Spindle Back Chairs

Host restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark by Norm Architects.

Hyperion Public restaurant in Los Angeles, USA by Claire Stansfield

I love the use of the spindle back dining chairs in these two diverse restaurants from opposite sides of the world. I think there may be a childhood influence here as I seem to recall a similar chair when I was younger. The chairs rock in the black, whites and greys.
Photographs via Remodelista.

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Laurel Hardware

This is Laurel Hardware  - a former hardware store which has been reincarnated into a restaurant and bar earlier this year. Located near Laurel Canyon in West Hollywood, this establishment has retain the old fashioned charm of the former store, while creating a homey spirit and fresh vibe with the new installation. Check out the amazing back courtyard and I love the contrast between the fresh white tiled eating area and the moody bar at the back. Designed by Sam Marshall, who is also known for his work on another Californian restaurant called Gjelina.
Photographs by Laure Joliet.

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The Oyster Inn {Waiheke}

 

The Oyster Inn {Waiheke}

Vintage cane furniture in the bar area.

Dining on the verandah.

Eating at the bar counter.

The Pearl, private dining room.

One of the three luxury boutique hotel  rooms. Yes please.

 

Welcome to Waiheke Island's The Oyster Inn. Recently opened to the public in the beachy village of Oneroa, Waiheke - doesn't it look amazing?

Take a 40 mins ferry ride from downtown Auckland and you can be dining on the ocean view vernadah, or having a cocktail in the bar or just hanging out. The kitchen is open all day long (the menu looks delicious) and the yummy boutique hotel rooms are available to book from the end of this week. Find out more here.

Photographs via The Oyster Inn FB page.

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Noma Restaurant by Space Copenhagen

This is Noma, an eatery in Copenhagen and it was awarded the 'World Best Restaurant' for the third time this year.
I have only have ever seen the occasional image of the restaurant, however Noma has recently had a interior overhaul by Danish studio, Space Copenhagen and here is the result. The earthy, cosy and hearty feel of the restaurant has remained - the previously brown tones have been replaced with black and the floors with light oak. All the new elegant details really add to the overall modern Nordic feel. Read more about it here.
Photographs via Dezeen.

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Golden Fields Restaurant and Bar, Melbourne

 

This is Golden Fields Restaurant and Bar, found in St Kilda, Melbourne. Recently awarded Best New Restaurant in 2012 Age Good Food Guide as well as chef Andrew McConnell receiving accolades for his modern Asian cuisine - it seems like this is the place to go to. The design of Golden Fields was overseen by Melbourne architectural firm, Projects of Imagination. The brief called for a subtle yet highly considered response - using craftmanship and attention to detail which complimented McConnell's approach to cooking. So when in Melbourne...

Photographs via Projects of Imagination and Golden Fields.

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Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn

Wythe Hotel, in the gritty Williamsburg neighbourhood, with a new glass addition on the top.

Reynards Restaurant

Beds are made from reclaimed ceiling timber.

Here is a cool new hotel that has recently opened in Brooklyn, New York - in the industrial neighbourhood of Williamsburg. I took note at the address as I have a good friend that lives in this area and it's a rather cool hotel to boot. It is called the Wythe Hotel and it has a great balance of industrial touches, classic lines and comfort to make this hotel appealing. Nice.
Photographs via Remodelista.

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