# Cutlery-Adorned Cafes 'Coffee Jobs' Uses Cutlery and Kitchen Tools as Wall Decoration By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-jobs References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/10/21/coffee-jobs-by-will-design-hong-kong-china/) & [willdesign.hk](http://www.willdesign.com.hk/) 'Coffee Jobs' is a Hong Kong cafe located on a busy street corner in Kwong Wa Street. To make itstand out amongst a crowded restaurant and retail scene, designer Tommy Lai opted for [unique wall decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi) to attract younger consumers. The entire interior of Coffee Jobs is seen from the outside through wall-sized glass windows. Hoping to pique the interests of passersby, Lai included light baby-blue color accents on the concrete walls. Rather than offering a dimly lit, contemporary aesthetic, Coffee Jobs does the opposite and relies on cheery, [bright colors to attract coffee drinkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipnfry). Inside, Coffee Jobs uses an abundance of [cutlery like spoons and forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tojiro-knife-gallery) as inexpensive and creative wall decor. Coffee Jobs gives off an extremely playful tone through its neatly lined hanging cutlery, kitchen tools and rolling pins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playful Interior Decor:** Incorporating unconventional and inexpensive items like cutlery and kitchen tools as wall decor to create a playful and unique atmosphere in cafes and restaurants. - **Transparent Storefronts:** Utilizing large glass windows to showcase the interior of cafes and restaurants, attracting potential customers passing by. - **Colorful Aesthetics:** Opting for bright and cheery color accents to create an inviting and eye-catching atmosphere in cafes and restaurants. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for cafes and restaurants to differentiate themselves by innovating their interior design and decor. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Creating visually appealing and memorable spaces to attract customers and enhance their dining experience. - **Interior Design:** Designers can explore unconventional materials and creative ways to decorate spaces, providing unique and playful experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hahouse-cafe.md) - [Colorfully Interior Designed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lackawanna-caf.md) - [Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-coffee-machine.md) - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md) - [Redeveloped Industrial Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf.md) - [Layered Cafe Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-blakes-holborn.md)