Tony Maison is a French fine-dining restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Guests dine in a refined indoor room, while the outdoor area sits beside a pool. The owners wanted both spaces to feel bright and comfortable, and clearly part of the same restaurant.
The Brief
The owners wanted to fill the room with bright color that suits the space: planters in shades that lift the ambiance while keeping the dining experience comfortable and refined for guests inside.
Outside, the planters had to bring the same color touches and stand up to Ho Chi Minh City’s sun and monsoon rain. Because they sit beside the pool, they also had to hold water without leaking onto the deck or into the pool.
The Solution
Jay Scotts supplied 20 fiberglass planters in five models. Inside, Saint Tropez Bullet Round planters bring color to the dining room, sized to sit within the room without crowding tables. Outside, Alzira Bowl, Hudson Extra Long Rectangular, Miami Rectangular, and Globe planters line the pool area.
Every planter was painted to order in high gloss red, tangerine, bright white, and metallic silver, matched to the restaurant’s palette. These planters were supplied without drainage holes to suit the installation. Supplying a planter without holes is a specification choice rather than a watertight rating, so plan the drainage or liner arrangement for the site. The planters are finished with automotive-grade polyurethane paint containing UV inhibitors. How a finish wears depends on exposure, climate and cleaning.
The Result
Inside, the planter colors were matched to the interior design, picking up the tones already in the dining room so the pieces sit naturally within the space. The result adds to the room’s warmth, creating a cozy, inviting setting where guests can settle in and enjoy their meal. Placed around the room, the planters soften the hard lines of walls and furniture and bring a layer of greenery to eye level.
Out by the pool, the palette shifts. Lighter, natural tones give the deck a fresh, open feel that suits the outdoor setting and lets the planting take the lead. The planters frame the deck and give the area a sense of structure, while keeping the relaxed atmosphere guests expect poolside.
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