# Modern Victorian Lounges The XO Bar by Jim Clemes Incorporates Baroque Paintings on the Ceiling By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xo-bar References: [restaurantandbardesign](http://restaurantandbardesign.com/2014/04/25/xo-bar-jim-clemes/) & [jimclemes](http://www.jimclemes.com/) At first glance, the XO Bar looks like a typical [lounge restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobby-bar) with its [dark ambiance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifact-bar) and rich chocolate-colored furniture. Yet as soon as a person gazes upwards, it becomes immediately apparent that there is a specific theme. Borrowing elements from the Victorian era, [classical paintings decorate the ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1), but not in the way of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel mural. Instead, the XO Bar incorporates them in a modern way to give the space an added touch of class and culture without coming off as too stuffy. Designed by Jim Clemes Architects, the XO Bar has unmistakable character, that will appeal to those looking for something different while enjoying a night out. The XO Bar is located in the ‘Posthof’ part of a 1759 baroque building complex in Trier, one of the oldest German cities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 55% | 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 - **Modern-victorian Fusion:** Opportunity to create unique spaces that merge Victorian aesthetics with contemporary design elements. - **Art-centric Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate classical and modern artwork in interior design, creating a unique experience for customers. - **Cultural Immersion:** Opportunity to create immersive spaces that transport customers to a different time and place through interior design and decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can leverage modern-Victorian fusion to create unique guest experiences and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Art and Design:** Interior design and architecture firms can create new design concepts for clients by incorporating classical and modern artwork in their designs. - **Tourism:** Museums and galleries can create immersive cultural experiences by incorporating modern-Victorian elements in their exhibits and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Celestial Lounge Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge.md) - [Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun.md) - [Cobalt Blue-Tiled Cocktail Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-love-strangers.md) - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md) - [Vintage Luxury Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limousine-restaurant.md) - [Artful Listening Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbye-horses-1.md) - [Sea-inspired Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civico-29.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md)