PART 15 : Selecting Interior Materials

Learn the Detailed Differences for Each Material

While you can leave everything to the contractor, studying materials a bit will help you get exactly the look you want!
In this section, we’ll introduce the key types of materials useful for selecting café interior finishes.

1Wallpaper

Wallpaper Options

Check Paper-Backed Wallpaper: Has a paper texture and is budget-friendly.

Check Silk Wallpaper: PVC-coated for excellent stain resistance and durability.

Check Eco-Friendly Wallpaper: Paper coated with natural ingredients; low in harmful chemicals and offers a natural color tone.

Check Mural Wallpaper: Non-woven backing with imported decorative paper; provides unique, wide-format designs (great for accent walls).

2Tiles

Tile Options

Check Earthenware Tile: Low-fired; available in large formats with various colors/patterns, mainly used on walls.

Check Polished Tile: Stone-powder surface finish with a glossy, marble-like look.

Check Porcelain Tile: High-fired with low water absorption; ideal for slip-resistant flooring.

Check Natural Stone Tile: Heavy, luxurious look often used in restrooms and increasingly indoors for accents.

Check Porcelain Stoneware: Retains color even when worn; used widely in high-traffic areas.

Check Brick-Look Tile: Mimics real brick but installs like regular tile; popular in vintage-style interiors.

Check Bianco Carrara Tile: Marble-style tile with classic veining; trending in many modern cafés.

3Glass

Glass Options

Check Clear Glass: Most common for openness, clean lines, and excellent light transmission.

Check Patterned Glass: Retro grid design that diffuses visibility while allowing light through.

Check Aqua Glass: Wave-patterned glass, popular for creating a feminine ambiance and dynamic lighting effects.

Check Fluted Glass: Vertical ribbed texture; pairs well with wood for a retro or modern-vintage look.

4Lighting

Lighting Options

Check Downlights: Small recessed ceiling fixtures, commonly used as secondary lighting in cafés.

Check Pendants: Statement fixtures used as primary focal lights; ideal when combined with downlights.

Check Barrisol Ceilings: Premium stretch ceilings that mimic natural skylight, providing soft, diffused illumination.