American Girl Place, part 3: Cafe

In previous posts here and here, I showed some of the aspects that make this store for girls such a special experience. Today we'll look at their cafe. This is a stunning example of attention to detail. The cafe decor is unique, setting it apart from everything else in the three-level store.

Girly, classy, fun.

Carpet, upholstery fabric, chair details...

The chair buttons repeat above the mirrors.

The flowers on the tables repeat from the light fixtures.

The prix fixe menu (brunch, lunch, dinner) features items themed to American Girl stories, including a chocolate mousse flowerpot for dessert.

Tip of the day: Study these photos for ideas on how to theme your interior. Can you repeat elements or use a strong color palette to create drama? Can you play with scale, like with the over-sized buttons? Can you use striking patterns to play off each other, like the polka-dots and broad stripes?

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