THE BARREL
WIne and beach bar
The client's brief was to upgrade the original liquor store (The Rocks ) and transform the space where the existing Thai take-away was situated, into a fresh, low key wine and beach bar, The Barrel. The environment had to feel light, breezy, informal but comfortable. The Barrel is situated in a seaside community and the owners wanted the transition from the beach to the bar to be a seamless experience for customers.
We proposed boxing in the old existing tiled roofline with slatted timber, transforming the exterior into a contemporary space with ample room for the new signage.
The interior is an open plan space that has an unassuming laid back look. We used a combination of pine furniture, tiled floors, and gave the brick work fresh life with a coat of charcoal paint. Lush indoor plants mimic the natural local surroundings. Lighting came in the form of exposed bulbs and over sized grass shades which added a low key beach bar feel.
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