Cece Stelljes of Revamp Interior Design, a good friend and colleague of TaraPaige Group, has recommended we check out the rise of  the designer bakery phenomenon happening around the globe. It is true that over the past few years there has been a tremendous increase in the demand for healthy, organic, artisanal, all-natural, ancient-grain breads and baked goods. As this demand increased, so too did the price the guest was willing to pay for these products. It would follow that with the increase in quality and price would come the element of design; why not display beautiful product in a beautiful designer space?

Whilst the general notion of the design for a bakery has traditionally been rustic and/or “homey,” there has been more and more of a push towards modern and cool looking bakeries. Why not match the already visually appealing products to an aesthetically pleasing decor and design? The Cool Hunter has mapped out some designer bakeries found in Italy, Japan, Austria, Spain, Australia and Greece amongst others. The common design theme in these seems to be clean lines, textured surfaces and minimalist color schemes. The illusion of grandeur is also prevalent in these new designer bakeries, as is the case with Blé Bakery in Thessaloniki, Greece, which houses a 40ft tall wood oven – the world’s largest.

The other common factor is that these bakeries are, for the most part, centrally located in urban cities, which adds a good amount of drama and liveliness that comes from busy urban life; a sharp contrast to the more farm-feel bakeries. To check out some photos of the new sleek, minimalist designer bakery trend, click here