Coffee Shop designs that drive repeat custom.

Creating a unique identity that appeals to your ideal customer is what will set you apart.

From one-off cafes to shop roll outs, our cafe designers work collaboratively with our clients to design innovative interiors that maximise capacity and make commercial sense.

Coffee Shop Interior Design

coffee shop interior design

Unique Concepts

The number of coffee shops in the UK has nearly doubled over the past decade, making competition fierce. Establishing a unique identity that resonates with your target customer is crucial to standing out. With coffee shops and cafes evolving into hybrid spaces that cater to flexible workers, community gatherings, casual meetings, and social outings, designing with flexibility in mind has become essential.
 

Commercially sound designs

We carefully select the right products and materials to ensure a one-time investment, minimizing the risk of costly replacements in the future. Our services encompass café interior design, space planning, bespoke furniture and lighting design, as well as managing the manufacturing process and complete fit-out. Additionally, we offer support with brand creation, if needed.  
Coffee shop interior design

Proven coffee shop interior design process

Our 20+ years of ‘big brand, big project ‘experience has helped mould our proven process. We provide expert guidance on a wide range of hospitality venues from concept to completion to avoid wasted time and money and utilise the resources we have to hand.

We source, specify and procure all elements required to turn a project from concept to reality. These include, but aren’t limited to, furniture, lighting, bespoke joinery, signage, servery equipment, kitchen equipment and planting.

We love the ambitious and courageous nature of our clients, allowing us to devote ourselves to their journey and bringing the vision to life.

Define

– Brief Creation

– Strategic Thinking

– Branding Advice

– Competitor Analysis

– Measured Survey

– Space Planning

– Lookbook

– Sketches

Design

– Concept Creation

– Specifying

– 3D Visualisation (CGI)

– Sample Boards

Develop

– Technical Drawing Pack

– Construction Details

– Tender Guidance

– FF&E Schedules

– Bespoke Joinery/Furniture Design

– Planning Applications

– Building Control Drawings

– Principal Designer & CDM Management

Deliver

– Design Management

– Contractor Liaison

– Snagging and Quality Control

– Site Meeting Attendance

– Procurement

– Design Engineering

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Coffee Shop design across the UK

In addition to our design hubs in Birmingham and East Yorkshire, our London office offers a space for client meetings. Our cafe interior designers are never too far away from a project. 

An absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. I came with a vision and they took it to another level. The first design they showed me turned out to be the final design as it was so amazing! Kayleigh and Matt were fantastic throughout going above and beyond to achieve our opening date. Highly recommended. You get what you pay for!! Thank you guys
Nathan Dawe
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Coffee Shop Interior Design FAQs

In a market as competitive as hospitality, standing out is essential. Your interior design should reflect a unique identity that resonates with your target customers. A well-designed space not only draws in new visitors but also creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere that encourages repeat business. From cosy nooks for solo workers to communal tables for groups, the right design makes all the difference in customer loyalty.

At Copper & Ash, we work with you to understand your brand and the type of customer you want to attract. Whether you’re catering to busy professionals, casual socialisers, or local communities, we design interiors that reflect your unique style and atmosphere. Our bespoke approach ensures your coffee shop feels authentic to your brand and creates an experience that keeps customers coming back.

Our design process is collaborative from start to finish. We start by creating a clear brief based on your vision and business goals. From there, we offer strategic advice on branding, space planning, and materials. We provide 3D visualisations and sample boards so you can see how the design will come to life. Once finalised, we oversee the entire fit-out, ensuring every detail meets your expectations and aligns with the original concept.

Coffee shops today need to be flexible spaces that serve various purposes—whether it’s catering to remote workers, casual meetups, or community gatherings. At Copper & Ash, we design layouts that maximise seating capacity while ensuring comfort and flow. We balance style with practicality, so your space works efficiently for both customers and staff, ultimately boosting your coffee shop’s commercial success.

We believe that great design doesn’t have to break the bank. Copper & Ash carefully sources materials and specifies products that fit within your budget while ensuring long-lasting quality. By selecting the right elements from the start, we help avoid costly replacements down the line, ensuring that your investment is sound. Whether you’re launching a new coffee shop or refreshing an existing space, we make sure your budget works hard for you.

We understand that your coffee shop’s brand is more than just a logo—it’s the whole experience. If you need help with branding, we offer advice and solutions that align your interior design with your brand’s identity. From signage and colour schemes to furniture and lighting choices, we ensure your space reflects your brand’s personality and values, creating a cohesive experience that resonates with your customers.