# Throwback Cafe Makeovers The Cafe Boulud Recently Turned Into an Aesthetically Chic Retro Eatery By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-boulud References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/cafe-bouluds-retro-luxe-renovation/) Iconic designer Martin Brudnizki recently transformed the quaint interior of Café Boulud into a luxurious and retro-themed eatery. The aesthetics of the interior showcase warm colors, textural fabrics and classic leather furniture. Café Boulud is located in the [Four Seasons Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maui-at-wailea) in Toronto, which suits the theme for of this chic and retro cafe. The entire design concept uses retro elements that are placed inside a cohesive and modern setting. Along with the textural and leather fabrics, the designer made use of warm-toned timber and marble to solidify the retro inspiration. The walls are covered in a Hermès wallpaper and massive mirrors. Above the mirrors are ball-shaped lights, which resemble a 1950s-themed [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie) makeup mirror. Surprisingly, the [retro concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limousine-restaurant) drastically differs from the cafe menu, which is "deeply rooted in French traditions." However, the edgy decor fuses with the menu in a non-traditional, yet pleasing way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-themed Cafe:** The trend of transforming cafes into retro-themed establishments can lead to opportunities for designers and businesses in creating unique, visually intriguing dining experiences for customers. - **Mixing Design Concepts:** Combining seemingly unrelated design inspirations, such as retro and modern, can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in cafe design. - **Non-traditional Menu Presentation:** Presenting traditional menu items in non-traditional settings and decor can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** As seen with Café Boulud, there is potential for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry through transforming the interior design of existing establishments. - **Interior Design:** The trend of retro-themed cafes presents opportunities for interior designers to create unique and visually intriguing spaces for clients. - **Food and Beverage:** The non-traditional presentation of menu items, as seen in Café Boulud, can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md) - [Classic Parisian Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-cornichon.md) - [Retro-Tinged Montreal Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buvette-daphne.md) - [Retro Sandwich Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Golden-Hour Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie.md) - [Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfreak-cafe.md) - [Contemporary Dining Establishment Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soco-kitchen-bar.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md)