Do you like how you feel in cafes and coffee shops? Do you find yourself wondering how you could replicate that atmosphere at home? Have you tried and not been able to get it right? We have a five-step guide to help you combine coziness, subtle aesthetics, and sensory comfort and transform your space.

It’s all about the music

One of the main things you notice when you enter a cafe is the soothing music playing in the background. create a personalized playlist featuring lo-fi, jazz, or acoustic music. You can also try YouTube playlists. Play the music on a bluetooth speaker. One tucked away on a shelf is just right to have music coming in from somewhere.

Evoke the senses with aromas 

While having a pot of coffee or fragrant tea brewing in the kitchen to fill the house with a pleasant aroma is ideal, it might not always be possible. Use incense, diffusers, or scented candles to always have your home smelling great. We recommend coffee, vanilla, or cinnamon scents to get that cafe ambience point on.

Pay attention to the decor

Cafe ambience is all about plants, books, and cute little trinkets. Stack books and magazines on a shelf. Get a small chalk board, set it up on the kitchen counter and write down your favorite quote or meal plan of the day. Find cool, vintage prints and hang them on the wall. Place plants in small pots on coffee and side tables or hang pothos from shelves. You can also have a few twigs from the garden displayed artistically in a small vase on your dining table.

Light up your space 

During the day, pull back the curtains and let natural light in. You can use sheer curtains to control the amount of light coming into the room. In the evening, make sure you use indirect, ambient, lighting, and not harsh overhead lights to create a mellow atmosphere. Think floor lamps, string lights, and low mood lighting in the form of candles and small lamps. Make sure you use warm lights instead of white lights for that added effect.

The devil is in the details

Once you have the basics down, don’t forget to add in some rustic details to give your space that cozy cafe vibe. Add throws or blankets on your sofa. Use natural fibers like cotton, hemp, and linen to keep things cool and comfortable. Make sure your space is tidy. Create little nooks where you can sit and sip on some coffee. Add dried flowers in small glass vases and keep them on the side tables. A great coffee table book can lend an element of intrigue while random trinkets, arranged artistically, on a tray can add charm.