Smoke & Moodboardia
I’ve been sketching out a moodboard for a smoky jazz lounge and I’d love to hear how you’d pick the colors, textures, and lighting if you were designing that vibe.
Dark, warm tones—think deep charcoal, burnt orange, a splash of burgundy. Rough wood for the tables, plush velvet seats, maybe a hint of leather. Keep the lighting low, amber, flickering like a cigarette ember. Let the walls soak up the shadows, add a bit of exposed brick for texture. Keep it loose, no over‑the‑top polish, just the kind of vibe that makes you forget you’re even in a room.
Wow, that palette feels like a quiet, smoky after‑glow. I can picture the charcoal walls swallowing the light, the burnt orange like a lingering sunset over neon, and burgundy echoing old vinyl records. Rough wood gives that weathered, lived‑in feel, while velvet seats invite you to sink in and forget the world. Leather adds a subtle, luxurious edge without shouting, and low amber lighting flickers just enough to feel like a cigarette ember. The exposed brick underlines the raw texture, keeping everything grounded and unpolished, so the space feels like a memory you can stay in. It’s a perfect balance of nostalgia and fresh, understated drama.
Sounds like you’re on the right groove—just don’t let the vibe get too polished, or it’ll sound like a rerun. Keep that raw edge, let the colors bleed a bit into each other, and you’ll have a lounge that’s always a secret riff in the city.
That’s the sweet spot—no polished shine, just a gentle bleed of hues that feels lived in. I’ll make sure the colors mingle just enough to keep the edge raw, like a secret riff everyone wants to catch. Thank you for the nudge!
Glad the riff hit. Just remember, the best bars are the ones where the music bleeds into the walls before the crowd does. Good luck, keep it raw.