Friday, August 28, 2009

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.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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.