Inspired by the iconic backdrop of a 1980s cult film, The Last Round explores the social heart of the story: the tavern. A place of transition, friendship, and quiet transformation, the setting takes on new life through a modern lens, where texture, tone, and contrast evoke intimacy and timeless appeal. 

Grounded by rich, wood-fluted surfaces and a deep-toned wood countertop, the palette offers a tactile warmth that speaks to both comfort and craft. Delicate herringbone-patterned upholstery adds a touch of softness and structure, while hexagonal marble tile updates the classic tavern floor with a refined geometry. Reflective antiqued mirror brings in light and nostalgia, hinting at the layered reflections of memory, place, and time. 

The materials are curated to feel familiar yet forward, pulling from traditional pub aesthetics but elevated through scale, finish, and application. Together, they conjure the glow of candlelight on wood grain, the quiet hush of leather booths, and the flicker of firelight on tile and glass. 

This is a material story built not only on setting but on sentiment. Whether applied to a lounge, cocktail bar, boutique hotel, or collaborative office space, The Last Round invites a sense of grounded elegance, a space that’s meant to be gathered in, remembered, and returned to. 

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