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Siheung 38-pyeong Franchise Tea Cafe Type A Interior

A 54-seat tea shop with a wood ceiling, hanji-pattern lattice panels and olive banquettes

Ham Young-ju Designer 프로필 사진
Ham Young-ju Designer
Cafés: interior design, construction and cost estimates
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Hello, I’m Ham Youngju, a designer at Goodterior :)

This is Type A, which retains the atmosphere of existing Dongyang Tea branches. Wood-covered walls and ceilings, hanji latticework and olive banquettes define the design. We focused on the materials familiar from the brand rather than adding new decorative themes.

Extensive wood can make a room feel dark or heavy. Pale hanji-pattern panels behind the lattice and a light terrazzo-pattern floor balance the wood, keeping the teahouse cosy and bright during the day.

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Floor plan

The plan contains 15 tables and 54 seats. Ordering, preparation and washing occupy the kitchen side, with seating along the windows, walls and centre.

Design

Long banquettes line the windows and walls, offering an alternative to the tables in the middle.
Long banquettes line the windows and walls, offering an alternative to the tables in the middle.
This view shows the wood-ceilinged seating areas alongside the kitchen with its white ceiling.
This view shows the wood-ceilinged seating areas alongside the kitchen with its white ceiling.
The Type A sign has white lettering on a dark brown background. It carries forward the existing Dongyang Tea look and suits the wood and olive seating visible inside.
The Type A sign has white lettering on a dark brown background. It carries forward the existing Dongyang Tea look and suits the wood and olive seating visible inside.
The wood ceiling and paper lighting are visible from the entrance. Rather than adding decoration around the doors, we let the interior set the first impression.
The wood ceiling and paper lighting are visible from the entrance. Rather than adding decoration around the doors, we let the interior set the first impression.
Small hanji shades hang along the glazed front. They sit alongside daylight during the day and add a cosy glow close to the tables in the evening.
Small hanji shades hang along the glazed front. They sit alongside daylight during the day and add a cosy glow close to the tables in the evening.
The ordering counter seen from the entrance. Its wood finish matches the seating area, bringing the same warmth to the front of the kitchen.
The ordering counter seen from the entrance. Its wood finish matches the seating area, bringing the same warmth to the front of the kitchen.
Pale hanji-pattern panels behind the banquette keep the wood-covered seating area from feeling too dark. An olive backrest runs beneath them.
Pale hanji-pattern panels behind the banquette keep the wood-covered seating area from feeling too dark. An olive backrest runs beneath them.
Wood walls and tea posters line the passage between the seating areas. Here the broad wood grain is left visible, unlike the lattice behind the banquettes.
Wood walls and tea posters line the passage between the seating areas. Here the broad wood grain is left visible, unlike the lattice behind the banquettes.
The counter combines a substantial wood frame and vertical grain. A pale worktop balances the wood so the ordering counter does not feel heavy.
The counter combines a substantial wood frame and vertical grain. A pale worktop balances the wood so the ordering counter does not feel heavy.
Preparation space matters because the herbal tea is brewed on site. Decoction equipment and commercial beverage appliances are paired with stainless-steel worktops.
Preparation space matters because the herbal tea is brewed on site. Decoction equipment and commercial beverage appliances are paired with stainless-steel worktops.
White tile ends in line with the adjoining wall finish, with wood above. This keeps the finish heights consistent when viewed from the seats.
White tile ends in line with the adjoining wall finish, with wood above. This keeps the finish heights consistent when viewed from the seats.
White tile protects the wall behind the sink. The wood finish above matches the seating area so the kitchen does not feel visually separate.
White tile protects the wall behind the sink. The wood finish above matches the seating area so the kitchen does not feel visually separate.
The staff entrance uses the same wood finish as the adjoining seating area. The refrigerator and worktops remain inside the kitchen.
The staff entrance uses the same wood finish as the adjoining seating area. The refrigerator and worktops remain inside the kitchen.
The central seating faces a lattice wall behind the banquette and a wood wall with posters opposite. Different treatments on the two sides keep the room comfortable for a longer stay.
The central seating faces a lattice wall behind the banquette and a wood wall with posters opposite. Different treatments on the two sides keep the room comfortable for a longer stay.
Three tea and refreshment posters hang on the wall, with enough space between them to enjoy the wood grain.
Three tea and refreshment posters hang on the wall, with enough space between them to enjoy the wood grain.
The distinction between thin lattice strips and thicker frames matters here. The hanji-pattern backing is set at a different depth so the joinery has dimension even at close range.
The distinction between thin lattice strips and thicker frames matters here. The hanji-pattern backing is set at a different depth so the joinery has dimension even at close range.
The lattice ends with the banquette, leaving a broad area of wood at the end of the wall.
The lattice ends with the banquette, leaving a broad area of wood at the end of the wall.
A wood ceiling and small hanji lights run above the long window banquette. A pale floor and beige cushions brighten the wood-rich setting.
A wood ceiling and small hanji lights run above the long window banquette. A pale floor and beige cushions brighten the wood-rich setting.
A window-side cabinet displays packaged tea and refreshments, with extra stock stored below.
A window-side cabinet displays packaged tea and refreshments, with extra stock stored below.
A wood-toned vanity brings warmth to the compact washroom. Pale tile and a slim mirror keep it from feeling cramped.
A wood-toned vanity brings warmth to the compact washroom. Pale tile and a slim mirror keep it from feeling cramped.
The wood finish continues to the restrooms, with a small icon on each white door.
The wood finish continues to the restrooms, with a small icon on each white door.
The opposite passage uses the same wood tone and white doors.
The opposite passage uses the same wood tone and white doors.
The wood counter, hanji latticework and olive seating can be seen together. Type A carries the familiar Dongyang Tea materials throughout the shop.
The wood counter, hanji latticework and olive seating can be seen together. Type A carries the familiar Dongyang Tea materials throughout the shop.

Notes

We wanted Type A to feel familiar to people who enjoy the existing branches. Wood, hanji latticework and olive seating are retained, with white lettering on a dark brown sign. The interior visible through the glazing continues that atmosphere.

The amount of wood needed careful thought. We used plenty on the walls and ceilings for warmth, but kept the floor and seat cushions pale. Tea and refreshment posters replace extra latticework on the central wall so the shop is not filled with dense patterns.

The kitchen uses stainless steel and white tile for practical maintenance. Above the tile, the wood finish aligns with the adjoining seating wall. This keeps the kitchen from feeling disconnected when viewed from the seats.

Thank you for reading. I’m Ham Youngju at Goodterior. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions :)