Review: The Terrace, Yarmouth

Dream team take on THE TERRACE

You might think it’s all about the food. But the team behind the newly opened The Terrace in Yarmouth know that going out to eat is far, far more than that

By Roz Whistance

Photography Holly Jolliffe

“On the deck there’s nothing to interrupt your view out to sea. Inside, the lighting creates different moods in each area. The wine is there to drink – but also part of the design,” says Alan Short of Acorn Interiors.

Interior architectural designer Tanya Lippuner and building contractor Alan were given virtually free rein, with the budget to match. It has been the perfect collaboration. “We’ve been able to give the owners quality items, whether that be glass and timber finishes, Corian tops or handmade joinery. This, and Tanya’s design, make it a unique restaurant.” Unique in that the flooring is from the oldest flooring company in Sweden; the decking, hand-moulded from original timber, is non-slip and nonfade; the glass surround free-hanging for uninterrupted gazing at those Yarmouth sunsets. No part of The Terrace is off the peg. “It was designed to be flexible,” adds Tanya. “Banquette seating means we can add and take away tables which is useful with the social distancing measures that are now in place. In time we may be able to add tables.” The colours, subtle sea turquoise accents, reflect Yarmouth’s translucent Solent shoreline.

Their changes to the premises were total. Walls removed, stairs well-lit and hung with Danish globe lights, and washrooms – the final touch to cosset a customer – in muted colours and fitted with dominant taps and iroko basin surrounds.

“Now we’re ready to hand it back to the owners.” They exchange rueful smiles. “When you put your heart and soul into a project as we have here, that can be quite a wrench.”