Whether you have a single store or a chain of stores, common challenges facing the boutique retailer are lack of space and budgetary constraints. Emagispace® offers smart boutique design solutions to overcome these hurdles and maximize sales.
Here are five low-cost ways to make the most of boutique retail space with minimal effort.
Whether you have a single store or a chain of stores, common challenges facing the boutique retailer are lack of space and budgetary constraints. Emagispace® offers smart boutique design solutions to overcome these hurdles and maximize sales.
Here are five low-cost ways to make the most of boutique retail space with minimal effort.
1. Cut the Clutter
Avoid a cluttered look by decorating in neutral colors, such as ivory and gray for furniture and larger items. Accent the space with smaller, brightly-colored items like pillows and vases. Don’t crowd merchandise too closely together – less is definitely more, and will render an elegant look.
2. Create an Accent Wall
Consider painting one wall a bold color for an affordable, effective way to not only liven up the space, but also make it look larger. A colored wall in a small store creates the illusion of receding space. Or, put patterned fabric or wallpaper on one of the walls, while simultaneously adding attractive patterns or textures to your shop.
3. Go Vertical
A simple way to maximize space and make it visually appealing to customers is to display items at different levels. Hanging shelving is the easiest way to achieve this look. Another technique is to mount drapes and other items from the ceiling to the floor to draw the eye up, creating the sense of a more expansive space.
4. Use Bookcases as Dividers
Tall, open bookcases can be great for sectioning off areas of a small shop. A bookcase can also double as a display case, creating an airy, spacious look. What’s more, bookcases are flexible, enabling you to update both merchandise and layout at a moment’s notice.
5. Layer with Lights
Proper illumination is essential in any retail shop, but it’s particularly important in boutique design. Get creative and add flair and variety to your store with your choices of lighting. Experiment with track lights, sconces, lamps and picture lights. The layered look is definitely in this season – in fashion and retail design alike.
Emagispace® uses a patented, kit-based interlocking building system to create high-quality, solid walls, floor displays and backlit shelving. Creating new displays or an entire store buildout can now be completed at half the cost and in one-tenth the set-up time of a traditional build process. Contact us today about your boutique retail store design needs and start working smarter tomorrow.
Additional “Boutique Design” Resources:
- Elle Décor, “Interior Design Boutiques,” http://www.elledecor.com/shopping/best-stores.
- Retail Design Blog, “Interior Design,” http://retaildesignblog.net/tag/interior-design