Eden Hill Provisions by Best Practice
Eden Hill Provisions by Best Practice is the 2nd location for Chef Maximillian Petty and his partner Jennifer Petty, located just down the street from their first restaurant – Eden Hill Restaurant– on Queen Anne Avenue in Seattle. The design was driven by a desire to salvage materials and reuse many of the original elements. The new Eden Hill Provisions aims to be a neighborhood bistro providing casual fare and items for the weekly farmer's market.
The updated design provides a fresh spin for the corner restaurant spot. It reuses wall paneling and shelving, salvages the original wood, and transforms these materials into new elements. At the entry, new shelving allows wares and provisions to be sold for take-away. A new bar (with a walnut top salvaged from the previous iteration of the space) allows patrons to sip cocktails while eating small plates. The large, abstract cloud composed of unique acoustic paneling brings down scale around the bar area, while its constellation-style pattern adds focal interest. The updated dining area makes use of the existing custom wood paneling, using new color and paint to enliven the space. New lighting transforms the former brightly lit café into a quaint and cozy space more geared to evenings.
The original kitchen remains in its existing location but has received some updates, including extra storage and new equipment to accommodate Chef Petty’s whimsical offerings. An existing opening to the kitchen was enlarged and outfitted with a counter facing the dining room. This not only provides more workspace for the busy cooks in the snug kitchen, but provides peek-a-boo views of the cooking process for hungry guests as they sit in the dining room.
2 x 8 Daltile Bar Wall
Large garage doors line the North side of the dining area, and when opened, connect to the new exterior dining area. The patio can be rearranged to open up to its convenient location at the end of the Queen Anne Farmers Market, and is lined with planters growing herbs and flowers. The back of the dining room is lined with painted custom wood paneling, adding texture while not overwhelming the space with pattern. The custom banquette and shelving along both walls in the dining area marry thoughtful design with everyday practicality.
Project Details
Location: Seattle, WA
Area: 1600 sf / 148.5 m 2
Photo Credit: Ed Sozinho
Firm: Best Practice
Design Team: Ian Butcher, Kailin Gregga, Kyle Keirsey, Aman Panach
Client / Owner: Maximillian and Jennifer Petty
Contractor: Chain Construction
Products
Lighting: Custom Pendants by Fixture Design
Large Black Pendants: CB2 Capitol Bell Pendant (Carbon)
Tile: Daltile 2x8
Surfaces: Custom Walnut Bar Top (salvaged), Custom Walnut Table Tops (salvaged), Custom Painted Casework + Display