Bar top set

This happened actually late last week, but forgot to include the photo. Update for this weekend. The rest of the interior space floors will be done Sat. and Sun. Next week the patio will be poured, and I think all of the finish carpentry will be done in the bar. We will also have electricity turned on so the  best part for me will start. Playing with lighting at night. 

Tiki cabinet above dining.

Playing with color, not liking this. Tried 3 reds and a no go. Was my original choice, but does not work. Hey, I can admit when I am wrong. Leaning towards a light blue now that I really like. Also have 3 tile samples coming to possibly do a tile treatment in the cases. We shall see.

Bar cabinet

The underneath cabinet is taking shape. Bar face will be wallpapered in custom photo collage, lit from within the cabinet, trimmed in stainless and covered with glass panels. Filling with vintage tiki mugs, and nic nac from mid century lifestyle. 

Wood strip Wall

Something I saw in an architectural magazine from Europe called Objekt. We will go 12 ft high across the entire west wall in the bar area. above this will be the white wall that we will project vintage surf films and other relevant films to the overall mid century lifestyle. Does From Here to Eternity work? I know the pilot of Hawaii 5-0 does.

Kitchen Taking Shape

Equipment starting to be installed. A few minor changes to be made, looking good though. 

Bankets in

Upholstered bankets installed today. One adjustment, will put a wood cap on the top, do not like the fabric cap that they put on. Other then that I think they look great.

Tables in NYC

Saw these in a restaurant in NYC this weekend. I think we need to switch the dark wood tables along the bankets in the main dining to these white tables. I think it might get too dark in the room, white tables would keep it lighter.

Canopies

These came out very well. Provides a ceiling to hang our custom pendant lights that will hang over the bar. That's Mike, our finishing carpenter, doing a great job.

 Also adds a dimension and breaks up the space a bit, making the bar feel much more cozy when all is said and done.

Garage Doors

We had to rework the doors so they moved up the wall and between the beams. In the end it worked out, but would have gone much better if the sales guy actually did a "field measure", so we could have saved a lot of time on this. 

Electrical

I tried the "Electrical for Dummies" book, but that only got me so far. Anyone know which wire is the ground? 

We Have Doors!!!

Front doors in gives me the same feeling that you might get when seeing your name in a phonebook for the first time. I am somebody!!!

Wood paneled Walls.

FInally have the finish carpenters coming in to start the details of the space. This is one of the two walls that are being trimmed out. Wood will be sanded and sealed with a clear matte varnish. 

Steel frames

Most of the doorways will be wrapped in steel. This is the framing that one of four garage doors will close into. The steel will be acid washed, then sealed. 

Interior Walls

Walls ready to paint. Floors ready for cement and glazing. Restaurant pretty much ready for the next 4 weeks of finish work and design elements. Hopeful that it all comes together smoothly.

Bar Doors

These are the two doors that will roll up into the bar and seating. Two of the community bar height tables will have the ability to roll out and onto the patio, just under the original wood beam supports. 

Exterior Ready

Stuccoed the building last week, finishing touches, not paint ready. Notice that the garage doors finally came, two out of the four installed. Need to make some adjustments on the hanging, but look great. Will be detailing the door jams in wrapped steel. 

The upper canopy, above the doors will be wrapped in steel, with the Hula's logo above and to the left. On the side wall(right in the photo), will have a wood and tile detail 10 ft. wide, going down the center of the wall. Oh, and do not worry, that original metal roof is getting a fresh coat of new paint, won't give the color away just yet.