# Moss-Covered Espresso Bars Sydney's Elevation Cafe is a Charming Coffee Experience By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevation-cafe References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/05/26/elevation-cafe-by-creative-9-sydney-australia/) The Elevation Cafe in Sydney boasts a [carefully curated interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu) that is as elegantly executed as the high quality drinks served. The bright space is characterized by its white tiled walls, floors and ceiling, as well as a glass counter filled with moss. Designed by interiors firm [Creative 9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-living), the Elevation Cafe boasts schoolhouse-style seating in the form of timber two-seaters, while a variety of lush plant life. The quaint, pristine cafe is an example of the world renowned coffee culture that Australia has come to be associated with. As the [third-wave of coffee movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-boutique) continues to spread, cafe culture has simultaneously evolved to position the espresso bar as a local watering hole and community hub in the same vein as a local pub. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Third-wave Coffee Movement:** Opportunity for innovative coffee shops to embrace unique designs and curated experiences to attract coffee enthusiasts. - **Cafe Culture Evolution:** Opportunity to reimagine espresso bars as local watering holes and community hubs, fostering a sense of belonging and connection. - **Curated Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design firms to create unique and aesthetically pleasing environments that elevate the coffee drinking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee Shop Industry:** Opportunity for coffee shops to differentiate themselves through curated experiences and unique designs, creating a loyal customer base. - **Interior Design Industry:** Opportunity for interior designers to showcase their creativity by designing coffee shops that create a memorable and enjoyable atmosphere for customers. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity for cafes and espresso bars to become community hubs, attracting locals and fostering a sense of community and belonging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterfall Cafe Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellipsis-cafe-bar.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Minimalist Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-matcha-caf.md) - [Minimal Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi.md) - [Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfreak-cafe.md) - [Layered Cafe Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-blakes-holborn.md) - [Modernized Retailer Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-coffee-shop.md) - [Futuristic Mars-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsthemed-cafe.md)