# Fundamental Cafe Consumers are faced with bare bones cafes that emphasize efficiency. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 3, 2016 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/fundamental-coffee-bar ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.7/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Fundamental Cafe trend? **Fundamental Cafe:** As designers and architects work to translate modern consumer expectations into new cafe concepts, some are choosing to explore themes of simplicity with almost barren interior designs. Providing a stark contrast to the homespun coffee shop interiors that aim to instill feelings of domesticity, espresso bars boasting severe decor suggest a consumer preference for streamlined, function-focused hospitality and branding. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 14, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016 - Published: Mar 3, 2016 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Examples of the Fundamental Cafe trend 5 featured examples from Jul 14, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016. - [Shipping Container Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-shipping-container): This Repurposed Shipping Container Cafe Also Sells Coffee Machines (Category: Eco) Implication: Coffee machine companies can utilize the trend of coffee shop showrooms to create unique and immersive experiences for customers while showcasing their products. - [Minimalist Juxtaposed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-shop): This Coffee Shop Combines Timber & Concrete for a Raw Interior Design (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Use raw and minimalistic interior designs to create unique and immersive experiences within hotels, restaurants, and bars. - [Airy Mountain-Inspired Tea Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manila-shopping-center): Sweetea's is a New Tea Cafe Concept at a Manila Shopping Center (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The tea industry can explore custom tea blends and unique experiences to attract customers. - [Desolate Futuristic Espresso Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voyager-espresso): Voyager Espresso Bar is Located in NYC's Financial District (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunities to enhance the overall cafe experience through unique design and intricate ambiance. - [Stately Glass Case Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-coffee-shop): This Nendo Coffee Shop is Located on the Second Floor of an Estate (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for coffee shops to differentiate themselves through innovative location choices and unique design features. **Workshop question:** How can your brand incorporate functional minimalism into its products/services or processes? ## Themes within the Fundamental Cafe trend ### Simplicity Theme Consumers are preferring streamlined, function-focused hospitality and branding, leading to cafes with almost barren interior designs. ### Repurposing Shipping Containers The use of shipping containers as cafes and showrooms is a contemporary pattern of re-using and refurbishing, acting as a more eco-friendly and inexpensive alternative to building from scratch. ### Futuristic Cafes The creation of particularly austere, futuristically designed cafes like Voyager Espresso is a welcome contrast to traditional opulent cafe culture in wealthy areas. ## What the Fundamental Cafe trend means for industry ### For Interior Design Businesses may consider implementing simplicity themes with an emphasis on function-focused branding, rather than overwhelming decorative elements. ### For Architecture Businesses may consider using repurposed shipping containers as a more eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to building from scratch, especially for cafes and showrooms. ### For Hospitality The creation of futuristic, functional and austere coffee shops is a new approach that may offer opportunities for disruption in the traditional opulent cafe culture in wealthy areas. ## Trend signals for Fundamental Cafe Trend score 5.7 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 85%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 85% - Freshness: 8% ## Recent trend clusters - [Shelf Heirlooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/display-worthy-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Mood Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/portable-ambient-lamps) (Art & Design) - [Surface Remix](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/mixed-material-jackets) (Fashion) - [Collagen Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/collagen-beauty-snacking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Featherweight Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-dining-tables) - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Premium Robotic Cleaning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-cleaning-system) - [Heritage Surface-Printed Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-surface-printed-wallpapers) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)