# Eclectic Dutch Coffee Bars This Coffee Bar in Alkmaar Boasts a Warm, Refined Character By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alkmaar References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/08/16/roast-cofee-bar-by-this-is-wat-alkmaar-the-netherlands/) Located in the Dutch city of Alkmaar, Roast is an [eccentric, warm coffee bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo) characterized by its classically romantic interior and eclectic wallpaper. Designed by THIS IS WAT, the stylish coffee bar was created on an impressively small budget and its decidedly non-hip character. Designed with a view to subverting the conventionally hip coffee shop, Roast is oozing with authenticity thanks to its earnest approach to decorating. Main features that stand out in the understated space include a [classic granite bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi) and delicate light fixtures made from [upcycled vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf). Given the conservative nature of Alkmaar, however, the caffeine hub may still seem a bit unorthodox. The Alkmaar coffee bar was designed by THIS IS WAT with only a €15,000 budget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Authentic Coffee Bars:** The trend of developing coffee bars with authentic and romantic interiors is on the rise and presents an opportunity for disrupting the traditional perception of a modern coffee bar. - **Low Budget Design:** Designing coffee bars with limited budgets is becoming a trend that presents opportunities for innovation and creativity. - **Upcycled Lighting:** Using creative and sustainable methods to create light fixtures, such as upcycling vases, is a trend that presents opportunities for environmentally-friendly innovations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of creating unique and authentic coffee bars that deviate from traditional design models. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the trend of low budget design and upcycling to create sustainable, creative and affordable spaces. - **Sustainability:** Sustainability experts and designers can explore the trend of using upcycled materials to create innovative and sustainable lighting designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Art Deco Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Modernist Art-Deco Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchhouse-caf.md) - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md) - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Afromosia Wood-Defined Dutch Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-studio.md) - [Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hahouse-cafe.md) - [Thatched Hut-Defined Bright Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polspotten.md)