Industrial style décor with a hint of British chic
Pushing open the redesigned shipping container door, the interior space in an industrial style combines the wood and iron materials and delivers a warm tone that offsets the cold air. Decorations of distinctive characters, along with a few retro warm yellow pendant lights shining above the wooden bar counter, create a charming ambience. The British-style clock on the wall seems to have stopped the time from going forward, keeping the old house in a nostalgic mood. Around the counter sit a wall of beers and a few bar stools, as some postcards and Polaroid photos laying on the countertop. Spending a laid-back afternoon here with good friends would just unwind your mind.
Walk further inside, pick a comfy sofa to sit with a book, immersing in the quiet time exclusive to yourself at the warm corner between the mottled red-brick walls. Flashing light bulbs hanging from the ceiling among the installation of wood branches hint the approaching of a holiday season. The interplay of light and shadows softens the iron elements in industrial style, making the lounge space like a boy playing cool but still would like to embrace you with his whole heart.
Four rooms exhibit four impressions
The wood pallet doors to each room, along with the camphor tree trunk in the middle of the house, tell the story of old days as the traces of life hiding within the wood grains. You may chat with besties on the black leather sofa and recall the nights you spent together, while your laughter fulfills every corner of the space with the warm yellow lighting, brightening these precious memories.
Sitting on the second and third floor respectively, four double rooms embody diverse lifestyles. The dark and calming color scheme in the “Jazz” room delivers a low-key coolness, while the refreshing tone of tile floor from the old house blending with the warm feel of wood elements. Outside the French windows is a star-gazing balcony with the charming driftwood fence, where you may sit on the wooden chairs and have a drink with friends, enjoying the peacefulness of Chishang under the starry sky. “Collection” room is like a box full of passion, taking in all your secrets shared before falling into sleep and the meaning of the trip. The bed is laid on the warm wood pallets that prevent direct contact with the cold cement floor. The space is dotted with abstract paintings, as the contrast of orange red and muddy grey renders a comforting ambience. “Ship” room bears the imagery of ocean and harbor with splashes of blue, delivering a laid-back time for you. The wooden floor extends the warmth of home, while mountains can be seen from the window. The coat rack with direction signs pointing to the renowned cities will ship your dreams to the destination on your wish list tonight. Bright sunlight flows in the “Amber” room through the glass French window, as the simplicity composed of the white tone and wood elements offers you a succinct and comfy space.
Set off to the next stop from the lodging full of dreams
In the morning, the sunshine of Chishang streams in, as the birds outside the window are singing a cheerful tune. Freshen up at the funky washbasin stand made of gasoline barrel and embrace a brand new day! Before you leave, write a postcard at the wooden table by the French window in the ground-floor lobby and send it to the boy who once bore dreams. Watching the window view of trains running, coconut palm trees swaying in the wind, while occasionally a woman busy with farming chores or a middle-aged man on a bike passing by the quiet Zhonghua Road. Collect the scenery through your eyes and the relaxing experience through your body, then say goodbye to the café-like ambience.
Usually, the host would deliver the breakfast prepared by the nearby store for you, or if you get lucky, you will have the chance to enjoy a tasty breakfast made by the host himself. Valuing the importance of a healthy diet, the host Rick also selects the fresh and light meal for his guests with daily variation. You can savor the wonderful morning of Chishang along with the hearty breakfast of the local store, preparing yourself with full energy to head for the next stop!
Original B&B steps outside the traditional aesthetics of Chishang and creates its own distinctive personality of youthfulness in the industrial décor style with a hint of British chic. Lending a new appearance and breathing new life into the old house, the well-balanced elements of wood, iron, red brick, and cement render an unusual warmth. Staying here, you would realize that an accommodation experience can be so simply delightful.
