Wildhawk, a Jay Jeffers–designed San Francisco bar inspired by a legendary exotic dancer in the Gold Rush era, has a moody, sexy vibe, with a tin ceiling, dark floral wallpaper and stools upholstered in a zebra print. Photo by Matthew Millman
Mark Zeff’s Black Barn restaurant in New York has an elevated rustic vibe, with molded leather chairs, Edison bulbs and rough-hewn wood floors, tables and beams. Photo by Michael Mundy
The sleek, Meyer Davis–designed W Chicago Lakeshore bar and games room features high-shine finishes from floor to ceiling and a pool table with a chrome frame. Photo by Eric Laignel
Groves & Co. updated New York’s Morgans Hotel while paying homage to Andrée Putman’s original design. According to the firm, “The innovative use of strong sculptural forms, reflective surfaces and sophisticated lighting announces a heightened level of luxury and richness.” Photo by Oleg March
For the bar of the Grand Hotel Sofia in Bulgaria, Francis Sultana chose dark wood accents and stools with robin’s-egg-blue leather upholstery and nailhead trim. Photo by Francis Sultana
Martin Brudnizki mixed vintage furniture with custom pieces when designing the Scarfes Bar at London’s Rosewood Hotel, which is inspired by the “atmosphere of a drawing room and the sophistication of a gentleman’s club.” Photo by James McDonald
For the Rivertown Lodge in New York’s Hudson Valley, Workstead engaged local and regional craftspeople to work on nearly every aspect of the construction to create a timeless space that embodies the area’s aesthetic culture. Photo by Matthew Williams