PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- Business Bay
- Residential
- 2025
- Minimal Luxury
- Design & Execution
A warm, contemporary
retail
studio where fragrance discovery
feels intimate and refined. Clean geometry, crafted timber, and matte charcoal
surfaces frame the collection, while
lighting is layered to flatter product and skin tones alike.
Design
Narrative:
The boutique blends the calm of a gallery with the practicality of a workshop.
A
gridded steel-and-oak system sets a
clear rhythm, guiding eyes from the entrance to the feature counter. Materials
stay
honest and tactile so the
bottles, not the backdrop, take center stage.
Plan & Flow:
Guests arrive to a straight sightline toward the service counter set within a
charcoal brick backdrop. A central
gondola forms the testing zone, with a comfortable loop around perimeter
shelving
for effortless browsing and staff
assistance.
Fixtures & Joinery:
Powder-coated uprights carry slim oak shelves, punctuated by “box” vitrines
for hero
SKUs. The freestanding gondola
pairs tiered trays with deep plinth drawers for back-stock. Low perimeter
cabinets
double as display ledges, and a
ribbed timber panel introduces vertical texture.
Palette &
Texture:
Honey-toned oak, soot-grey render, graphite brick, and black metal trims
create a
grounded, timeless mix. Pale wood
flooring keeps the space bright; glass and ceramics add a quiet sheen without
glare.
Outcome:
Quiet luxury for scent: a considered boutique that lets every bottle take
center
stage.
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
- Modular wall system with oak shelves on slim steel frames
- Tiered island gondola with hidden drawer storage
- Cashwrap in horizontal oak boards for a calm focal point
- Charcoal brick feature wall with trio of pendants
- Ribbed timber panel with soft perimeter back-glow
- Under-shelf LED ribbons for even product lighting
- Perimeter ceiling cove wash to lift the room
- Adjustable track spots to highlight hero SKUs
- Full-height storefront glazing for daylight and visibility
- Hardwearing oak plank flooring for easy upkeep
- Continuous base cabinets to keep back-stock tidy
- Palette: warm oak, graphite plaster, black steel, clear glass