Steeped in COMFORT

There'd be no “cafécore” without the aesthetic cred of the best-looking cafés. Peek into a few of our favorites and bring a shot of their signature style home.

- KATHRYN O'SHEA-EVANS

Washington, DC Tatte Bakery

Stepping inside this Dupont Circle bakery is like slipping into a light-filled Parisian patisserie thanks to mosaic tile floors in cocoa and cream, polished subway tiles that span the walls floor to ceiling, and burnished woods that glow like drizzled honey in the sunlight.

1 BISTRO CHAIR

A timeless, works-anywhere bentwood chair in a warm finish. Eon Walnut Dining Side Chair, $145; homedepot.com

2 MOSAIC MUGS

A splash of bistro tile without the need to renovate. Bistro Tile Stoneware Teacups, $48 for four; anthropologie.com

3 ARCHED CABINET

Black-stained wood with an arched top that evokes French architecture. Movable wood shelves store coffee gear. Juliet Cabinet, $348; walmart.com/BHG

4 BARN LIGHT