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In the competitive landscape of cafes and clubs, its no longer enough to serveup the best fair-trade coffee or bespoke cocktails. In order to stand out, newestablishments are stepping up in the design of their interiors, experimentingwith eclectic ideas and daring concepts. We deconstruct three inspiring looksto illustrate how you can translate the feel of your favourite hangout into yourabode, starting with a rustic yet eclectic bistro located in the East.

Decor Takeaways

BaseColor1 Sartorial Wools collection, Natural Sky F0269/05

fabric by Clarke & Clarke, from Danovel.2 Lamitak Blake Ramshackle laminate, from TAK.3 Lodge Teak cross-cut tile, from GF+A.4 Arenite Grigio laminate, from EDL.5 Azulej collection, Renda Nero tile by Patricia Urquiola,

from Rice Fields.6 Fresco laminate, from Admira.7 Creme Brule quartz, from Caesarstone.8 Azulej collection, Combination Nero tile by Patricia

Urquiola, from Rice Fields.9 Rovere Vernciato Plus tile, from Rice Fields.

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To recreate Rabbit Carrot Guns modern spin on thekitschy farmhouse look, start by pairing tartan plaidwindowpane check fabric upholstery (in neutral anmuted shades to keep it quaint) with floors clad in mosaics or terrazzo marble. To complete this honesand laidback style, clad the rest of the surfaces withlaminates that mimic worn paint or old wood grain

Rabbit Carrot Gun is located at 49 East Coast Road,tel: 6348-8568.

RABBIT CARROT GUN

Against a white or earth-tone base, add accents ofcharacteristic yet grounded colours such as these togive farmhouse decor a more modern update.

KEY COLOURS

Cosmic NavyC3133

Wharf GreenC0841

Mocha DelightC3160

Paints from Nippon Paint.

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10 Grey Pepper tile, from Rice Fields.11 Peranakan Dete 1R/A411 tile, from Rice Fields.12 Mandola Adriatic collection, Fougere wallcovering

by Romo, from Danovel.13 Decor Bianco tile, from Rice Fields.14 Banana wood veracious bark laminate, from Greenlam.15 Sartorial Wools collection, chocolate and turquoise

F0269/02 fabric by Clarke & Clarke, from Danovel.16 Sartorial Wools collection, natural F0270/04 fabric

by Clarke & Clarke, from Danovel.

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A newly opened bar andrestaurant has capturedthe essence of the roaringtwenties, nailing it withluxurious art deco interiors.

Pizzazzart deco

1 GMAL15Z-012 tiles, from Hafary.2 Teatro collection, Ravenna wallcovering by Osborne & Little,

from Danovel.3 RMX402 mosaic tiles, from Hafary.4 Lamitak Alda Florentina marble laminate, from TAK.5 Azulej collection, Cubo Nero tile, from Rice Fields.6 Lamitak Black Carbon Fibre laminate, from TAK.7 Goldtone Crush D4512 laminate, from Formica.8 Teatro collection, Pirandello wallcovering by Osborne & Little,

from Danovel.9 Shanxi black marble tile, from Hafary.10 Mikado Anthracite D8041 laminate, from Formica.11 MT15-003 mosaic tiles, from Hafary.

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Indulgent, glamorous and lustrous, thetheme here comes to life with a mix of elements in metal, stone and wood. Piclaminates embellished with simple butand offset the shimmer with dark, mattmarble. To play up the visual depth of flopt for textured materials such as emb

The Black Swan is located at 19 Cecil Sttel: 8181-3305.

THE BLACK S WAN

You cant go wrong with pairing dark colours

metallic finishes we recommend a jet black

accented by a dash of gold for luxe oo mph.

KEY COLOURS

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12 Gold Foil Stone laminate, from Greenlam.13 Cut Glass Black laminate, from Admira.14 RU13813tile, from Hafary.15 Machina laminate, from Admira.16 Creme Brule quartz tile, from Caesarstone.17 Wild Rice quartz tile, from Caesarstone.18 LXD-15 mosaic tiles, from Hafary.19 Bronze Leonid laminate by Panaplast, from EDL.20 Teatro collection, Ravenna wallcovering

by Osborne & Little, from Danovel.21 ZH6019 tile, from Hafary.

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With an effortlessly cool vibe akinto an artists den, this bar willresonate with those who wantto avoid cookie cutter styles fortheir home. Attitude is essential.

GrungyIndustrial

1 Linea Light D8045 laminate, from Formica.2 Lamitak Picasso laminate, from TAK.3 Andrew Martin collection, Helter-Skelter multi-striped fabric,

from Danovel.4 Lodge Cedar collection, hand-finished tile, from GF+A.5 Steel Oxid Stone laminate, from Greenlam.6 Cafe Noir Tex Mex laminate, from Greenlam.7 Fusain Tabacco laminate by Panaplast, from EDL.8 Andrew Martin collection, customised fabric, from Danovel.9 Torino Wood Brown laminate by Panaplast, from EDL.

This artsy space sports a nonchalant flaby materials that appear imperfect ththat look like oxidised metal or mottledto this ramshackle effect, throw in rouglaminates in dull, rusty shades. Artworkwith graffiti-like graphics work as greatup this edgy look.

Art Bar is located at #02-02/03/04, 1 Futel: 6333-8243.

ART BAR

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10 Silver Foil Onda Vertical laminate, from Greenlam.11 Ink Black hand-finished tile, from GF+A.12 Rovere Carbone laminate, from EDL.13 Copper Crush D8109 laminate, from Formica.14 The Wall collection, Decoro Kiss tile, from GF+A.15 Slimtech Naturale Plustile, from Rice Fields.16 The Wall collection, Decoro graffiti tiles

(Composizione A+B), from GF+A.17 MDB3357mosaic tiles, from Hafary.