Our Hospitality, Bars + Entertaining Design Ethos

Form Meets Function, Tailored to Every Setting

From hospitality venues to private residences, our bar and entertainment spaces are designed to bring people together with style, warmth, and a touch of the unexpected. These images showcase several of our past and current projects, and illustrate how our hospitality and bar design ethos translates into beautiful finished spaces.

Whether it’s a luxury home bar tucked into a great room or a commercial bar or restaurant built for high-volume service, we create environments that are both elevated and inviting. Every space is tailored to its context, blending architectural detail with interior style to support conversation, celebration, and connection.

Materials That Make a Statement

Our designs balance bold material choices—think rich woods, specialty tile, layered textures, and sculptural metalwork—with thoughtful functionality and seamless flow. We often incorporate custom elements and playful moments that make each space truly memorable, whether it’s a hidden bar nook, a striking backlit bottle display, or a surprising material pairing.

Lighting plays a starring role in defining these spaces. From integrated LED accents to dramatic pendants and ambient wall lighting, we use light to set the mood and highlight key features—whether it’s a curated art piece, textured surface, or carefully styled barware. The right lighting brings depth, warmth, and energy to both intimate residential spaces and larger-scale commercial venues.

Designed for Connection, Built for Impact

We tend to favor rich, layered palettes in our bar areas—colors and materials that evoke comfort, luxury, and drama. Feature walls, custom finishes, and distinctive artwork often serve as focal points, creating visual interest and a strong sense of place.

Functionality is at the heart of every design. In commercial projects, we prioritize efficient service flow and durable materials; in residential settings, we integrate smart storage, beverage centers, and millwork that supports easy entertaining. Every detail is carefully considered to ensure these spaces not only look great, but work effortlessly too.

Whether tucked into a corner of a hotel lobby or housed in a dedicated lounge, these spaces are designed to delight—bringing together the elegance of a well-appointed interior with the joy of celebration and connection.

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This private Library meeting room is the most popular space in the new Hellman & Friedman office with staff - it's inviting warm tone is set by generous built in shelving, a vibrant custom contemporary rug, and comfortable seating. This hospitality flavored room is both a fully functional telepresence meeting space and comfortable lounge in one.

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