Mocha, cappuccino, espresso, latte macchiato – many coffee fans' favourite drink comes in all kinds of variations. Big cities compete for the hippest cafés, and home baristas practise the art of latte art. So it's all the better that the coffee craze can now move into our homes too. Welcome to the world of cafécore.
A little break in between – why cafécore is so popular right now
According to Statista, caffeinated hot drinks ranked third among the most popular drinks in Germany in 2023. And it's long since stopped at uninspired filter coffee dripping into the pot – today, we can choose between spiced lattes, flat whites, cold brew and many other coffee specialities.
Milk alternatives are popping up everywhere too. Leading the way? Oat milk, which has even become a trend colour for clothing and accessories as "oat". At home, we love this soft, creamy shade, which – inspired by fields and countryside – brings a gentle natural feel into the home.
The best thing about coffee? Despite its stimulating effect, it brings calm to hectic days and, for many, is a well-deserved little break. The cafécore interior trend takes this feeling of slowing down out of the cup and into our homes. How? We'll show you here.
From chocolate brown to caramel: the colours of cafécore
Fans of creamy nude shades can celebrate, because the colour palette of this caffeinated interior trend is as varied as coffee specialities themselves. It ranges from a deep, dark Americano brown and a caramel latte macchiato beige to a soft milk-foam cream.
The best thing about cafécore: the colours go together effortlessly and translate easily to furniture and decor. If you want to go further, reach for the paintbrush and give your home a fresh coat in your new favourite cafécore shade.
The right materials for the coffee trend
Now that we've mapped out the cafécore colour palette, you're probably wondering which materials and textiles suit this 2024 interior trend. As a rule, anything that radiates warmth and comfort works. That includes fluffy corduroy or teddy fleece covers, as well as velvet and soft cotton – all in the cafécore colour scheme, of course.
Real-wood furniture underlines the slow-living effect of cafécore and fits naturally into the colour palette. If you prefer a more modern look or love industrial style, white or black furniture creates stronger contrasts in the world of cappuccino, macchiato and more.
How are you bringing cafécore into your home? Share your pictures on Instagram with the hashtag #connox.
