Tips On Creating A Welcoming Cafe Space

If you stop and ask yourself why you keep returning to the same cafe then chances are it’s because it’s welcoming and inviting and you feel comfortable there. When you’re creating a cafe space that allows people to feel relaxed in their surroundings then it’s not just about serving a good cup of coffee. In fact we consider it to be more about injecting a touch of your personality and offering various options to suit your target clientele.

We’ve put together some tips to help you create a space that feels welcoming and that your customers will want to recommend to their friends. So, let’s dive in and take a look.

Who is your customer?

Knowing your customer base impacts greatly on the way in which you can make your cafe more appealing. If you have an older clientele then you might want to make it feel cosy by sticking to more of a neutral colour palette with plenty of soft furnishings. Your seating needs to be practical for them and comfortable too. Remember low seating is difficult to get in and out of, and metal seats can feel very hard after sitting still for a period of time.

If on the other hand you’re bang in the centre, then you need to cater for people who are likely to be rushing in and out quickly to grab breakfast or lunch, or who want a drink and a snack on the go. Make sure you have plenty of room for people to queue and that the area flows smoothly.

Lighting

Another element which will make your cafe feel welcoming or dingy is your choice of lighting. If your cafe space is more about relaxation and customers lingering over their drinks, then keep your lighting softer to make the area feel relaxed. You might want to use wall sconces or pendant lights which dangle intimately over each table. You could also use lighting which you can dim according to the time of day. If on the other hand customers are popping in and out all day then you need more practical, bright light which allows them to see clearly what your menu offers and enables them to make a quick decision.

Furniture

When choosing cafe furniture make sure that it’s practical and functional for your environment but also looks attractive. Try and stick to your theme or concept and you should have a clearer idea of the type of furniture that best works for you. From soft comfortable tub chairs to simplistic wooden chairs grouped around communal tables, if your customers are looking for a place to work or are just popping in for a quick coffee, try to adapt your seating to take into account the reason for your customers being in your cafe in the first place.

If you’re looking for new cafe furniture then we stock a wide range of tables, chairs, and stools to suit all tastes and budgets. We’re always adding new stock and taking note of what’s trending. So we’re bang up to the minute with our products.