Dressed in a palette of cashmere travertine, solid walnut, aged brass and blackened steel – I couldn’t resist sharing this natural goes clean-lined-contemporary bar design by Shareen Joel Design. Part of a larger renovation for Fenix Events (formerly Fenix Restaurant) the SJD team was tasked with completing the venue’s redesign/reno in a mere three months. The goal? To create a sophisticated, timeless space that highlights the picturesque surroundings and views of Australia’s Yarra River.

While this is clearly a hospitality space, I could see the design translating gorgeously to a residential kitchen. What do you think?

Photos by Christine Francis for Share Design