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Open A Cigarette Store in the Middle East
The moment the door was pushed open, a warm light, mingled with the faint scents of wood and spices, wafted over - this was not a noisy smoking bar, but rather a perfect blend of the relaxation of a Middle Eastern market and the sophistication of modern light luxury in a just-right space. Stepping on the light wood-colored floor, the light at my feet gently swayed along the round edges of the carpet, and even my breathing slowed down by half a beat.
Bar counter: The "backbone" of space
The bar counter is the first thing that catches the eye upon entering the door, like the "backbone" of the entire space. The black countertop feels like a fine rock plate texture, neither fingerprint-resistant nor cold to the touch. The edges are smooth and rounded, and it's just right for your elbows to rest on. The cabinet under the countertop is not made with a monotonous flat surface but is covered with a vertical textured panel. The light beige patterns spread out along the light strips - the LED lights hidden in the texture gaps are so ingenious. The warm yellow light is not dazzling but only spreads out a soft edge along the lower edge of the countertop, and even the legs of the bar stoves are immersed in the soft light.
The bar stools were chosen in the most appealing combination of light blue and gold: the soft cover was like diluted light blue velvet, feeling warm and fluffy when touched. A fine gold line was pressed on the backrest, just outlining the contour. The chair legs are light golden metal thin rods. When you step on the pedals and sit on them, your waist and back can fit the curvature of the soft package, neither too sunken nor uncomfortable. Even if you sit all night, you won't get tired. A few water pipe kettles were scattered on the bar counter. The glass pipes gave off a clear and transparent light. The copper-colored kettles were coated with deep brown glaze. Placed on the black countertop, they looked like small ornaments. When picked up casually, they could slowly wrap up smoke rings.
Bar counter back wall cabinet
The wall cabinet behind the bar counter is the "face" of the entire space, yet it shows no sign of artificiality at all. The black metal frame Outlines six layers of shelves, each of which is embedded with invisible LED light strips - not directly bright, but warm light that just wraps around the bottle body. The dark wine glows with a lustrous glow in the light, and even the labels are clearly visible without being dazzling. The shelves were not placed completely, leaving some gaps to allow the light to breathe.
The most eye-catching feature is the half-person-tall lotus relief right in the middle of the wall cabinet: the light golden patterns spread layer by layer along the petals, and the edges are wrapped with thin round light strips. The light spreads along the undulations of the relief, as if giving the lotus a soft edge. The panels around the relief are made of matte texture material, which feels frosted to the touch and creates layers of contrast with the cold brightness of the metal frame - neither turning the wall cabinet into a cold "shelf" nor concealing the charm of traditional patterns within a modern frame. The lower edge of the cabinet is designed as a drawer. The metal handle is a thin round rod, which perfectly matches the golden color of the chair legs. When pulled open, it should be a silent slide rail, concealing a wine opener or a tobacco jar.
Table and chair area
Turning the bar counter and walking in, the tables and chairs in the individual seating area spread out the "relaxation" even more. The small round table chose a light wood-colored tabletop, with a circle of black metal wrapped around the edge. It is not heavy but stable, and your elbow won't feel uncomfortable when resting on it. The chair is upholstered in two tones: the light blue one is like a freshly sunburned clear sky, and the beige one is like warm cashmere. There is a fine golden line pressed on the armrests, and the chair legs are light wood-colored thin rods. When sitting on it, the knees can bend naturally without curling up.
The round stool beside is smaller. The soft ceiling of the same color series is bulging, and when you step on it, your feet can naturally hang down. It is the perfect place to pull over and sit when friends come over to chat. Each set of tables and chairs is enclosed in a circular carpet, which features a traditional scroll pattern interwoven with red, brown and off-white. The edges are fitted with thin floor lamps, and the warm light shines along the round edges of the carpet, turning each small area into an "independent yet not distant" little world: neither crowded with the next seat nor able to faintly smell the faint fragrance of water vapor beside.
Sofa area design
Further inside, the sofa area is a "soft nest" reserved for those who sit for long periods. Her long, off-white hair is paired with cushions featuring traditional scroll patterns. The blue and gold designs complement the light blue of the chair perfectly. The fabric is made of short, fluffy fur, which feels like rubbing clouds when touched. When sitting down, your back can sink into the soft cushion, and your arms can rest on the armrests, just touching the small copper lamp on the table - that lamp is a tiny hexagonal shape. When unscrewed, it gives off a small, warm yellow light, just enough to shine on the water pipe in your hand without dazzling the eyes of the person opposite.
The single chair and the scattered seating area beside the sofa are of the same style. When they are put together, they can just accommodate four or five people. The water pipe placed on the round table is short and the pipe is long enough to be reached without leaning over. The carpet is wider than that in the scattered seating area, and the color of the scroll pattern is a bit darker. It feels thick and velvety when stepped on, and it is warm even when walked barefoot.
LED light design
The light in this space is a "seasoning" hidden in the details, with no part being superfluous. The circular embedded light strips on the ceiling are stacked in circles, as if the moonlight has been crumpled into rings. The warm light spreads along the wooden ceiling, making the black ceiling look less heavy. There were two types of lamps hanging down: the one with a glass ball emitted a hazy light, like warm jade soaked in water, with a soft glow. The one with metal checkered patterns let out tiny specks of light. When it fell on the table, it looked as if a handful of broken gold had been scattered, shining ingeniously.
The column is a "surprise" in the space: it is wrapped in a Mosaic texture of light gold and off-white, with a circle of LED light strips in the middle. The light makes the small squares of the Mosaic warmer, and even the column becomes a luminous "decoration". The light in the bar counter cabinet is "hidden", only illuminating the bottle body. The floor lamps beside the carpet in the scattered seating area are "soft", only covering a small area. The small copper lamp in the sofa area is "warm", just enough to illuminate the things at hand. When these lights come together, they are neither too dim nor too bright, and even the air seems a little softer.
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