9 Vibrant Interiors That Could Have Been Set Designs for Wes Anderson Movies

Wes Anderson is not only a talented director but also an exceptional designer. The public adores his films for their stylish interiors, harmonious color combinations, and original decor items.

Thanks to Anderson, you can find inspiration before renovation not only from Pinterest images: just watch any of his movies and after viewing you will have ideas for creating a bright retro-style space.

We show great interiors that could have been set designs for one of Anderson's films.

WeWork, China

Architectural studio Linehouse transformed a former factory into a unique co-working space of 5,500 square meters. The team aimed to emphasize the grandeur of the building and create a feeling of a grand hotel — they succeeded completely.

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Stairs executed in a vibrant color palette contrast with brick walls built decades ago: a harmonious blend of past and present will surely captivate fans of Anderson's films.

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Cafe Banacado, Sweden

A soft yellow tone dominates in this breakfast cafe designed by ASKA Studio. According to the designers' concept, the space should be associated with sun-drenched bars and restaurants in warm climates.

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The interior features nostalgic details: a vinyl record player and a pink wall decorated with Polaroid photos. The decor fills the cafe with a retro vibe, and the original arches recall the design of the Grand Budapest Hotel from Anderson's movie.

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Gavello Store, Greece

The jewelry boutique Gavello Store on the Greek island of Mykonos was designed by Saint of Athens. The space is decorated with blue tiles, glass display cases, and even a pool staircase. According to the creators' concept, the colorful design should evoke associations with luxurious 60s-style pools.

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"A soft blue tone, metallic furniture, and vintage decor represent both retro and modern styles of Wes Anderson," explained the founder of Saint of Athens.

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Hotel Palace Restaurant, Finland

It's unlikely anyone would dispute that the stylish retro interior of the Palace Hotel restaurant has something cinematic. The project was handled by the Swedish design studio Note Design Studio: soft pink tones and natural materials were used in the space, matching the 50s design aesthetic.

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Also, the hotel, which opened during the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics, has its own unique features: it resembles an ocean liner and can proudly showcase its distinctive yellow neon sign.

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Luce Bar, Italy

Luce is Wes Anderson's own project. The director became the designer of a bar located on the premises of the Milanese Fondazione Prada. In decorating the space, Wes used the atmosphere of Milanese cafes from the 1950s and 1960s.

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The interior is adorned with vibrant furniture, and the pink floor, vaulted ceilings, and printed wallpapers create an unforgettable composition. By the way, two arcade machines feature characters from Anderson's films.

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Johnson Wax Headquarters, USA

The project of the iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright, executed in 1930s style, looks just like interiors from one of Anderson's films.

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Symmetrically arranged filing cabinets and rows of workstations are interspersed with whimsical mushroom-shaped columns. Even the name of the main office room — The Great Room — has a cinematic vibe.

Budapest Cafe, Australia

Everyone is familiar with the Grand Budapest Hotel, and there's also a Budapest cafe — a Melbourne bistro designed by Biasol Studio. Visitors can admire stylized decorative steps on the walls and arched structures.

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Dark terracotta and orange tones contrast with sandy and beige colors, while classic wooden chairs made of bent wood evoke European cafe culture from the interwar period.

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Textile Factory, England

This picture can indeed be mistaken for movie set decorations: British photographer Philip Wheater teaches us to see beauty in ordinary things.

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The Wooltex textile factory is filled with vibrant details: pink and yellow threads are fed into a turquoise loom, and the symmetry gives the factory an extremely 'Andersonian' look.

Bun Cafe, Italy

The interiors of the Milanese burger joint were created by Spanish studio Masquespacio: a saturated green tone used in one part of the establishment interacts interestingly with the lavender color chosen for another half of the restaurant.

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Decorative arches, classic white spherical lights, round chairs, and armrests of armchairs — the space looks no worse than interiors from cinema.

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