Alt. Favourites: Six of the Best Retail Store Interior Designs
When it comes to retail, first impressions matter. The look and feel of a store can significantly influence the customer experience and brand perception, making it essential for retailers to create inviting and visually engaging environments. In this blog post, we’ll explore six retail stores around the world with innovative, unique interior designs.
X-Bond Microcement flooring at Viktoria and Woods Chadstone (photography by Timothy Kaye)
Viktoria and Woods Chadstone (feat. X-Bond)
The design of the Viktoria and Woods Chadstone store reflects the chic and luxurious clothing it houses. The smooth, seamless X-Bond Microcement flooring and matching textured walls are rendered in the brand’s signature neutral, muted colour palette. This textural yet monotone surfacing creates a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Want the same look in your next project? Enquire about X-Bond Microcement flooring installation with our Alternative Surfaces team.
Aesop Francs Bourgeois, Paris
Aesop stores are known for their unique designs inspired by the city they reside in. The Paris store is no exception, featuring a textured render on its walls to create a meticulously crafted environment that resembles one of Paris’s oldest planned squares, the nearby Place des Vosges.
Glossier, Seattle
The Glossier Seattle store features a striking moss-covered mound as its centrepiece, an otherworldly and organic focal point that feels totally unexpected. This eye-catching design element contrasts natural textures with the brand's signature and surreal pink-on-pink aesthetic, creating a memorable (and Instagrammable) shopping environment.
Photographer: Haris Kenjar
Designer: Studio Lily K Wong
Haight, Rio de Janeiro
This luxury swimwear store is designed to resemble a cave, covered in seamless microcement that mimics the natural texture of stone walls. It’s a space that showcases the transformative powers of the right finishes and materials; creating a whole new world for shoppers.
Photographer: Fran Parente
Designer: MNMA Studio
Mimco Chadstone, Melbourne
Mimco’s flagship store features a refined sage green colour palette, bold seamless curves, and layered materiality. It reflects their recent rebrand from a cute and affordable staple for younger audiences to a chic and luxurious option for trendsetters. The stripped-back design puts a focus on the products yet still draws people in with its clever use of colour and teture.
Photographer: Timothy Kaye
Designer: Studio Doherty
Le Labo, Kyoto
The Le Labo store in Kyoto celebrates traditional Japanese architecture and the minimalist wabi sabi aesthetic. The facade honours the surrounding streets of old Kyoto, while the refurbished interior incorporates a mixture of charred wood and exposed concrete that allows Le Labo’s industrious and scientific roots to shine through.
