Retail Design Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

The Montreal office for 2K takes inspiration from mid-century residential architecture, with a monochrome color scheme, contrasting areas for focused.

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Elmwood Timber

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Creating an accent wall or adding some texture or a different color to the wall decor of a room has long been a recommended interior design technique for upping the style in both homes and commercial spaces. . Wood accent walls have helped take this to another level, adding warmth and a rustic look to rooms as well as interest and color.

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Mindful Design

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dressed in bubblegum pink and royal blue, Dijon restaurant in Almaty, Kazakhstan makes color and visual contrast its winning allies. Designed by Almaty-based architectural group and consultancy Lenz / Architects, this French dining venue brings together elements that are soft and rough, raw and sophisticated, industrial and modern.

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Mindful Design

JULY 20, 2022

While safe and convenient, the inclination to choose subdued colors or low-key patterns for floors belongs to timid designers. In fact, when used right, floor materials that bring in bold patterns and high contrasts can make an immense difference in the feel and unique character of a space.

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Retail Works Inc

OCTOBER 8, 2021

They racked up over 10,000 steps each, while seeing all of the trends, color reports, and new product launches that filled the 10 floors of the Mart. Once again, the line between residential and commercial design has blurred, and a more soft pastel color palette took the forefront. Their design is reminiscent of a popsicle.

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Creative Displays Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Learn what colors resonate with them, what drives their purchases and how to incorporate this information into your display. Create color blocks that align with your brand’s color palette, allowing shoppers to associate the display with your products. You can also add other senses to your creative display.

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Creative Displays Now

JUNE 9, 2022

Awkward or Difficult to See Contrast. When choosing the color scheme for your sign, make sure it balances complementary and contrasting colors to form a visually appealing harmony. The lettering needs to contrast with the background so your customers can read it. Creating contrast differs from clashing colors.

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Elmwood Timber

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Natural wood contains many different undertones , colors, shades, wood grain patterns and markings. Some woods, like hickory , may be wild in their colors and patterns, while others like clear white oak may be more subtle. This kitchen uses solid wood cabinets in a coordinating color that can be found in the flooring.

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Creative Displays Now

APRIL 8, 2024

Choose colors wisely: The psychology of color is very real, and it’s a great way to tap into the spirit of the holidays and build brand identity. Explore different ways you can match your brand’s colors with colors associated with various holidays. Thanksgiving displays: Thanksgiving is all about the food!

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Retail Design Institute

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The lighting plan, combined with the subdued color palette, underscore the sophisticated atmosphere. On the third level, the design team contrasted natural and man-made materials, unfinished ceiling, custom built, vacuum-formed sculptural walls and a simple color palette, to speak directly to featured brands.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Fabric textures can influence the perception of colors, so creative visual merchandising concepts select and combine different fabrics with building a story for retailers. A sense of contrast . The color combination of beige and metallic tones brings masculinity to match the brand’s image. Easy to obtain . Longevity .

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Cafe Nuances' latest branch has a bright white facade The one-room shop is fronted by a bright white facade in stark contrast to its vivid-hued interior.

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Elmwood Timber

JANUARY 31, 2022

There are many types of wood flooring options that come in a range of different species and color palettes. You can have light wood flooring that has been sanded smooth and left in its natural color, a solid wood floor that’s been allowed to patina, or a dark wood floor that’s been given a stain to enhance its color.

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Retail Design Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The material palette is layered, textured and warm with the use of tiles, plaster-look wallcoverings, fabrics, and colors like rose beige, brown, and bronze – a beacon of warmth in contrast to surrounding retail. A menu of services placed front-and-center lets customers know at-a-glance what the store is about.

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VMS

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The windows utilize vibrant color and contrasting patterns to create unique design narratives. My colors, shapes and patterns speak of the joyful mixing together of local context, an exuberant queerness, and an inclusively sensual and direct engagement with visitors of all backgrounds and ages,” said Furman.

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Retail Design Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A variety of materials create contrast between different departments – from the luminous marble suggesting freshness in the bakery, charcuterie, cheese and butchery areas — to the warm dark colors used in the wine cellar, wine bar and sushi bar. The lighting plan further contributes to defining each department and store zone.

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Retail Design Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The material palette is layered, textured and warm with the use of tiles, plaster-look wallcoverings, fabrics, and colors like rose beige, brown, and bronze – a beacon of warmth in contrast to surrounding retail. A menu of services placed front-and-center lets customers know at-a-glance what the store is about.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Lastly, we have kept Bang & Olufsen’s strong Scandinavian heritage in mind though the minimalist color palette and lots of natural light.”. An abundance of natural light paired with a minimalist color palette convey the brand’s Scandinavian origins. It plays with contrasts (think pale walls with a dark ceiling), and with shapes.

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Retail Design Institute

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A variety of materials create contrast between different departments – from the luminous marble suggesting freshness in the bakery, charcuterie, cheese and butchery areas — to the warm dark colors used in the wine cellar, wine bar and sushi bar. Large signage calling out major departments assists the customer journey.

