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Restaurant design specialist Studio Modijefsky has created a funky restaurant in a former tram depot in Amsterdam that combines industrial chic with delightfully quirky features.
Located in the Oud West area of Amsterdam, the Kanarie Club was at various times a tram depot, a transportation museum and a derelict wreck where squatters once created a pool with rainwater. The team at Modijefsky Interiors took inspiration from the building's history and created eye-catching features including a giant arch made of old tram rails over the bar, benches inspired by tram seating and a mezzanine pool lounge, where guests can sit inside a waterless pool and toast the creative genius of the squatters all those years ago.
The industrial heritage of the building is showcased and celebrated, hence the polished concrete floor with the original rails still intact (careful if you are wearing heels). The old paint shop is now a raised platform with a long work desk, all painted green and overlooked by a playful ceiling light inspired again by tram rails.
Cool, fun and whimsical, the Kanarie Club shows what great design can do: create atmosphere which elevates a meal with a few drinks into a truly inspirational experience.
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Industrial style with quirky features is a winning design combination. Take, for example, the Bordbar airplane trolleys, which can be customised with multiple accessories including a filing cabinet and chilled drinks cooler. The concrete Hauteville rocking chair from Lyon Beton is works well and looks highly distinctive, as does the plumbing-inspired Pipework London tube map wall hanger from Nick Fraser.
For quirky lighting with an industrial look try the Maman suspension light or the Vegaz light, both from Seletti. For a more refined look try the Standard pendant from Menu.
We love the industrially-inspired Machine collection of tableware from Diesel Living, such as this set of coffee cups. For a quirky touch try the concrete Pipeline stem vase from Lyon Beton. If you want to create a modern industrial style interior the silver grey bricks Materials wallpaper from NLXL is perfect.
