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NoChintz gives Manchester bars a makeover

Manchester-based interior design studio NoChintz has given two bars in Manchester a make over, the Blue Pig in the Northern Quarter and The Oddest Bar in Chorlton.

The Blue Pig has been changed from a restaurant style into more of a bar-style venue with a specific objective to make the space more current to attract a younger market.

NoChintz was asked to redesign the Oddest bar to transform the individuality of the space and highlight its offering within Chorlton, which is renowned for its unique atmosphere.

The project saw the team use reclaimed materials to create fixed seating outside and brought splashes of colour through to both the interior and exterior through soft furnishings and a multi-coloured bar finish.

Owner of the bars, Cleo Farman said: “I instructed NoChintz after a recommendation and was also inspired by some of the existing work the team had in its bar portfolio.

“The team has delivered on every objective we set out, in terms of individual design, transforming the overall feel of the venues and making them stand out from the crowd.”

NoChintz’s associate director, Amy Brown said: “These projects demonstrate how different designs can really transform a space.

“The internal graphics we used at Blue Pig have proved to be an effective yet simple way of changing the environment and overall feel of the pub.

“Being in our immediate location it’s great to be involved in the reinvigoration of key leisure spaces on our doorstep and provide a different offering to the other bars in the Northern Quarter.

“The Oddest Bar project shows how principles we usually apply to indoor design can easily be applied to outdoor spaces.

“Oddest has a really prominent presence on a busy road in Chorlton so it was important to make a strong impact to passers by, something we have definitely achieved.”

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