It’s no secret that the Australian cafescape is fast becoming a pinnacle of quirky design and decoration. Even out of the cities, more and more foodie establishments are sporting impressive architecture, artisan produce and breezy hipster tunes. From classic colour schemes to bold and outrageous, from conservative layouts to funky furniture, here is a lookbook of trendy Oz cafes to get you thinking about what 2015 will mean for the look of your own home.
Elk Espresso, Gold Coast
Mentioned for: its awesome interior mural. Get tips on home painting
here.

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Cup of Truth, Melbourne
Mentioned for: its wicked use of blackboard paint. Try it for yourself in
10 Adorable Uses For Outdoor Paint or
10 Awesome Uses For Chalkboard Paint.

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Clandestino Roasters, Sunshine Coast
Mentioned for: its fantastic and creative use of colour to define the industrial space. Find out how colour can be used in your home in
How To Use Colour To Your Advantage or check out what hues are in fashion in 2015
here.

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Proud Mary, Melbourne
Mentioned for: its subtle blend of materials, including brick, timber, metal, weathered wood, paint and wallpaper. For more inspiration, head to
Warehouse Interiors Are The New Black or
10 Items You Need In Your Industrial Style Converted Warehouse.

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The Gunshop Cafe, Brisbane
Mentioned for: creating an outstanding ambiance in an ordinary enclosed space. Lighting can truly transform a home, just check out
The Magic Of Landscape Lighting.

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Lucia’s Homemade Fine Foods, Adelaide
Mentioned for: its efficient and aesthetic storage systems. For tips on how to organise your home home storage, head to
Why Hanging Storage Is Cooler Than You Think,
Kit Out Your Kitchen Cupboard or
14 Of The Craftiest Shelving Solutions.

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Bookplate Cafe in Treasures Gallery, Canberra
Mentioned for: its extraordinary stained-glass windows. Cast your gaze on more beautiful glassware in our
Weird And Wonderful Windows lookbook.

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Cafe Nookie, Sydney
Mentioned for: its self-declared honour as the smallest cafe in the country. You can find tips on making the most of space restrictions in
5 Clever Ways To Handle Small Interiors and
Home Office Hacks For Small Spaces.

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