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Turn your café into the “it spot” with furniture that’s bright and modern

Are you revamping an existing coffee shop or designing a new one? Here are some decoration ideas for a modern café with a gallery shop and an outdoor patio to inspire you. The bistro sets in vibrant colors, cozy sofas in neutral tones, and intentional lighting solutions create areas for all types of guests.

A café with an indoor and a sunny outdoor space with trees, different lamps and customers sitting at the SUNDSÖ bistro sets.
A café with an indoor and a sunny outdoor space with trees, different lamps and customers sitting at the SUNDSÖ bistro sets.

A hard-working bistro set with an easy summer vibe

For a feeling of freshness and energy, add SUNDSÖ outdoor tables and chairs in dark blue and bright orange to your light, neutral base. Apart from being sturdy and foldable, the SUNDSÖ series is pre-assembled, weather-resistant, and approved for public use.

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Four dark blue SUNDSÖ outdoor chairs and a bright orange SUNDSÖ outdoor table with a table lamp in a sunny outdoor space.
A clear glass IKEA 365+ glass with see-through drinking straws on a table is filled with a drink from a bottle with stopper.
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Jazz up the design of your café with a coffee bar corner

Perfect for solo guests, friendly locals, and staff on a quick break – a coffee bar is both inviting and practical. For comfy coffee bar seating that combines function with an elegant look, our SEGERÖN outdoor bar stools with water-repellent cushions are a great choice.

A barista in an outdoor café bar with cosy lighting, a menu on the wall and three white/beige SEGERÖN outdoor bar stools.

Commercial café furniture made for outdoor lounging

Make your coffee shop’s outdoor area a haven of relaxation with SEGERÖN outdoor conversation sets. They are ideal for all-weather lounging and can also be used to break up large open spaces into inviting rooms within the room. Bright pillows add a splash of color, while a parasol provides shade – rain or shine.

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A sunny outdoor café lounging area with a 2-seat white/beige SEGERÖN outdoor conversation set, a blue parasol and greenery.
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Ideas for personalizing a modern theme

Infuse your café with personality and a whimsical flair by combining geometric and organic shapes. One way to do this is to match round tables and ZEBRASÄV pendant lamps with wavy edges.

A white DOCKSTA table and white JANINGE chairs next to a café bar with serveware on blue PLATSA open shelving units.
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How to design the lighting for an indoor-outdoor café

Want to see more ideas from this coffee shop? In this article, we explain everything you need to know to craft a professional illumination setup.

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Before you buy

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