# Otherworldly Bar Interior Designs Claesson Koivisto Rune Boasts Midnight Blue for the Portal Bar By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-bar References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/12/portal-bar-stockholm-interiors-blue-claesson-koivisto-rune-sweden/) & [portalrestaurant.se](http://portalrestaurant.se/en/portal-bar/) The newly opened [Portal Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mobile-toilet) in Stockholm goes against popular design currents. The interior was arranged by Claesson Koivisto Rune who strived to stay away from "pink or white marble" motifs. The result is an [elegant and mysterious space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar) that is incredibly arty and alluring. For Portal Bar's interior, the design firm tapped midnight-blue and embellished the space with "[dreamlike wall illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge)." The institution is an extension of the Portal restaurant which opened its doors to the public in 2016. While the business was initially a place where one can sit down and enjoy a tasty meal, the launch of the Portal Bar adds a layer of flexibility as it is more casual, snack-friendly and features a rich list of "Nordic craft beers, cocktails, [and] biodynamic wines." The two are divided through a "huge arched portal." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Bar Interior Designs:** Explore design options beyond the traditional pink or white marble motifs, such as dreamlike wall illustrations or unusual color schemes. - **Expansion of Restaurant Concepts:** Consider adding a more laid-back and casual bar area to a restaurant establishment to attract customers for drinks and snacks. - **Craft Beer and Biodynamic Wine:** Offer customers a unique selection of Nordic craft beers and biodynamic wines for a trendy and innovative experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels, restaurants, and bars can use alternative interior design options and expanded concepts to stand out and appeal to customers. - **Beverage Industry:** Craft beer and biodynamic wine production and distribution companies can target trendy bars and restaurants for increased exposure and sales. - **Interior Design Industry:** Interior design firms can create unique and unconventional designs for bars and restaurants to differentiate them in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun.md) - [Sea-inspired Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civico-29.md) - [Cobalt Blue-Tiled Cocktail Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-love-strangers.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Tavern-Style Glassware Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobo.md) - [Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot-bar.md) - [Sculptural Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-far.md) - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md) - [Playful Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-bar.md)