CAFÉ CHIC
The design experts at Industville give some 2018 tips for shop and café interiors that you can replicate at home
Perhaps unsurprisingly to those with an interest in interior design, minimalist themes and vintage industrial styles are evident throughout the trendy, hip coffee shops of the moment, with owners favouring simplicity when it comes to almost every aspect of décor.
Cut through the clutter and opt for both practical and comfortable furniture to create an inviting environment where your customers can relax! Consider using natural colours and materials such as wood and give each table and chairs enough room where they won’t need to immerse themselves in the conversation happening behind them, whether they’d like to or not! The pendant bulb-only lights are the perfect way to convey simplicity.
Again, this will come as no shock to seasoned interior designers, but when it comes to the furniture and accessories in your café, opt for products that use high-quality materials as opposed to high volumes of low-priced tat. Just as you wouldn’t dream of buying low-quality coffee beans and sub-standard tea bags, avoid mass-produced, cheap materials whenever possible, and remember high-quality materials last a lot longer than their cheaper counterparts.
You’re looking to set your café apart from the rest, so you need to give customers a reason to visit your establishment instead of others in the area. All of these featured products are created from pure, raw materials for an original, authentic finish and can be made in a variety of different colours and designs.
Finally, while high-quality beans and customer service with a smile will undoubtedly get you some of the recognition you deserve, you need to think about your coffee shop as an experience, which means not cutting back on any aspect of the interior.
Concentrating on the little details will work wonders for your café – considering artwork, music, aroma, accessories, lighting and comfort will resonate with customers and keep them coming back for more.
