Cafe furniture could be in greater demand following government measures to make it easier for empty buildings intended for other modes of usage to quickly and temporarily turn into eateries to serve local demand.
The plans aim to boost growth in areas where one type of property is in surplus supply, but where there is demand for certain other kinds of establishment that are perhaps underrepresented.
For instance, offices, assembly halls, leisure facilities, pubs, takeaways, restaurants, retail units and financial services premises can all quickly and easily switch mode to become offices, cafes, restaurants, financial services providers or retail units - assuming that's not what they were already.
The Department for Communities and Local Government confirms that the change in class is temporary, but will be allowed to last for up to two years.
As such, entrepreneurs are no longer limited to operating only the kind of business for which they can find an available unit in an attractive location - almost any class of premise will do, with the option of a temporary adjustment to the type of business permitted to operate from there.
The new rules are being introduced by statutory instrument on May 30th 2013, and follow on from Mary Portas' high street review as an attempt to inject some new life into deserted high streets.
"There is huge untapped potential in the many disused existing buildings we have, and we're determined that every one of them is put to good use," says communities secretary Eric Pickles.
"By simplifying the process and relaxing some stringent rules, we can provide a helping hand to those eager to boost their high streets or rural communities."
For those hoping to use the new rules as a way to create more catering businesses in areas where units were previously not available with the necessary permissions, creating an eating environment that works within its surroundings will be a challenge, but also an essential part of the process.
The right choice of cafe furniture will be an important starting point in many cases, helping to create an attractive and comfortable environment without requiring extensive refurbishment of the premises themselves.