Mart 130

Name: Mart 130
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Photography: Erika Hildegard Photography (If you are in Australia, I encourage you to check out her amazing range of work.)

Mart 130 has to be one of the best examples I've seen recently of a comfortable and established cafe maintaining a well curated interior. When Erika's images landed in my inbox I couldn't help but get excited. Rarely do you find the blend of well loved antiques that is also still pulled together and edited. 

Using vintage and antique pieces, paired with a nautical and industrial undercurrent, Mart 130 creates a cohesive blend of worn comfort and bright openness. 

Utilizing red, aqua, black, and blue throughout the multiple seating areas ties the entire space together without needing to match everything. This allows the space to remain cohesive while each room still maintains it's own identity. 

I love the bright back patio featuring painted, dark wood and slat ceiling, you could easily sit for hours.

All photos © Erika Hildegard Photography

Contigo

Name: Contigo
Location: Austin, TX

Located in East Austin, Contigo seeks to be an extension of the owners family ranch. With a rustic and communal vibe, the interior and patio offer up a great dining experience. 

The expansive patio is filled with communal tables representative of standard picnic tables. Both interior and exterior feature an abundance of wood and rustic refinement while the leather bar height seating adds a visual connection to the traditional ranch.  Contigo does a great job blending the rustic elements found on a traditional ranch with the modern sensibility of Austin's hip dining scene. 

Image 1 © John Pesina

Images 2-4 © Contigo