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Ikea bets on remote interior design as AI changes sales strategy

Inside Retail

Ikea is training call centre workers to become interior design advisers as the Swedish furniture giant aims to offer more home improvement services and hand run-of-the-mill customer queries to an artificial intelligence bot called Billie. In the UK, customers pay $31.44 billion of revenue in Ingka’s 2022 financial year – 3.3

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A Taste of Uniqueness: Unveiling the Distinctive Realm of Commercial Restaurant Interior Design

Greater Group

Commercial restaurant interior design presents a host of different challenges from commercial interiors in general. These considerations must all be addressed in every aspect of a commercial restaurant interior design, from the concept and branding, to layout and operations, all the way up to the entire customer experience.

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Al-Jawad Pike creates marble "immersive experience" for APL's Soho flagship in NYC

Dezeen

British architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike has used colourful marble for the interiors of trainer brand Athletic Propulsion Labs’ second flagship store in Soho, New York City. The textured display plinths were developed with a bespoke fabricator based in New York, who CNC-carved the forms.

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The Psychology of Retail Interior Design: How to Use Design to Influence Customer Behaviour

Greater Group

Dave Alan Kopec of the New School of Architecture and Design in San Diego defines the psychology of space as “t he study of human relations and behaviours within the context of the built and natural environments.” In addition, retail interior design can have a significant impact on the bottom line of a brand or business.

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A Disruptive Design For A New-Age Tea Drinkers’ Haunt

Retail Focus

Arches, curves and a play of colours best representative of a ‘millennial mindset’ dominate the interior design scheme for Teavaro. A free-flowing layout and a liberal use of mirrors and large, arched windows contribute to the same. Additionally, it allows abundant sunlight and helps one feel closer to nature.

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WGNB creates minimal monochrome SVRN store in Chicago

Dezeen

Micro-cement plaster paints are used to contrast the metal, adding a rougher texture against the smooth surfaces. Read: WGNB designs all-black flagship store for fashion brand Juun.J "The And, the visual tension is created by the constantly changing eyesight of the customers while navigating the store."

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5 Rustic Wall Paneling Ideas For Your Next DIY Project

Elmwood Timber

With many types of wood paneling options available, choosing the best rustic wood wall paneling for your home design is easier than ever. 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. There are a variety of wainscoting styles.