Tai Fai Waterford

Detail of a natural stone slice sculpture displayed on the granite counter
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Bringing a Mother-Son Vision to Life in Waterford

Waterford, MI

We worked closely with the owner and her son to give their new restaurant a distinct identity within an existing space. With the layout and much of the structure staying put, the transformation came down to materials and color: new tile, seating, and paint, including a dramatic dark ceiling that changes the whole feel of the room. It was a joy to collaborate with them, and we’re proud of how it all came together.

Commercial
Renovation
Restaurant dining area with small bistro tables, a stone-tile counter front, and a wood block accent wall
Dining room with a black tray ceiling, granite tables, and an open kitchen pass-through
Restaurant counter with a dramatic 3D wood block accent wall, a digital menu display, and a dark granite bar
Condiment station with a striped wood-tone tile backsplash, dark granite counter, and framed crane artwork
Detail of a tufted gray banquette seat back with a wood cap rail
Long granite counter with a natural stone sculpture, tufted booth seating, and a 3D wood block accent wall
Host stand with a dark granite pedestal, stone tile inset, and digital menu screen
Dining room with a black tray ceiling, glowing stone counter front, and an open kitchen
Booth seating with a granite table, with a view toward the host stand and wood block accent wall
Open kitchen pass-through with black tile paneling, stainless steel equipment, and a glowing stone counter front
Hallway to the restrooms with striped wood-slat wainscoting and dark wood doors
Long granite counter with a natural stone sculpture and the dining area beyond
Waiting area with a row of black stools along a striped wood-slat wall and a large abstract painting under a dark angled ceiling
Bowl of wonton soup with dumplings and scallions on the granite counter
Close-up detail of the dimensional 3D wood block accent wall
Detail of a black bouclé bistro chair with the glowing stone counter blurred in the background
Counter-end detail with a black granite waterfall edge, glowing stone tile front, and the open kitchen beyond
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