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Industrial California Restaurant

From: Chris Pardo
September 25, 2015
Designed by Chris Pardo, the Il Corso restaurant in Palm Desert, California, features a lovely exterior stone facade as well as distinctly industrial elements inside the building.
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Photo: Jaime Kowal. From: Chris Pardo.

Exterior of Il Corso in Palm Desert, Calif.

Warm outdoor lighting highlights the beautiful stone facade of Il Corso, a restaurant in Palm Desert, Calif. Designer Chris Pardo gave the space a contemporary look with a few industrial elements to keep the design interesting.

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Photo: Jaime Kowal. From: Chris Pardo.

Hanging Globe Lights in Il Corso Restaurant

Hanging globe-shaped pendant lights provide low, ambient lighting in the main dining area. Exposed ductwork and beams add a rough, industrial vibe to the otherwise contemporary design.

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Photo: Jaime Kowal. From: Chris Pardo.

Il Corso Restaurant, Main Dining Area

Contemporary with industrial elements, the main dining area at Il Corso features reclaimed wood flooring and high ceilings with exposed ductwork and beams. Dark red dining chairs add a splash of color to the brown color palette. Globe-shaped lights hang from the ceiling to provide lovely ambient lighting.

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Photo: Jaime Kowal. From: Chris Pardo.

Main Dining Area at Il Corso Restaurant

Contemporary with industrial flair, the main dining area accommodates both intimate and big gatherings. A built-in, tufted banquette lines one side of the space for additional seating. Deep red chairs bring a splash of color to the mostly brown color scheme. Reclaimed wood floors, exposed ductwork and beams add edginess to the design.

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