In this new-construction project, the founder of Arroyo Grande, Cal.-based Honeycomb Home Design, Ariana Lovato AKBD, delivered a luxurious 400-square-foot lounge that was developed with entertaining in mind. Furniture, finishes and function were all inspired by the clients’ European travels.
Material,Texture and Color
The first material chosen by the Honeycomb team was the fluted travertine tile from Clé. Its rounded profile echos the curves of the 11-foot coved ceiling. “It really set the tone for everything else in the space,” said Lovato, who added that the clients embraced the bold choice.
The designer specified 12×12 black marble tiles for the flooring, complementing the black marble bar- and table-tops. Rich walnut cabinetry at the bar and the banquette completes the palette.
Layered materials and thoughtful detailing give the bar an inviting yet elevated presence. The assertive wood grains and softly ribbed surfaces ground the space, while aged brass fixtures and sculptural lighting add a subtle sense of refinement.
Beverage Bonanza in the Lounge
Pro-quality beverage storage and dispensing systems abound in the lounge, ensuring hosts can attend to their guests’ every request. The back bar is fitted with a Perlick beer tap and a pair of undercounter refrigerators. A 115-square-foot, temperature-controlled wine room is separated from the lounge by a glass wall, ensuring a view of more than 300 bottles of white, red and rosé vintages.
Lovato credits the clients with one of the lounge’s most distinctive features: the Champagne vending machine (again, originally seen on one of their European journeys). They customized the unit with their personal logo, and offer tokens for guests to use to get their own single-serve bottle.
By blending old-world charm with clean, modern lines, Lovato’s lounge design strikes a perfect balance: intimate, timeless and effortlessly sophisticated, it’s ideal for lingering conversations and everyday indulgence.
Sources
Design: Ariana Lovato AKBD, Honeycomb Interiors Tile Installer: Copher Tile and Stone Photography: Lisa Maksoudian Photography Beer Tap: Perlick Cabinets: Barnick Cabinetry Cabinet Hardware: Top Knobs Countertops: Pacific Shore Stones Flooring: Bedrosians Lighting: Visual Comfort Paint: Benjamin Moore Refrigerators: Sub-Zero Switch Plates: Forbes and Lomax Tile: Clé Wine Vending Machine: Moët & Chandon
