08/12/2026
There's something about a booth that makes you want to settle in.
For this front corner of the café, we wanted to create a spot that felt comfortable and inviting while still being a part of the energy of the room. The upholstered banquette adds a little softness, while the collected artwork keeps it from feeling too polished or precious.
A sailboat, a tiny crab, a bit of blue water - small nods to being at the shore.
The curved banquette and bistro chairs bring in a more modern, almost urban sensibility, which helps balance the nostalgia and keeps the space from leaning too traditional or too coastal.
We kept coming back to the idea that coastal design doesn't have to mean obvious, or theme-y. Sometimes it can just be a palette, a material, a familiar shape, or a collection of things that feel like they might have gathered here over time.
Bright, comfortable, nostalgic, and hopefully the kind of spot you're happy to claim for a while.
Spoiler alert: it's become the most popular seat in the cafe.
Photographer: Haigen G. Pearson
Designed by us Megan Helmuth | Riverwards General
