Now open in downtown Gilbert, Arizona, coffee and cocktail bar Gypsy Cup transports guests to the street cafés of Paris. Scottsdale-based firm House of Form spearheaded a charming design concept for the space that reflects worldly travels through luxe textures, custom elements, and an elevated portfolio of artwork.
“The owner’s world travels were the main source of inspiration for Gypsy Cup,” says House of Form owner and principal designer Dala Al-Fuwaires. “The goal was to overcome the transactional interaction of coffee, encouraging guests to relax and enjoy an all day experience. The illuminating transformation from day to nighttime allows the space to feel truly elegant.”
Custom tiling, brass lighting, and quad banquettes support Gypsy Cup’s seamless transition from day to night, with marble and velvet surfaces infusing a refined tactility. Cane and light oak wood further brighten the sundrenched interior, which is lined with classic black and white checkered patterns for a dash of modernity. Globe pendants and terrazzo lining the patio to reinforce the café influence. “The desire was to ‘make Gilbert global,’” Al-Fuwaires adds. “Guests are transported out of their small town in the desert into a European café that has bustling energy from day to night.”
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