# Romantically Modern Seafood Restaurants Square Feet Studio's Design Relies on Light, Color & Feel By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-seafood-restaurant References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/22/square-feet-studio-opts-for-spare-nautical-interior-at-atlanta-oyster-bar/) & [squarefeetstudio](http://www.squarefeetstudio.com/) American firm [Square Feet Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fm) embarks on a quest to produce a modern seafood restaurant in Giorgia, Atlanta. The establishment — 'Watchman's Seafood & Spirits,' recently opened in the city's Krog Street Market. However, the overall homey quality of the space prompts one to think that "it [has] existed in the market for many years." Instead of jumping to the nautical theme, Square Feet Studio uses mixed materials for the modern seafood restaurant. This does not only create a diversity of color and texture but instills an atmospheric shift, as well. While the warm wooden panels give off a romantic and welcoming ambiance, for example, the partial brick facade instills a contemporary chic character. Photo Credits: [Andrew Thomas Lee](https://andrewthomaslee.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern Seafood Restaurants:** The use of mixed materials and a variety of colors can create a modern and inviting space for seafood restaurants, deviating from traditional nautical themes. - **Romantic and Welcoming Ambience:** Designing restaurants with warm wooden panels can instill a romantic and welcoming ambiance, allowing customers to feel at home. - **Contemporary Chic Facades:** Using partial brick facades for seafood restaurants can instill a contemporary and chic character, while also creating diversity in texture and color. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can offer unique designs for modern seafood restaurants, incorporating mixed materials and warm wooden panels to create a romantic and welcoming ambiance. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants can incorporate the use of mixed materials and a variety of colors for a modern look that deviates from traditional nautical themes, making them stand out among their competitors. - **Building Materials:** Manufacturers of partial brick facades can see a rise in demand as seafood restaurants look to incorporate contemporary and chic designs into their establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecturally Romantic Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs.md) - [Sea-inspired Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civico-29.md) - [Elegant Mediterranean Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sid-lee-architecture.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Serene Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox.md) - [Coastal Tradition-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anfibio-restaurant.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaytinya-nyc.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Contemporary Mediterranean Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-mediterranean-restaurant.md) - [Design-Forward Omakase Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-restaurant.md)