Empty cafe with cream-colored tables and orange chairs lined up against a white wall with minimalist wall decor.

GLOWIES

Glowies is a bright, playful café in Olympia serving excellent coffee and killer egg sandwiches. Named after glow plugs in diesel engines, a nod to warming up the start of your day. We crafted the interiors and branding alongside the fun, dynamic duo who run the shop, creating a space that’s slightly retro, efficient, and full of personality. Warm mustard-yellow ceilings, a whimsical tetris pattern bar tile, and bold yellow and white storefront brings energy and light, while clever layouts, from window-facing counters to banquette storage, maximize every inch of this small café.

  • INTERIOR DESIGN &
    CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:
    Loden Design
    Bethany Kersey
    Larry Kurofsky

    GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
    Gritton Building Co.

    BRANDING & SIGNAGE:
    Bethany Kersey

    PHOTOGRAPHY:
    Alanna Morgan

Front view of a storefront with a large yellow sign reading 'GLOWIES' in white letters. The store has a glass window with yellow chairs and tables outside. There is a tree on the right side of the storefront and a streetlamp on the left.
A man and a woman standing outside a store with a yellow facade. The store is named 'GLOWIES' as seen from the yellow sign on the window. The man has a beard, wears a brown cardigan, white shirt, and sunglasses hanging from his shirt collar. The woma
Counter area inside a small cafe or coffee shop with a white tiled front decorated with yellow tiles. Behind the counter, there is a coffee machine, a coffee grinder, and shelves with cups, jars, and napkins. On the wall, a menu board lists various s
Empty cafe with round beige tables and orange chairs
Inside a cafe, yellow chairs are lined up along a wooden counter next to large windows. Colorful paper or fabric decorations hang on the window, and a sign about a Russian alchemist is on the wall.
Two coffee mugs, one brown and one white, with 'GLOWES' written in yellow on both, placed on a wooden table alongside a printed menu. The background shows part of a yellow chair and a textured wall.
Yellow text on glass window reads 'GLOWS' with a smiley face logo below it. The reflection shows trees and a street scene outside.
Close-up of tiled wall with alternating white and yellow tiles in a pattern, forming a corner.
Two people, a man and woman, standing outside a yellow storefront called 'GLOWIES'. The man has a beard and glasses, wearing a brown cardigan, and the woman has red hair, wearing a cream sweater and a floral skirt. They are smiling at each other. A y
A small cafe counter with a coffee machine, glass jars, flowers, and baked goods in a display case, with a whiteboard menu listing sandwiches like bacon, egg, cheese, sausage, and hashbrown.
Display of DVDs, a vintage TV, a wooden shelf, and a sign with the word 'GLOWS' in a store.
Empty restaurant or cafe interior with yellow ceiling, white walls, and orange chairs at light wooden tables. Artworks hang on the wall, and there is a ceiling fan and a hanging light.
Two ceramic mugs with yellow 'GLOWES' logos, one brown and one cream, placed on a wooden surface against a plain wall. 
 FIELD NOTE

DESIGNER:
BETHANY KERSEY

STORE FRONT GLOW-UP
A storefront with a glass door and large window, displaying a sign that reads 'cooperative CAFE'. The door has a small round window with a pine tree silhouette. The building appears to be part of a commercial area, with visible sidewalk and neighboring structures.
Yellow storefront with large white sign that reads 'GLOWES'. Inside, there are yellow chairs and tables, decorated with colorful paper circles. Outside, a sandwich board advertises breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, and coffee.

More often than not, a little paint can make a big impact. What was once a drab exterior has been transformed into a warm, welcoming beacon easily spotted from blocks away. A cost-effective all-in-one solution for facade refresh and signage.

Front of a small café with a yellow exterior and a large sign that says GLOWIES. There are yellow chairs outside, and the interior is visible through large windows. 
 FIELD NOTE 
MAKING THE MOST OF A SMALL FOOTPRINT
A modern coffee shop counter with a mosaic tile front, two coffee bean grinders, a cash register, and a coffee machine, with open shelves and a light wood cabinet behind.
Empty dining area with tables and chairs, some furniture and boxes, a window with a teal border, a large stainless steel sink, and two hanging light fixtures. Two people are visible through a doorway in the background.

A small counter with a lot of coffee equipment. Efficiency and function came first, with design following closely behind. We worked closely with the café owners to ensure every operational need was met

Illustration of a professional coffee station with labeled equipment and appliances, including a coffee machine, grinders, sink, cash register, and storage cabinets.
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