Wit & Wisdom Tavern, located at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Baltimore Inner Harbor was designed by reknowned chef Michael Mina of the MIna Group, it has amazing food and Wide Plank HIckory hardwood floors to match!
Find out how we worked with the client to design the perfect hardwood floor for this busy commercial space!
I recently had the pleasure of working on an exciting commercial project in Baltimore, Maryland. The Wit & Wisdom Tavern, at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Baltimore Inner Harbor, was designed by renowned Chef Michael Mina of the Mina Group (http://www.witandwisdombaltimore.com/people/michael_mina/). Coined as a modern American Tavern it offers comfort food in a contemporary waterfront setting.
To create this interior décor the design team for Wit & Wisdom had to choose a wood floor based on:
1. Character to suit the style of the tavern
2. Ceruse Color to complement the color scheme
3. Durability for a commercial setting
4. Ability to install the floor on concrete
5. Ease of installation
I was happy to provide the design team with samples, photographs and design ideas to narrow down their choice. After much deliberation a final selection was made:
• Wide Plank Hickory Hardwood Flooring
Wide Plank hickory hardwood flooring was a great choice as the hardest hardwood in North America. It will provide a durable surface for a busy restaurant
The Footworn texture gives the floor a worn look, reminiscent of the historical Baltimore architecture.
• Custom Ceruse color
Developed by our expert finishers
• 9-10-11” wide boards
Gives the floor an authentic wide plank look, and matches the scale of the large tavern room
• Installed Direct to Concrete
To save money on plywood, and reduce height problems Carlisle advised on installation direction to concrete
• Installed by Carlisle Master Craftsman Bob Humphreys of Majestic Wood Floors
To mitigate issues and provide for the most successful out come Carlisle was happy to refer the clients to a referred installer!
This wide plank wood floor is sure to be a long term architectural element for this upscale restaurant. Want more information on the restaurant find out more at their website.
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