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Design styles & trends

Interior styles and design trends: minimalist, Japandi, Scandinavian, Indochine, industrial, neoclassical — traits and how to recognise them.

04 Jul 2026 · 6 min read · FDI Office

Office design trends 2026: 6 shifts worth watching

Office design trends 2026: flexible offices, nature indoors, neutral palettes, brand identity and sustainable design, plus how to make them real on site.

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03 Jul 2026 · 6 min read · General

What is contemporary style? Contemporary vs modern

What contemporary style is and how it differs from modern: origins, colours, lines and materials compared, plus what 2026 contemporary looks like.

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28 Oct 2024 · 6 min read · General

Top 10 café plants: beautiful and good feng shui

10 café decor plants that look good, purify the air and carry good feng shui — ZZ plant, pothos, snake plant, peace lily, fiddle-leaf fig — plus placement tips.

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25 Oct 2024 · 7 min read · General

Casual restaurant design: key elements and styles

Casual, budget-friendly restaurant design done well: open layouts, friendly colours, durable materials, lighting and kitchen flow — plus the most popular styles.

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24 Oct 2024 · 7 min read · General

Luxury restaurant design: key traits and core zones

What luxury restaurant design takes: space, furniture, lighting and how to plan the facade, dining area, VIP rooms and kitchen to elevate the guest experience.

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24 Oct 2024 · 6 min read · General

Restaurant design pricing: what drives the cost

Restaurant design pricing depends on floor area, style, materials and kitchen equipment. Understand the cost drivers and how to choose the right design service package.

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23 Oct 2024 · 7 min read · General

Cost of opening a coffee shop: every budget line to plan

A full breakdown of coffee shop opening costs: premises lease, interior fit-out, brewing equipment, ingredients, staffing and licences, plus budgeting tips.

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22 Oct 2024 · 6 min read · General

20+ beautiful café design ideas by business model

20+ café design ideas across Vintage, Industrial, Santorini, garden, take-away and 24h models — with notes on zoning, lighting and material selection.

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21 Oct 2024 · 7 min read · General

Restaurant fit-out costs: what does the budget include?

Restaurant fit-out costs split into design, base build, furniture, M&E systems and contingency — itemised so owners can budget accurately.

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17 Aug 2024 · 6 min read · General

Full-service café design and build from A to Z: worth it?

The pros and cons of a full-service, A-to-Z café design and build package, when it fits and when it doesn't, plus how to choose a reliable contractor.

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15 Aug 2024 · 7 min read · General

Restaurant & cafe facade design: values and principles

Restaurant and cafe facade design creates the first impression and carries the brand. Four values and four principles: context, colour, lighting, simplicity.

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13 Aug 2024 · 6 min read · General

Minimalist style in coffee shop design: a practical guide

Minimalist coffee shop design explained: defining features, operating benefits and ideas for neutral palettes, pared-back furniture and natural materials.

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13 Aug 2024 · 6 min read · General

Restaurant and cafe design mistakes — and how to fix them

4 common restaurant and coffee shop design mistakes: no detailed plan, off-brand styling, wrong materials and inconvenient layouts — with fixes.

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10 Aug 2024 · 7 min read · General

Restaurant interior materials: the 5 most common groups

How to choose restaurant interior materials: pros, cons and uses of wood, metal, tile and stone, fabric and leather, and glass for durable good looks.

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19 Jul 2024 · 7 min read · General

Prefab steel café design: features, costs and key notes

Prefabricated steel-frame café design: lower cost, faster build, easy relocation and high durability — plus the main cost groups and what to watch for.

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24 Jun 2024 · 7 min read · General

Beautiful restaurant design: core elements and styles

A beautiful restaurant design needs an on-brand style, sound space planning, durable materials and balanced lighting. Popular style directions inside.

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22 Jun 2024 · 7 min read · General

Wedding restaurant design: core ideas and principles

Wedding venue design balances the facade, colour, lighting and banquet hall layout. Key ideas and principles for an elegant space that wins bookings.

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02 Apr 2024 · 6 min read · General

Bubble tea shop design guide: attractive and budget-smart

A practical bubble tea shop design guide: space analysis, furniture and counter layout, brand-led colour palettes and photo corners that draw young customers.

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02 Apr 2024 · 6 min read · General

Bar design trends: key elements of a standout venue

How to design a bar that draws guests: shape the space around your clientele, choose premium materials, plan the counter, lighting and outdoor areas.

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02 Apr 2024 · 6 min read · General

Restaurant interior design trends to watch

Restaurant interior trends: smart technology, flexible open layouts, private rooms and lounges, and eco-friendly materials that keep guests coming back.

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06 Jan 2022 · 7 min read · General

What is Japandi? A blend of Japanese and Scandinavian

Japandi is a hybrid of Japanese wabi-sabi and Scandinavian minimalism. Recognise it by 6 traits: clean layout, soft neutrals, light and honest materials.

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14 Oct 2021 · 6 min read · FDI Office

Minimalist office design: a style that never dates

A minimalist office emphasises open space, natural light and a neutral white–grey palette, keeping only essential furniture. Its traits and how to apply it.

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23 Dec 2020 · 7 min read · General

What is Indochine style? French meets Vietnamese design

Indochine is an interior style crossing French architecture with Vietnamese identity, formed around 1900: its warm palette, natural materials and motifs.

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07 Sept 2020 · 7 min read · General

Restaurant interior styles by business model: a guide

Restaurant interior styles matched to the business model: buffet, a la carte, set menu and fast food, plus modern and classical directions for your crowd.

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01 Jul 2020 · 7 min read · General

6 fundamental rules of interior design

6 interior design rules that make a space beautiful and functional: balance, harmony, rhythm, emphasis, contrast and proportion, and how to apply each.

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09 Oct 2018 · 7 min read · General

Industrial interior style: traits and how to recognise it

Industrial celebrates raw structure: exposed brick, piping, bare concrete and a white-black-grey palette. Born from European factories turned into homes.

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09 Oct 2018 · 7 min read · General

6 popular coffee shop interior design styles compared

6 popular coffee shop design styles — Vintage, Retro, Industrial, Bohemian, Mid-Century and Scandinavian — with defining traits and the model each fits.

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10 Sept 2018 · 7 min read · General

Minimalist interior style: traits and how to apply it

Minimalism strips back lines and detail, keeps 3-4 colours on a 60-30-10 ratio and prioritises function, honest materials and light. Its 5 defining elements.

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13 Aug 2018 · 7 min read · General

Neoclassical interior style: traits and how to recognise it

Neoclassical draws on Greek and Roman roots, peaked in 18th-19th century Europe and stays luxurious yet balanced: premium materials, palette and mouldings.

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09 Aug 2018 · 7 min read · General

Scandinavian interior style: traits and how to recognise it

Scandinavian is a Nordic style built on a white base, natural wood as its signature, maximised light and function-first design. It suits dim apartments.

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