Simplicity Is Bliss

To catch the newbies up to speed, The Dadson Diaries is devoting its December entries to the five retail trends we think will help shape the retail landscape in ’08. Last week’s trend: Home-inspired design. What have we chosen for #4? Read on and find out.

#4: When in doubt, keep it simple.

Sleek unadorned fixtures, monochromatic color schemes, and minimalist design in general are finding a home in a wide-range of retail locations. Clean and simple, the effect is reminiscent of art galleries; and just like those galleries, these stores are letting the products do all the talking.

Other attractive elements to simplistic design are its affordability and longevity. Depending on the materials that are chosen, streamlining is an economical option for those looking to spread their pocketbooks a little further. It also can work to extend the life of the design. Classic colors and finishes rarely go out of style. Add those to a modular design and your store will always be in style while still allowing you to change it up every once in a while. What used to be considered “playing it safe” is now the “thing to do.”

Thought of some other trends that will make it big in '08? Tell us about them.