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VMS

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We can also custom color-match to suit project needs or produce with a matte finish which has a subtle abrasive textured surface that adds additional slip resistance.”. In addition to Emerald and Concrete, there are five colorways available as special order with a 100 square foot minimum: Cloud, Haze, Mint, Rose, and Sand.

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RetailMinded

AUGUST 16, 2022

Also, use dark ink to produce contrast for the best exposure. Color is crucial when it comes to promoting your goods. According to studies, color increases market presence by 80%, and 85% of shoppers say color is the main reason they purchase a specific item. Thank You Notes and Outer Logo Stickers. Tiffany & Co.

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Elmwood Timber

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

No matter what style, color or species of wood you choose, it’s sure to have a positive impact on your interior design. Versatile Color Palette. White oak pairs well with both warm and cool tones ranging from yellow to blue and also works well with many of today’s popular colors such as grey and taupe. Natural Color.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A contrasting touch-sensitive, stainless steel switch connects the two elements which “ represents the human relationship between Earth and space,” says Fernandez. Mexico is a place full of contrast, elements and culture. Because they transmit pure artisan craftsmanship, color and form in the most minimal and seamless way,” she says.

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All Work

JULY 14, 2023

Utilizing high-contrast color palettes and specific color combinations, for example, allow for ultimate legibility by those who are visually impaired and color blind.

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Elmwood Timber

JULY 1, 2022

With wood, you can incorporate several tones just from the grain alone, or by mixing and matching wood types and colors. Wood wall paneling puts the color and variation right at eye level around the entire room. Contrasting Lights and Darks. This is a contrast to the darker wood floor, making the bricks the mid-tone in the room.

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Onyx

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

For example, designer deck flooring has become a popular solution that can blend contemporary colors from the interior or exterior features of a home and integrating them with the floor surface outside. Using a combination of vegetation and an element like stone allows for the contrast between hard and soft.

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VMS

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Inside, its color theme, while inviting, is meant to serve as a backdrop to the products; navy ceilings and dark, tiled floors contrast with natural wood and white concrete food counters. The destination’s seating and flooring is introduced prior to customers entering the main space, spilling out into the hall. gallery_holder}}.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 28, 2021

The starting point was to make a funky planter in contrast to the plant,” he explains. “I Adding coloring pigments. The end product is a planter that comes in multiple colors and shapes. The objects are always unique and will be different in shape and color. Add special glue and binding materials.

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VMS

JANUARY 31, 2023

When it comes to colors, organic shades and pastels abound. Pairing this with a contrasting material, such as burnt steel or mirrored brass, is elevating retail environments. Customizable in a range of colors and fabrics, it comes in small, medium and large sizes. The Sea Foam color option features an on-trend milky shade.

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VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

To do that, we opted to darken the overhead equipment and have a lighter color on the soffit to create contrast that alleviates the perception of a low ceiling.”. In addition to a tight timetable — two months — Covid hit during the project, which meant the design team had to work under strict quarantine measures, Solomon adds.

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Elmwood Timber

JULY 6, 2023

Wood walls are a great home decor addition to any space and can really help to define a room, adding color, texture and giving the space personality. Reclaimed wood walls add even more character with features like nail holes, color variations and weathered wood appearance.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Juxtaposing precious woods of different textures and colors, the collection conceptualizes nature within a dynamic framework. The intention was to transform scenery into a graphic language informed by the company’s mastery of color and its ability to create striking, three-dimensional patterns.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

These materials are selected, crushed one by one and then sorted into several aggregate sizes and different colors ,” says Torres Puga. The sizes each have their own function within the mix, providing rigidity, mass, finishing touch and color.”. A new automated process is being developed to gain efficiency and productivity.

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Elmwood Timber

AUGUST 1, 2022

Using a dark wood , such as walnut, will add contrast and allow the wood grain to show through the finish of the wood paneling. Oak is a classic choice for whitewashing as it absorbs and takes on colors and stains well. Elm is naturally light in color and ranges from light tan to medium-reddish brown.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 16, 2021

Inspired by marble, Florim creates porcelain surfaces that reflect the variety of color, vein and texture found in the natural material. The look inside depends on its purity, hence marble that can be bluish, grey, green, pink, yellow, or black in color.

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Fixture Lab

JULY 29, 2020

Sometimes the ceiling in a store is messy, dirty or distracting because there are so many colors going on up there. A lot of the time the ceiling is just painted white (or some other light color) and the net effect is unoffensive…but uninspired. Part of that plan was painting our white ceiling a dark grey color.

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Elmwood Timber

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This also helps ensure a more uniform surface color and finish in the end material. In other cases, different woods may be blended together to form a medley of colors and grain patterns within one area, such as a rustic flooring or paneling. For example, mixing species of oak together is a subtle way to create a contrasting design.

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