Café Culture is now an integral part of busy lives. From grabbing a hot drink on the go to indulging the taste buds with the latest seasonal spice, Café Culture is also influencing the way we incorporate warm, earthy tones and casual dining styles into our home design.
The principles of Café Culture can be observed in any coffee shop. From industrial themes to warm, repurposed woods, and plush, inviting seating to watch the world go by. We take an express(o) look at how Café Culture is serving up its welcoming aesthetic into home design.
The Art of Slow Living
From an interior design perspective, slow living is about creating spaces that encourage calm, connection, and intentionality. It means choosing quality materials, timeless pieces, and thoughtful layouts that support a more mindful way of living. Instead of following fast-moving trends, slow living design prioritises comfort, craftsmanship, and emotional resonance. It’s less about filling a room and more about curating it with purpose, allowing the home to reflect what truly matters.
Warm tones are perfect for infusing a unique mix of earthy tones for slow living home design schemes.
This real wood floor from Quick-Step offers a layer of luxury that is waterproof, making it a perfect choice for kitchens, dining, and lounges.
Brewed Awakening
According to the British Coffee Association, people in the UK consume around 98 million cups of coffee every day.
With many people enjoying their daily brew at home, kitchens are increasingly being styled to reflect the ambiance of a favourite café. Think raw materials like exposed brick, industrial shelving, and sleek, modern cabinetry, design elements that transform everyday coffee rituals into a more immersive, café-inspired experience right at home.
For those looking for that authentic experience without the hefty price tag, LVT flooring that replicates the look and nuances of solid wood offers a practical and budget-friendly alternative, without skimping on style.
Latte Lounge
Recreate the cosy and welcoming vibes of Café Culture into living room spaces for the ultimate escapism without having to leave the house.
The soft, textured finish of this herringbone carpet instantly adds a welcoming, grounded feel to the living room, echoing the relaxed warmth found in a favourite café. Its subtle pattern brings visual interest without overpowering the space, creating the perfect foundation for slow mornings, casual conversation, or a quiet moment with a coffee in hand.
Fika Principles
The Swedish art of Fika is not just a quick coffee break. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a coffee or drink, accompanied by baked goods, and take time to reconnect with family, friends, or colleagues while escaping from daily tasks, almost like a quick daily reset.
Sharing is caring, so these playful and colourful cake stands from Huddle Collection are likely to provide the perfect icebreaker during an impromptu Fika.
Retro Coffee House
The design classics of the ‘60s and ‘70s reinforce a resurgence in interest in coffee bars and the rise in café chains.
This retro living space balances the raw details of concrete and warm wood panelling with plump classic upholstered furniture and a mesmerising geometric patterned rug that helps draw the eye and add interest.
The warm, earth tones support the overall coffee theme, making it the perfect space to watch the world go by from the comfort of the home.
Espresso Yourself
LeoLine makes it easy to grab and go your style, making it easy to incorporate new interiors in a fraction of the time.
Its Woodline collection replicates the look of a painted wood floor, while its vinyl benefits offer an easy-to-clean surface that will cope with the odd spill and mishap, making it perfect for casual dining areas.
No Filter Needed
Some of the most popular coffee destinations offer a mix of dark interiors with pinpoints of light to provide focal points. Using this principle to highlight serving areas in the home kitchen can help draw the eye and denote social spaces, making it them an obvious choice for kitchen island spaces.
Proving that one light can truly fit all styles, Spark & Bell’s classic Reeded Glass Pendant Light demonstrates its versatility by offering a warm, lit zone for sharing coffee with friends and family.
Tip: Adding several pendant lights along kitchen islands can help add symmetry and provide good light distribution. For larger spaces consider planning for three to four equally space lights for the ultimate impact.