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TEFITTI CAFE

Panjim

    • Rooted in the idea of connection and curiosity, Tefitti Café is a celebration of color, craft, and community. The design vision was to create a space that feels playful yet grounded, where the natural warmth of wood meets the liveliness of tropical hues and tactile materials. Every surface was imagined as an invitation to linger - to sip, pause, and feel part of something creative.

Design Narrative

The cafe unfolds through a dialogue between organic textures and bold accents.
The standout feature - a handcrafted epoxy resin bar-top in vivid purple - runs like a river of creativity through the space, contrasting against the raw grain of natural teak wood. The “What's Up?” signage on the ceiling adds a layer of youthful irreverence, turning the space into both a café and a conversation starter.
Custom curved flooring transitions, woven cane chairs, and bespoke pendant lights crafted with natural cane create a soft, earthy counterpoint to the bright pops of color.
A custom wallpaper mural depicting abstract tropical flora anchors the backdrop - tying the narrative to Goa's lush surroundings while lending a hand-painted intimacy to the café experience.

  • LOCATION : Panjim, Goa
  • SCOPE : Interior Design + Furniture Design + Styling
  • Studio : WellThenSo Design Studio x The HÁZO Store

Mood

Vibrant. Textural. Playful. Tefitti Café stands as a reflection of Goa's evolving creative culture - a space that blends artisanal design, youthful energy, and conscious materiality to create a café that's as memorable as the stories it hosts.

Material & Craft

  • Live-edge wood tables with purple epoxy inlay, hand-finished by The HÁZO Store.
  • Cane and teak chairs, designed for comfort and natural ventilation.
  • Curved microcement flooring that gently defines circulation.
  • Bespoke lighting fixtures with cane weave and matte-black metal accents.
  • Hand-illustrated wall art produced in collaboration with a local Goan artist.

Spatial Experience

Warm natural light filters through the black-framed windows, illuminating textures that invite touch. Every corner balances Goan casualness with global freshness - modern industrial lines softened by hand-done details. The color palette flows from deep greens and honey woods to pops of lilac and purple, making the café simultaneously grounded and alive.

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