The new bar Lumé in the heart of Copenhagen has already created a stir in the city's cocktail and café scene. The initiative was created by Lars Seier Christensen and creative partner Mikkel Westergaard, and the concept unfolds as a place that is both a café, wine bar and cocktail venue – from afternoon to late evening, with an open, inviting atmosphere and a modern interpretation of the Copenhagen bar experience. falstaff.com
I have had the pleasure of decorating the entire bar space with art and decoration, where I have let botanical motifs and organic shapes frame the guests' experience. Walls, doors and mirrors are painted with a light, bright and airy expression, which evokes a feeling of presence and calm. The ceiling carries a subtle, feminine touch in pink shades, which softly binds the elements of the room together.
My approach to the bar's visual identity has been to create a holistic experience where art is not just decoration, but an integral part of the character of the place. The botanical paintings act as an organic backdrop to the bar's architecture and create a visual dialogue between the interior design, lighting and the guests' movements through the space.
Lumé is a space that invites both a quiet cup of coffee in the afternoon and a sophisticated cocktail experience in the evening. The combination of timeless art and a modern bar experience makes the place something very special in the middle of downtown Copenhagen, and I am proud to have contributed to shaping its visual identity.
The interior design supports the bar's own ambitions to combine creativity, craftsmanship and an open, inclusive atmosphere. With the gentle presence of art throughout the space, Lumé becomes a destination where aesthetics and social experience merge – a place that feels both present and elegant.
Even the toilet doors have painted art. Here, the art is used to nudge which toilet door the guests choose. The door to the urinal and toilet are visualized with bees and flowers, respectively.
Bar Lumé's signature drink is hand-painted with art. Each glass is unique and painted with green branches that wind up the glass and over the stem.
