# Nordic Korean Cafes This Eclectic Cafe in South Korea Exudes a Colorful Personality By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-cafe References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/kafe-nordic-nordic-bros-design-community/) & [nordicbrosdesign](http://www.nordicbrosdesign.com/) This [playful Korean cafe in Seoul](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-labo-bukchon-hanok) was introduced into a residential neighborhood where it needed to make its presence known. In order to do this, the [Nordic Bros. Design Community](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/js-thonet) created a vibrant exterior that communicates the warmth and whimsy that people passing by will find on the inside of the store. From the outside, kafé Nordic looks like a [cozy yellow cottage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie) that can't help but draw you in. On the inside of the cafe, what you'll find is a collection of 27 different floor tiles, plus a quirky mix of colors, chairs and decor. Since there's a lot going on in the space visually, the hexagonal, octagonal and quadrangle shapes that can be found int he Patricia Urquiola and Mutina floor tiles are worked throughout the space into other interior elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create vibrant and playful interior designs that capture attention and create a unique atmosphere. - **Eclectic Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate a mix of diverse furniture, colors, and decor to create an unexpected and visually engaging aesthetic. - **Whimsical Exteriors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design eye-catching exteriors that communicate the personality and warmth of a business, attracting attention and curiosity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cafe and Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Infuse cafes and restaurants with unique design elements to enhance the overall customer experience and differentiate from competitors. - **Interior Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional approaches to interior design, incorporating eclectic elements that surprise and delight customers. - **Retail and Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply vibrant and whimsical design concepts to retail stores and hospitality spaces, creating memorable and immersive environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hahouse-cafe.md) - [Vibrant Food Corner Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branding-corner-design.md) - [Integrative Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheongsudang-bakery.md) - [Traditionally Designed QSR Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-korea-3.md) - [Futuristic Mars-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsthemed-cafe.md) - [Curved Brick Rooftop Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parconido-bakery-cafe.md) - [Art Deco Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colored Retro Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-house.md) - [Colorfully Interior Designed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lackawanna-caf.md)