# Barrel-Adorned Whiskey Bars This Bar's Interior Makes Generous Use Of Wood From Discarded Barrels By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-bars References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/999285/laizhou-bar-roomoo-design-studio) & [roomoo.cn](https://www.roomoo.cn/) Shanghai-based interior design studio Roomoo has helped to create a simply stunning and unique whiskey bar that makes use of discarded whiskey barrels. Created to serve as the flagship whiskey bar for Chinese whiskey maker Bacchus, the 'Laizhou Bar' makes use of 6,000 pieces of wood all sourced from oak barrels, with the recognizable metallic rings also incorporated into different elements of the decor. Meanwhile, the entire area makes use of a sizeable ring-shaped structure that comprises 10 layers of wood, with whiskey barrel wood also being utilized in order to forge partitions. By making use of whiskey barrels to create a marvelously warm and luxurious setting for the 'Laizhou Bar,' the [Roomoo Design Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laizhou-bar) has well and truly shown that [re-using disused material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether) can have stunning aesthetic effects on top of the more obvious benefit of curbing waste. Image Credit: Roomoo Design Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Barrel-adorned Bars:** Incorporating Barrel wood into bar interiors can create unique and sustainable designs. - **Upcycling in Interior Design:** The trend of using discarded materials to create luxurious interiors is on the rise. - **Sustainable Hospitality:** More hospitality businesses are incorporating eco-friendly designs to reduce waste and attract environmentally conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Interior designers have an opportunity to incorporate sustainable practices and create unique designs using discarded materials. - **Hospitality:** Bars and restaurants can reduce waste and attract environmentally conscious consumers by incorporating sustainable designs. - **Alcohol Production:** Alcohol producers can use their own waste materials, such as whiskey barrels, to create unique and sustainable designs for their own establishments or for others. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whiskey Barrel-Decorated Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laizhou-bar.md) - [Next-Gen Whiskey Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulleit-limitless-lounge.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Concealed Modern Barrel Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nine-architects.md) - [Artful Listening Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbye-horses-1.md) - [Sculptural Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-far.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravan-cocktail-bar.md) - [Sculptural Whisky Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistry-in-oak.md) - [Personalized Whiskey Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-private-barrel-club.md)