Corner cone gelato shop

The main color scheme is a combination of “dirty pink + mint green”, but both have undergone “de-saturation” treatment – the pink has been added with 20% gray scale, transforming into a gentle and non-greasy red bean paste pink. Peppermint green mixed with 15% white turned into a light cream green like melted ice cream. Adding golden metal lines as accents, such as the decorative frames on the walls, the borders of the shelves, and the guiding lines on the floor, perfectly neutralizes the softness of the pinkish green and adds a touch of refined “coolness”.

The collision of materials is also quite interesting: the ground is a cement floor treated with terrazzo, with fine gray mottled textures, looking casual and relaxed. Half of the wall is painted with matte red bean powder latex paint, and the other half is covered with white small square tiles. Coupled with the cold hardness of the metal frame and the softness of the suede soft package, the combination of these materials not only exudes the “retro and relaxed” feel favored by young people but also avoids a messy appearance.

Arc-shaped bar counter

The bar counter is divided into three areas according to the logic of “operation – ordering – serving” : On the far left is the core operation area, where an Italian gelato machine, a double-door refrigerator, and a stainless steel operation counter with a draining function are arranged in sequence. The countertop is slightly inclined at 15 degrees, which is just right for the staff to scoop out ice cream and tidy up tableware. Tools can be easily reached without bending over. The middle section is the ordering area, which is embedded with a 15-inch high-definition touch screen for ordering.

Next to it, a 20-centimeter-wide countertop is left, specifically for placing small tasting cups and seasonal limited flavor signboards. The far right is the food serving area. The countertop is 5 centimeters higher than the operation area. When the staff hand out the ice cream, they are at eye level with the customers, reducing the sense of distance in the service. The curvature of the entire bar counter perfectly conforms to the direction of the store entrance. Customers entering from the door do not need to take a detour. They can naturally walk to the point unit by following the curve, and there will be no congestion during peak hours.

The main body of the bar counter is paved with small square porcelain tiles in off-white color. The brick joints are as fine as 2 millimeters and the grout has been treated with a matte finish. When touched, it has a fine granular texture and does not stick to fingerprints or show dirt like glossy tiles. The edge of the bar counter is covered with a 10-centimeter-wide mint green velvet soft wrap. The density of the soft wrap is just enough to support the arm, which not only avoids the coldness of hard tiles but also ensures that customers who accidentally touch it won’t be pricked.

In the middle of the front of the bar counter, there is a coppery ice cream cone embossed logo, which is the brand’s signature pattern. The “cream” part on the top has been polished, and when illuminated, it emits a soft luster that is not too dazzling but quite eye-catching. Under the bar counter, there is also a circle of warm white light strips hidden. When turned on at night, the light will seep through the gap between the counter and the cabinet, making the entire bar counter outline look as if it were wrapped in a layer of soft light. Even the stainless steel equipment in the operation area seems a little less cold and hard.

Bar counter area

The operation area is not enclosed with partitions. Customers can clearly see the process of making ice cream when standing in the ordering area – from scoffing out the balls, wrapping the crispy cones to adding decorative ingredients. The transparent operation process not only makes customers feel at ease but also becomes a kind of “on-site demonstration”. The inner wall of the bar counter is covered with a circle of oil-proof stickers, featuring a light pink texture of melted ice cream, which perfectly echoes the functional attributes of the operation area. Even if a small amount of cream splashes on it, it won’t ruin the overall visual effect after being wiped clean.