Nuvrei - big taste in a small space

We have been hustling and bustling since the retail studio opened last April, and all the hustling has created quite a few projects to share (so here it goes!):

We recently had the opportunity to work with Nuvrei (Yumm!) on the interior design for their first Patisserie and Cafe retail location in Portland, OR. They were looking for a modern, yet warm and approachable interior that really highlighted their product. They had a lot to fit into a small space, but we always enjoy a design challenge! (see project photo gallery here)

We decided to keep the palette simple and work with the natural characteristics of the space (brick walls, wood ceiling) and used those textures to contrast with some of the more modern elements. To bring in some of the french flair (which Nuvrei is known for), we selected the Marais chair in a bright yellow - which is a classic french industrial design, and industrial inspired pendants. We hope you enjoy!

- Leela

yellow marais chairs, Carrara marble bistro tables, and industrial inspired light fixtures, contrast with the textural elements of the space.custom display integrated into existing window.

French macaron, pastries and sandwich prep line the front counter.

The counter is wrapped in recalimed barnwood, to contrast the clean white countertop.bar seating and custom steel newpaper racks, make a little nook to settle into with coffee and a treat!

sandwich prep station, a myriad of food textures.

custom steel product displays to tie into the materiality of the interior.

Comments

[Blaise Adkison]

I heard about Bright Design Lab last year from my Ai Instructor Marjorie Marcellus. I have been a follower of your blog ever since! I was so excited to see the new design of Nuvrei Patisserie, such a great design. I can't wait to see it in person when I am in Portland next. I shared it on my blog this morning as design inspiration for the week, you can check it out here: http://blaiseadkisoninteriordesign.blogspot.com/ I would love to meet you ladies some day!

[bright designlab]

Hi Blaise,
Thank you so much for the interest, and for sharing the post! We hope to be better about keeping our blog updated with info about the projects this year. Definitely stop by and say hi next time you are in Portland!