimate evening setting.
Alongside the reconfigured dining areas, bar and private dining facilities, these elements demonstrate how thoughtful restaurant interior design can support both a distinctive identity and the commercial needs of a hospitality business.
Rossella reflects Faber and Company's approach to restaurant design: creating spaces that respond to the people behind them, the communities they serve and the practical demands of hospitality.
We're delighted to see the project featured in Premier Hospitality, with the article offering a closer look at the creative thinking and craftsmanship behind the transformation.
Read the full Rossella feature in Premier Hospitality, pages 22–25, or explore our Rossella restaurant interior design case study to discover more about the project.
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