Brussels designer Frédéric Nicolay created the relaxed Bar du Matin on the busy Chaussée d’Alsemberg in Forest commune.
He revamped an old corner bar dating from 1900 to create a spacious bar with sober furniture, big windows and a curved bar. He then added a curving ceiling inspired by the Spanish artist Miro.
Like many of Nicolay’s bars, the Bar Du Matin transformed a scruffy corner site into a smart place to hang out. There are live concerts during the week and DJ sessions at the weekend.
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