Learn more about the design of the café and coffee shops
Since ancient times, people go to places known as cafes or coffee shops for mid-day breaks and to have food and hot and cold drinks and talk with each other. Of course, in old Europe, coffee shops were known as coffee houses, and after changes in Europe and of course the style of these places, they became known as coffee shops. In Iran, these places were also known as coffee houses and tea houses. Today, coffeehouses and teahouses continue to operate while maintaining their originality, and the differences created between these two places and coffee shops and cafes have allowed us to put them in separate categories. Of course, there are differences between a coffee shop and a cafe, among which it can be pointed out that most types of hot and cold drinks and snacks are served in a cafe, but the functionality of a coffee shop is something between a cafe and a restaurant, and apart from serving drinks and desserts, food It is also served in them. In this article, we have gone to cafes and coffee shops and regardless of their differences, we will talk about the general characteristics of their space and their design.
Due to their type of use, cafes and coffee shops usually have a cozy and closed atmosphere to make the minutes enjoyable for the people who spend there. People who are tired of daily work during the day want to take a few minutes to rest and need a quiet and quiet environment to get rid of work fatigue and sort out their confused thoughts. Different age groups use cafes and coffee shops, so the environment of these places should be in a way that meets the taste of each person. Of course, it is very difficult to do this, but by following some tips, it is possible to satisfy the widest range of tastes from attending these places.
Use of colors
Warm spectrum colors are usually used in cafes and coffee shops. Warm colors make customers feel more secure and relaxed. Of course, bright colors are also used in different spaces, which depends on the type of people who use that space, as well as the efficiency of the space. But in general, it is recommended to use relaxing and warm colors so that the color of the space matches its efficiency. Colors such as dark green, brick and orange can be suitable colors to warm the space and create a feeling of relaxation in the cafe.
Using different decorative items
It depends on whether the space you are going to design and have as a cafe or coffee shop has a modern design or an old and classic design. If your space is a space with an old and classic theme, you can use old and nostalgic items to help improve the space. Items such as copper sculptures, old lamps, dishes and photo frames that remind us of the past can help us achieve our goal.
In Iran and according to the beautiful historical background that we are all familiar with, such things that are memorable for us are easily available. Looking around us, we can find many of these devices. In the modern style, you can achieve your goal in the same way and by using the devices that inspire modernity. Even by creating a space for charging mobile phones or tables for using laptops, we can provide good services to people who want to take care of their personal work during the rest period. Observing these things will create a sense of security and peace in customers.
Perhaps one of the most important elements in the design of a cafe or coffee shop is how to use furniture. In such spaces, because people may want to rest for a while and this time may be long, it is important what kind of table and chairs you use. The comfort of the table and chairs used in such places is very important. Because customers want to spend the minutes there in complete comfort. In spaces like cafes and coffee shops, you don't need to use one type of table and chairs to design the space. In this type of spaces, you need to use different tables and chairs for different uses and for different people. Even in some places, comfortable sofas and couches are used for space design. Therefore, for this part of the work, which is very important, it is recommended to use experts in this field. The use of single sofas, comfortable couches for various events, standard and beautiful tables for holding meetings and even open chairs for those who are going to spend a few minutes in this place can be useful. Even the colors used in these tables and chairs can be different so that customers do not feel monotonous and boring in this place. The material of the table and chairs used should also be suitable for the surrounding space. Usually, wooden products feel better than metal products. But using products with a combination of wood and metal can also have a good result.
Type of floor and wall covering
Floor and wall covering is very important in cafes and coffee shops. Usually, in such spaces, brick wall coverings or unpolished stones are used for wall design. It is very important to observe this point and it makes the space that is designed to be very different from the restaurant space. In restaurants and fast foods, ceramic and polished tiles or stones are used for wall design. Also, in many cafes, to improve the atmosphere, they use writings on the wall so that customers feel good when they see it. The use of different plants also has a great effect on the freshness and freshness of the space and creating a sense of relaxation. It is recommended to use dark colored floors for the design of cafe and coffee shop space so that there is little light reflection. Floor coverings with wood design or dark stones can be among the suitable options for the floor. They go to cafes and coffee shops, many of them are interested in reading and include reading in their daily schedule in any situation. Using books and having libraries with suitable content for those interested can make their minutes in these places more useful and turn them into regular customers of your cafe or coffee shop.
Lighting
It is appropriate to use focused and warm lights for your cafe and coffee shop space. Spaces with lots of light will be a bit unpleasant after a while and customers will get tired of being in these places. But on the contrary, warm and gentle lights are relaxing and will help to recover a person's energy and create concentration in him. As a result, it is suggested to use focused and gentle lights to create a calm and noiseless atmosphere.