In Common is a café interior design project in New York City that creates a warm, inviting escape from the hard edges of the surrounding streetscape. A distilled palette of natural materials in soft, warm tones draws customers in from the footpath, with a long front counter acting as both service point and visual anchor. Amber upholstery, brass highlights, and hand-carved hexagon tiles arranged in a playful contrasting pattern bring texture and personality to a compact footprint. The design balances the speed of a city café with the comfort of a neighbourhood local, proving that even in New York, a coffee shop can slow you down.