The Cafécore trend

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“The allure of cafés as a space to relax, unwind and hang out with friends cannot be denied. What’s not to love about a space that stirs up warm and cosy feelings? After all, a sip of your favourite coffee (or tea) at your favourite café is sure to put you in a good mood to kickstart your day. The popularity of these third spaces has even inspired its own interior trend, Cafécore.

If you love earth tones, Cafécore is the trend for you. When it comes to the colour palette, think every brown tone from latte beige to espresso, and even coffee syrups in vanilla and caramel shades. We’re talking upholstery choices and finishes on dining tables and chairs that play on the senses, where rich flavours taste just like your favourite cup of coffee.

Cafécore is about recreating the vibe of your favourite cafe in the comfort of your own home, where it’s less about practical elements and more about ambience. Introducing soft, natural curves, plenty of plants and dark wood with retro undertones, and you have an interior to rival any fashionable café ambience. The combination of soft lighting, low seating and coffee tones is designed to make you feel calm. Music is another important element in capturing the vibe. Playing your favourite relaxing playlist sets the scene.

Seating is another important aspect of recreating the look and feel of your favourite coffee shop. Recently, dining and accent chairs have been taking inspiration from the sociable aspects of coffee shops, inviting you to relax and lounge. We’ve noticed accent chair designs evolve from practical and compact to large and lounge-y — think a chair you could squeeze into a cosy corner after a long day. From high-back chairs, we’re now seeing low-back designs just like Central Perk in Friends. Dining chairs are becoming more like armchairs with covered legs and thick bases, making you want to stay longer and unwind after your meal.

The popularity of wooden accents has also been key to the rise of Cafécore. Wooden wall slats, which are a common wall feature in coffee houses, are easy to replicate in the comfort of one's home. The warm wood tones and the modern feel of the slats make it a popular choice for DIY, for which you can get plenty of inspiration on Instagram and TikTok.

We’re not forgetting the star of the show: coffee. Customers are currently loving aesthetic tea and coffee stations in their kitchens, where they can proudly display their favourite blends, syrups and toppings. There are now also more built-in display cabinets on the market, where you can brew your morning cup or two.

All these elements come together to highlight what is great about Cafécore. It’s about celebrating the present moment and creating a space where you can go get your morning fix or evening chill in the comfort of your own home.”

For more stylish tips, check out our guide to earthy living rooms for more inspiration.