Close-up of a gold-framed mirror with a floral-patterned wallpaper background featuring pink, white, and brown flowers and green leaves.
Text reading 'BABY BROWSE' in stylized font.

BAR LOUISE

A neighborhood cocktail bar with small bites, good vibes and the kind of lighting that makes everyone look amazing.

Rooted in the fabric of the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, Bar Louise serves as an inviting, community-focused cocktail bar. The project demanded a holistic design approach, seamlessly connecting a thoughtful visual identity and responsive web presence with the expressive nature of the interiors. The design balances feminine floral motifs and vintage crystal light fixtures (an homage to the owner’s grandmother and the bar’s namesake) with deep wood tones and warm brass to create a space that honors the classic character of the neighborhood while establishing a modern, welcoming presence ready for a new generation of locals.

LOCATION: PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN

YEAR COMPLETED: 2024

CATEGORY: BAR & RESTAURANT

SERVICES: BRAND DESIGN, WEB DESIGN, INTERIOR DESIGN AND FF&E

PHOTOGRAPHY: MAX FLATOW

A small round dining table set for two with two black chairs, white plates, napkins, a glass with a candle, and a white cloth napkin in a restaurant with floral wallpaper and framed artwork.
Interior of a stylish bar with a marble countertop, bar stools with black seats and gold accents, gold pendant lights, a backlit shelf filled with various liquor bottles, and framed photographs on an arch above the shelf. The ceiling has a gold finish, and the wall features colorful floral wallpaper.
A black and white vintage photograph of a woman behind a bar, smiling and holding a cocktail shaker, with bottles and bar accessories in the background.
A black and gold patterned menu on a white plate, with bowls of mixed nuts and green olives nearby, set on a dark wooden table.
Three black chairs with gold trim positioned against a marble counter, with a floral-patterned wall and mirror in the background, and a lit yellow candle on the table.
Close-up of a hanging, colorful glass lamp with a blurred background of Christmas decorations and lights.
A bathroom with dark red and black art deco patterned wallpaper, a gold-framed mirror, a white wall-mounted sink with gold faucets, and a black wall with wainscoting. There is a smoke detector and a small section of a framed picture in the upper left corner.
Assorted dishes including deviled eggs, meatballs, pasta with tomato sauce, egg drop soup with chopped herbs, and a drink with a citrus slice and ice on a dark wooden table.
A pink patterned glass candle holder, a box with a pink rose illustration, and an empty wine glass on a wooden table with a dark heart-shaped box featuring a pink rose design.
A restaurant table set with plates, napkins, glasses, and candles, with a green cushioned bench against a wall. Above are wired hanging lamps and floral decorations with pink flowers and greenery.
A wall-mounted lamp with a frosted glass shade and brass fixture, set against a decorative wallpaper with a fan pattern in red and gold colors.
A tall, clear glass filled with bright green liquid and ice, garnished with fresh green basil leaves, placed on a wooden surface against a light-colored background.
Exterior of a bar named 'Bar Louise' with black storefront, large window with a painted pink rose, and an open door. A small wooden menu stand is on the sidewalk outside.
A restaurant table set with white plates, rolled napkins, glasses, and small orange candle holders, with a green cushioned bench and black chairs along a dark wooden table.
A pink cocktail with a strawberry garnish on a wine glass, on a dark wooden table.
A menu from Louise's House featuring various cocktail options like Brooklyn Rose, Pomponella, Midnight Romantica, and Party Dress with descriptions of ingredients and prices.
A hand holding a glass of red wine against a pink background, with bowls of mixed olives and seasoned nuts on a wooden table in the foreground.
Elegant restaurant interior with a green wall, pink velvet banquette seating, dark wooden tables, and a row of vintage-style chandeliers hanging from a floral ceiling.