# Cozy Cupboard Cafes The Flipboard Cafe in Melbourne is a Relaxing and Inventive Place to Relax By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipboard-cafe References: [zeutch](http://www.zeutch.com/archi/a-cafe-with-streetfront-nooks-and-cosy-cubbies-for-melbourne-77392) & [flipboardcafe.au](http://flipboardcafe.com.au/) With lots of nooks and corners to relax in, Melbourne's Flipboard Cafe is a sweet and [cozy spot to grab a latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee) and a healthy snack by Brolly Design. A literal nook, as the Flipboard Cafe exists between an emergency exit for the [Bennetts Lane Jazz Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-cultural-center) and the entrance to Brolly Studios, the space is inventive in its use of the previously unused shopfront window and boasts an impressive staircase that centers the space. The Flipboard Cafe offers many options if you're looking for a quiet, private conversation, and with two [window benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-franois) there is enough space for everyone to take in the Australian sun. Flipboard has also made use of some small cupboard-like inhabitable spaces within the facade itself, making it an unmissable stop if just for the design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cafe Design Innovations:** Innovative use of previously unused shopfront window space can easily attract potential customers, making it a marketing opportunity for businesses. - **Sustainable Food and Beverage Menus:** Offering healthy and sustainable food options on a menu can appeal to the growing number of consumers who are health-conscious and eco-friendly. - **Unique and Private Seating Options:** Providing unique and private seating options such as nooks or cupboard-like spaces can enhance the customer experience and set a business apart from competitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Cafes and restaurants can leverage innovative design and sustainable menu options to attract and retain customers while creating a distinct brand identity. - **Interior Design Industry:** Designers can offer innovative and functional solutions to businesses seeking to make the most of their unused spaces while creating a comfortable and welcoming customer experience. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Marketing firms can help businesses advertise their unique design and sustainable menus, appealing to growing consumer trends, and standing out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bed-Filled Vietnamese Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chidori.md) - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md) - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md) - [Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfreak-cafe.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md)