Dusty’s – A Sunny Start to Something Special
A bespoke café website build in Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Welcome to our first post from The Potting Shed — the behind-the-scenes blog where we share how we grow standout websites across Northamptonshire. First up: a fresh and fun build for Dusty’s, an independent café in the heart of Brixworth.
The Inspiration for the website design
The idea for the overall look and feel of the website took shape with a hand-drawn sketch: bold yellow frontage, geometric layout, and a warm, local vibe that matches the café’s character, provided by Jordan.
Dusty’s cafe Inspiration provided by client. Let to 90’s Minimalism feel.
This little shop is known for epic breakfast rolls, artisan coffee, and a genuine community spirit — so the website needed to feel the same. Minimal fuss, high impact.
The Concept – Retro Meets Bold Branding
Taking cues from retro diners and ‘90s minimalism, we crafted a visual identity based on clean white space, a vibrant yellow palette, oversized blocky headlines using the Anton font, and bold black accents. It’s the kind of design that makes you smile — fun, functional, and totally Dusty’s.
What We’re Building
We’re creating a scrolling, single-page café website that works perfectly on both desktop and mobile. The layout includes sticky navigation to Opening Times, Menu, and Contact sections. The menu is clearly presented, with embedded Google Reviews, a contact form, and an optional Instagram feed integration to showcase new treats. We’ve also created custom brand assets for merch — caps, polos, and takeaway cup mockups.
This is a real look at the build in progress, where web design meets storytelling. The angled photo layout adds energy and rhythm, and everything is designed with performance in mind — fast load speed, mobile responsiveness, and clean code.
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- Web / Print Worksheet
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- Dusty’s poster idea
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- Mobile Draft Design Idea
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- Mobile Draft Design Idea
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- Branding Logo – Baseball Cap
Tech and Tools Used
The website is built using WordPress and the Salient theme, with custom CSS to support oversized elements and a distinctive visual flow. We’ve also added Mailchimp integration for email sign-ups, and the site is hosted with full ongoing support.
Part of Our £99 SEO and Content Package
Dusty’s is being built as part of our £99/month SEO + content subscription. This package includes a monthly blog post or content update, keyword optimisation, Google indexing and tracking, and SEO-backed design improvements as the business grows. It’s a perfect fit for small local businesses like cafés, bakeries, and independent shops who want to grow online without huge upfront costs.
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Coming Soon
Once the final menu photos are in, the full site will go live. We’re also rolling out branded uniforms and merchandise for Dusty’s, alongside the optional Instagram feed so they can show off weekly specials and the community vibe right on the homepage.
If you’re near Brixworth, stop by — the coffee’s fantastic and the new site will be too.
Im happy Rose of the Shires are now part of the Dusty’s team…
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- Dusty’s Cafe Front – Brixworth
