# Maternal-Inspired Restaurants The 'Mrs Mi' Eatery was Designed to Honor the Owner's Mother By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrs-mi References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/10/08/mrs-mi-restaurant-by-giant-design-sydney-australia/) & [giantdesign](http://www.giantdesign.com/) The Australia-based design team from [Giant Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-ventures) created the the interior and thematic aura for this restaurant called Mrs Mi. The eatery, which is located in China, was designed with a subtle nod to the owner's mother. Additionally, the restaurant pulls inspiration from lesser known areas of China such as the [cave-like villages in rural Shanxi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cibaria). With that in mind, the design team was able to combine dark themes with pops of pink-colored accents. The balance between femininity and Chinese counterculture creates an elegantly decorated restaurant. With [dark brick walls and dim lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nin-hao-restaurant), the Mrs Mi eatery uses large magenta gates that act as wall decor. The courtyard-styled seating provides a view of the open-concept kitchen for those who want a closer look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Maternal-inspired Design:** There is a trend of incorporating sentimental elements into restaurant designs, paying tribute to personal connections and stories. - **Inspiration From Lesser Known Areas:** Restaurants are drawing inspiration from hidden or lesser-known cultural elements, creating unique and immersive dining experiences. - **Balancing Femininity and Counterculture:** Restaurants are exploring the intersection of femininity and counterculture, creating spaces that are elegantly decorated with edgy and dark themes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality and Restaurant Design:** There is a demand for innovative restaurant designs that evoke emotion and create unique dining experiences. - **Cultural and Theme-based Restaurants:** The trend of incorporating cultural elements into restaurant themes creates opportunities for restaurants that offer immersive and authentic experiences. - **Interior Design and Decor:** Restaurants are seeking out design partners who can create visually stunning spaces that capture the essence of their concept and resonate with customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Sichuan Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sichuan-impression.md) - [Traditional Store Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-min.md) - [Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rale-milanga.md) - [Family History-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lymbar.md) - [Blue-Tinged Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-dadong.md) - [Earthy Warm Ambiant Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-1.md) - [Paired-Back Chinese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairedback-chinese-restaurant.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Youthful Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency.md)