# Cobalt Blue-Tiled Cocktail Lounges Studio Omar Aqeel Designs the Only Love Strangers Lounge By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-love-strangers References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/dive-into-the-blue-with-a-bar-and-restaurant-awash-in-azure/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_171397303360710&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lvdz3lyh0100x1tt000ULhh6u6w14&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fdive-into-the-blue-with-a-bar-and-restaurant-awash-in-azure%2F&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlylovestrangers.com%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Dive%20Into%20the%20Blue%20With%20a%20Bar%20and%20Restaurant%20Awash%20in%20Azure&txt=%3Cstrong%3EOnly%20Love%20Strangers%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  Brooklyn-based design firm [Studio Omar Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel) designs a multiple-level cocktail lounge and restaurant dubbed [Only Love Strangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-ny-x-mta). It is defined by the cobalt blue tiles complemented by chrome finishes. Visitors are met by a cozy ambiance where they can enjoy craft cocktails and listen to live jazz. The space measures an impressive 6.300 square feet with a menu that serves [Mediterranean dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-camionera) throughout the ground-level bar, dining rooms, and lounge space. Aqeel also references influences from the Roaring Twenties with a nod to the 50s and 60s in terms of interior architecture. Omar Aqeel, founder of the studio notes, “We focused on raw assemblies, anachronistic discourse, transmutative perceptions, and material juxtapositions." The electric blue palette is harmonious with the vintage custom furniture. Image Credit: Studio Omar Aqeel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Interior Design:** Opportunities for merging historical references with modern aesthetics to create unique and nostalgic spaces. - **Jazz-themed Entertainment Venues:** Innovative concepts that combine live music with immersive experiences for guests seeking sophisticated entertainment. - **Cobalt Blue Design Elements:** Exploring the use of striking color schemes to enhance ambiance and visual appeal in hospitality settings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Design:** A sector ripe for creative reinvention by infusing spaces with distinct visual narratives and thematic inspirations. - **Live Entertainment:** Creating engaging environments that blend music, ambiance, and design to offer patrons memorable and immersive experiences. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Leveraging unique color palettes and design elements to produce bespoke pieces that align with emerging interior design trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Retro-Futurist Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oddball.md) - [Sea-inspired Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civico-29.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaytinya-nyc.md) - [Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot-bar.md) - [Luxurious Japanese-Inspired Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aladdin-sane.md) - [Blue-Tinged Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-dadong.md)