# Artfully Designed Cali Restaurants Marc Ange Designs the MUSE Restaurant in Santa Monica By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-restaurant References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/guests-savor-cuisine-art-at-muse-restaurant-in-santa-monica/) & [musesantamonica](https://www.musesantamonica.com/)  Marc Ange from his eponymous studio was commissioned to design the [MUSE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-candle) restaurant located in Santa Monica, California. The space inspired guests with [artful aesthetics and culinary goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammarco) nestled in a jewel-box environment. Ange was tapped by chef-owner Fardad Khayami to showcase his refreshing take on [French cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-nuage) in the Californian environment. The two share similar influences and the collaboration was a seamless one. The chef nods to Italian tastes, which is where Ange was born and they have the traditional influence of France, where Ange was raised. The cross-cultural aesthetic is translated in a cohesive way. Ange shares, “There are elements of Italian 1970s sexiness and French elegance, with a touch of LA, which creates something completely contemporary." Image Credit: Marc Ange, MUSE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cross-cultural Restaurant Design:** The fusion of diverse cultural aesthetics in restaurant interiors offers patrons a unique dining experience that blends tradition with modernity. - **Art-inspired Dining Spaces:** Restaurants are increasingly incorporating artful design elements to create immersive environments that elevate the culinary experience. - **Jewel-box Restaurant Concepts:** The use of intimate, intricately designed 'jewel-box' spaces in restaurants invites guests to enjoy a luxurious yet cozy dining atmosphere. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Innovative design trends in restaurants are transforming the hospitality industry by enhancing the guest experience through visually captivating spaces. - **Interior Design:** Cross-cultural and art-inspired concepts are pushing the boundaries in interior design, introducing fresh, eclectic aesthetics into public dining environments. - **Culinary Arts:** The integration of sophisticated design with gourmet dining is reshaping the culinary arts industry, where the restaurant ambiance becomes as crucial as the food served. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Warm Ambiant Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-1.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Southern France-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socca-restaurant.md) - [Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4space.md) - [Modern Sichuan Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sichuan-impression.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Cross Cultural-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nnaka.md) - [Obscure Olive Oil Mill-Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-almaraza.md) - [Mexican Craft-Inspired Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animo.md)