# Bright Therapeutic Cafes The Iglo Light Cafe Provides a Healthy Haven During Dark Times By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iglo-light-cafe References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/light-therapy-cafe-brighten-dark-winter-months.html) & [iglo.se](http://www.iglo.se/) It can be hard to get enough natural light during dismal winter months, so the popularity of the Iglo Light Cafe comes as no real surprise. Combining the benefits of [light therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-lamp) (which can ward off [seasonal affective disorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunled-sunbooster)) with nourishing [smoothies and snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-health-cafe), it is a healthy haven during darker times. Founded in 2004, the Iglo Light Cafe clads their customers in in white and is lit by UV-free lighting. A serene setting for any culture, I’m excited to see whether more of these cafes are launched around the globe other than just in Sweden. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bright Therapeutic Cafes:** The trend of therapeutic cafes that provide natural light and healthy food is on the rise. - **Light Therapy:** Light therapy is becoming more popular to combat seasonal affective disorder and stress. - **Uv-free Lighting:** The trend of using UV-free lighting for therapeutic benefits in cafes and wellness spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness and Health:** The wellness industry has an opportunity to integrate light therapy and UV-free lighting in cafes and other settings. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can incorporate therapeutic cafes in their offerings to attract and retain customers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can tap into the trend of therapeutic cafes and promote the use of UV-free lighting and bright colors in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health Lamp Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axa-health.md) - [Indoor Light Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster1.md) - [Light Therapy Beauty Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-light-salon.md) - [Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-house-of-joy.md) - [Mental Health-Aiding Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxor-light.md) - [Sunlight-Imitating Indoor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster.md) - [Biology-First Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview.md) - [Light-Filled Gluten-Free Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuba-bakery.md) - [Serotonin-Boosting Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soglar.md)