Today’s young professionals often choose cafés as their preferred places to study and work. These spaces offer comfort, inspiration, and easy social connection — qualities that many traditional offices lack.
Recognizing this trend, many creative companies are now bringing café-style design into their offices. The Publicis Group Vietnam pantry, designed by IDD Decor, is a prime example of how interior design can transform a pantry into an in-house café perfectly suited for the hybrid work model.
Cafés provide a comfortable and liberated environment, free from the rigid formality of typical offices. The combination of soft background music, the aroma of coffee, and a variety of seating options allows employees to choose corners that match their mood and work style.
Beyond comfort, cafés stimulate creativity through a change in scenery and subtle social energy — sometimes, a single cup of coffee by the window can spark a great idea.
Another key factor is connection. In a café setting, employees can work independently while still feeling open to quick chats or collaborations. This dynamic fosters a sense of community and openness — something often missing in traditional corporate environments.
The pantry at Publicis Group Vietnam, designed by IDD Decor, redefines what an office break area can be.
Understanding the evolving needs of hybrid employees, IDD Decor helped Publicis “café-ify” its pantry space. The layout is open and fluid, seamlessly connected to nearby discussion zones. Long sofas and wooden tables are arranged to face natural light, evoking the ambiance of a creative café where ideas flow freely.
Here, employees can check morning emails, have casual brainstorming sessions, or simply unwind between meetings.
Nature-inspired wall art depicting greenery adds a sense of calm, while ample natural lighting combined with neutral pendant fixtures ensures the space feels bright yet gentle on the eyes.
In a hybrid work environment, employees need flexible spaces that adapt to different work modes.
Publicis’s café-style pantry meets this demand perfectly.
For focused tasks, employees can sit at the long communal tables.
For quick team discussions, they can gather around high stools or bar tables.
This versatility turns the pantry into a multi-functional, welcoming zone, making the office feel like a second home — comfortable, inspiring, and socially engaging.
The Publicis Group Vietnam pantry demonstrates the power of the “café-ification” concept in modern office design. By integrating the elements young professionals love about cafés — comfort, flexibility, and inspiration — Publicis has turned its pantry into a vibrant hub that enhances hybrid work performance, creative culture, and employee connection.
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